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Stand up: Family Farmers vs. Monsanto
Jan. 10, 2013
Stand up: Family Farmers vs. Monsanto
On January 10, family farmers will enter a courtroom in Washington DC to take part in the appeal of OSGATA vs Monsanto et al, a court case filed to protect farmers from genetic trespass by Monsanto’s GMO seed, which contaminates organic and non-GMO farmer’s crops and opens them up to abusive lawsuits. In the past two decades, Monsanto’s seed monopoly has grown so powerful that they control the genetics of nearly 90% of five major commodity crops including corn, soybeans, cotton, canola and sugar beets.
In many cases farmers are forced to stop growing certain crops to avoid genetic contamination and potential lawsuits. Between 1997 and 2010, Monsanto admits to filing 144 lawsuits against America’s family farmers, while settling another 700 out of court for undisclosed amounts. Due to these aggressive lawsuits, Monsanto has created an atmosphere of fear in rural America and driven dozens of farmers into bankruptcy. Please join us in standing up for family farmers everywhere against Monsanto's abusive seed monopoly.
Please take a moment to tell America's farmers why you support them. We'll deliver your message to farmers before the hearing to let them know that you care deeply about their cause:
I support America's farmers in their pursuit of justice and their right to grow food without fear and intimidation. It's time for family farmers to have their day in court and put an end to this unjust harassment.
http://action.fooddemocracynow.org/sign/farmers_vs_monsanto/?akid=715.495403.4nAj8v&rd=1&t=6