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Food fight! The polarized GM food debate
The debate over genetically modified food pits environmental activists against biotechnology proponents. We asked representatives from both sides a series of ten questions to illustrate the divergent opinions on GM agriculture and maize.
Measure H Makes Mendocino the First County to Ban GM Crops in the Country
The Institute for Food and Development Policy, also known as Food First, salutes the citizens of Mendocino County for passing Measure H banning the growing of genetically modified crops in the county, sending a clear message to the biotech industry that their goods are unwanted by American growers and consumers.
Measure H Makes Mendocino the First County to Ban GM Crops in the Country
The Institute for Food and Development Policy, also known as Food First, salutes the citizens of Mendocino County for passing Measure H banning the growing of genetically modified crops in the county, sending a clear message to the biotech industry that their goods are unwanted by American growers and consumers.
Food First Joins the 2004 Taco Bell Truth Tour
Food First/Institute for Food and Development Policy proudly endorses and will march in the Taco Bell Truth Tour, organized by the Florida-based Coalition of Immokalee Workers (CIW). The tour demands that Taco Bell press its tomato suppliers to pay their workers a living wage and improve working conditions.
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- 05/23/2013 - 6:30pm - 9:00pm