Organic Farming Research Foundation Calls for Action To Limit GE Contamination Risk

The Organic Farming Research Foundation Board of Directors today called for strong federal policies to prevent genetically engineered (GE) crops from contaminating organic foods. The foundation said the widespread planting of GE crops increases contamination risks, which threatens the livelihood of organic and other farmers who choose not to use GE technologies.

Organic regulations prohibit the use of GE material in crops and processed foods certified as organic. "It is a matter of fairness," said OFRF Board President Deirdre Birmingham. "The uncontrolled spread of GE pollen and seed is unfairly threatening to put American organic farmers out of production. Organic family farmers demand the right to farm free from GE contamination and loss of their organic markets due to GE contamination."

The foundation issued a nine-point statement of principles  urging the federal government to take firm, clear, and preventative steps to ensure the viability and continued growth of organic agriculture.  Read more...

This blog is written by Martin Little The Global Miller, published and supported by the GFMT Magazine from Perendale Publishers.