David vs Goliath: Steve Marsh vs Monsanto

September 25, 2011

Monsanto has a pretty scary track record. Nuclear weapons, DDT, agent orange, PCB contamination & recombinant bovine growth hormone.

Now, by default, we are trusting Monsanto to provide us with allegedly safe, genetically modified food. Have a look at the infographic below and then decide for yourself.

who to trust with your food  But our choice to eat organic food will soon be gone, as GM crops slowly invade their organic neighbors. So we need to put a stop to this now before its too late.

Steve Marsh is an organic farmer in Western Australia. He’s been certified organic for 8 years. Recently, seeds from a neighboring farm have contaminated his property. 70% of his farm is now contaminated with genetically modified seed and cannot be certified organic anymore.

Steve is taking Monsanto to court in what is set to be a David and Goliath battle. Monsanto is covering all legal costs the neighboring farmer incurs, so its up to all of us to help make it a fair battle.

You can help Steve Marsh win against Monsanto by donating here: http://www.nasaa-wa.com.au/NASAA_WA/Home.html

You can also help Steve Marsh fight for what’s right by Purchasing the song written for Steve by the Hussy Hicks. The royalties go to the GM Contamination Fund: http://www.hussyhicks.com

You can sign the petition to Hold Monsanto accountable for organic seed contamination and protect the Organic Seed Growers and Trade Association (OSGATA) from wrongful and harassing lawsuits from Monsanto in the future, here: http://forcechange.com/4662/protect-organic-seeds-and-farmers-from-monsanto/

 

 

 

 

 

 

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