Non-GMO Education and Dialogue with Percy Schmeiser
CCOF hosted a Non-GMO Education and Dialogue with Percy Schmeiser
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In the fall of 2006, CCOF hosted a Non-GMO (Genetically Modified Organism) Education and Dialogue with Percy Schmeiser, the Canadian farmer whose canola fields were contaminated with GMO seed, and in turn was sued by Monsanto. CCOF actively supports GMO-free initiatives, as the issue of GMO crops is one of the biggest concerns today for both organic and conventional producers alike. GMO seed is strictly prohibited throughout organic production.
CCOF Press Release | Event Dates
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Co-Hosted by Sheana Davis of The Epicurean Connection, the tour brought to light Percy's story of his ongoing struggle and court appeal with agri-chemical and GMO giant, Monsanto. Special guest speakers included Dr. Ignacio Chapela (UC Berkeley), Michael Pollan (author, Omnivore's Dilemma), Peggy Miars (CCOF Executive Director), Sheana Davis (The Epicurean Connection), and Britt Bailey (Environmental Commons).
Longtime farmers from Saskatchewan, Canada, Percy Schmeiser and his wife Louise were close to reaching retirement when they were surprisingly sued by Monsanto in 1998. Monsanto claimed the Schmeisers were illegally growing their patented GM technology, RoundUp Ready Canola, in their fields. But Schmeiser was yet another victim of unwanted, GMO contamination, and decided to take his fight all the way to the Supreme Court. The Schmeiser's never wanted the GM seed to enter their crop fields in the first place, and they have been sharing their story ever since.
All proceeds and donations from these events went directly to the Schmeiser's efforts to fight Monsanto and GMO contamination, as well as to educate the public and farmers alike about the severe risks associated with GMO crops.
Event Dates
Monday, Nov 13, 2006 - Santa Cruz
Live Oak Grange, 1900-17th Ave, 831-423-2263
Speakers: Percy Schmeiser, Dr. Ignacio Chapela, and Peggy Miars (CCOF)
6:00 p.m. doors open, 7:00 p.m. dialogue
$10 donation. No one turned away for lack of funds.
Tuesday, Nov 14 - Berkeley
UC Berkeley, North Gate Library Hall, 510-847-7141
Speakers: Percy Schmeiser, Dr. Ignacio Chapela, Sheana Davis (The Epicurean Connection), and Michael Pollan (Omnivore's Dillemma)
7:00 p.m. Free of Charge
Thursday, Nov 16, 2006 - Sonoma
Burlingham Hall, 252 West Spain St., 707-935-7960
Speakers: Percy Schmeiser and Peggy Miars (CCOF)
6:00 p.m. doors open, 7:00 p.m. dialogue
$10 donation. No one turned away for lack of funds.
Friday, Nov 17, 2006 - Ukiah
Mendocino Community College, Little Theater, 1000 Hensley Creek Rd., 707-468-3012
Speakers: Percy Schmeiser and Dr. Ignacio Chapela
6:00 p.m. doors open, 7:00 p.m. dialogue
$10 donation. No one turned away for lack of funds.
Saturday, Nov 18, 2006 - Pr. Arena/Manchester
Garcia Grange, Crispin Lane, 707-882-3425
Speakers: Percy Schmeiser, Dr. Ignacio Chapela and Britt Bailey (Environmental Commons)
6:00 p.m. doors open, 7:00 p.m. dialogue
$10 donation. No one turned away for lack of funds.
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