Maine Passes Law Requiring GMO Labels on Food
More anti-science legislation
Came under pressure from activist groups
For food freedom, 2013 was a banner year that saw the defeat of several potentially awful laws and regulations.
Human ingenuity can restore these majestic giants to their rightful place in American forests
Country prone to food scares due to safety problems
Polls show the latest mandatory GMO labeling ballot measure is too close to call.
Says opponents are "wicked" and activism could result in blindness and death of third-world children
Recent developments point to a possible federal compromise on mandatory GMO labeling. Sadly, the potential unintended consequences of this federal labeling scheme are so terrible and obvious that they appear to make for the perfect Washington compromise.
Farm Aid's original mission is a good one. But some of the policies it supports are less appealing.
Why markets are superior to government mandates when it comes to food labeling.
Government had banned purchases after finding an an approved genetically modified variety from Oregon
Withdrawing applications for approval of new crops due to regulatory frustrations
Feeding the world with yummy, yummy science
Claims negligence hurt farmers and drove prices down
Can have them turn to other animals instead. Sucks for those other animals.
How awful is a new GMO law amendment you've probably heard about?
First genetically engineered animal to enter food supply soon
Because to do otherwise would be immoral.
Everything from snobbish protectionism to unscientific fears of genetically modified crops
To keep scare stories in perspective, remember all the good news that gets less attention.
Modified crops could be the key
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