This ordinance, when passed, will set the legal framework to protect self-sustainable agricultural practices here on Kaua’i and possibly across the nation. Similar ordinances are already protecting the rights of people and nature around the world! Time is of the essence as we will be presenting this petition to our Mayor and County Council on […]
Comments Off on Kauai’s Food Bill of Rights – Please Sign Petition Continue Reading...Aloha GMO-Free Kaua’i Supporters, There will be a fun CD release and benefit show this Saturday by Preeta at KCC. This is a show that will help GMO Free Kauai , we will be there and hope to see you there. Here’s the complete Info: Preeta’s new CD, ‘WE ARE CHANGED’ Release and Benefit Show […]
Comments Off on Kauai – Newsletter Labeling Bill, GM Corn vs nonGM Corn, Vandana on PBS, GMO a Go Go Continue Reading...Articles and slide shows on genetically-modified organisms biopharming, recombinant bovine growth hormone, food irradiation, agricultural antibiotics, food justice, and sustainable agriculture. Please visit this very informative Website Public Health & Social Justice: phsj.org/food-safety-issues/
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Comments Off on GMO March Saturday Continue Reading...ALL of our efforts our WORKING! GET YOUR TESTIMONY READY! “GOOD BIG NEWS TODAY…THERE WILL BE A SENATE HEARING ON HB 174 THIS THURS MORN. 3/21/13 !!! NOT MUCH TIME TO SPREAD THE NEWS TO GET THE TROOPS OUT. THIS IS A HUGE OPPORTUNITY FOR OUR VOICES TO BE HEARD, WE NEED A LOUD CLEAR […]
Comments Off on BREAKING NEWS from Walter Ritte~ HAWAII! Continue Reading...Diversity Held by Many Hands Kaua`i gardeners may feel a little more lucky–and a lot more diversified–if they choose to venture out for the 11th Biannual Seed and Plant Exchange on St. Patrick’s Day, Sunday March 17th, 2013. Regenerations Botanical Garden and its partners will host this popular event from noon until 5pm at the […]
Comments Off on Kaua’i – Community Seed Exchange is coming up! Continue Reading...Posted February 21, 2013 on GaryHooser’s Blog –Thoughts, Analysis and Ramblings by Gary Hooser It’s not about eating the corn Not for me anyway. The decision to eat or not eat the corn is only a small reason I support the labeling of genetically modified foods and hold deep reservations about the industry as a whole. People on my island […]
Comments Off on Gary Hooser: It’s Not About Eating The Corn Continue Reading...This bill imposes labeling requirements and import restrictions on imported genetically engineered produce. Authorizes labeling of non-genetically engineered food and creates a private right of action to enjoin violations. (HB174 HD2) It is currently the bill that most GMO labeling advocates are supporting and hoping to get passed in the 2013 Legislative Session. Please call […]
Comments Off on HB174 A Bill for Labeling GMOs Continue Reading...Opposition crops up to GMO foods in Hawaii Jon Letman for Al Jazeera: 16 Feb 2013 08:46 Dr Vandana Shiva travelled from India to the US state of Hawaii to speak about GMO crops [Kai Markell/Al Jazeera] Lihue, Hawaii – Famous the world over as a tropical vacation spot, the Hawaiian Islands are less well-known as ground zero […]
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