Leading scientist says agroecology is the only way to feed the world

Hans Herren, Ph.D. is an internationally recognized scientist specializing in sustainable agriculture. He is president of the Millennium Institute, a non-profit development research and service organization dedicated to sustainable development. read the article...

Gene-blocking non-GMO corn varieties available for 2012 planting

New corn hybrids containing a trait that allows the plant to block pollen from neighboring genetically modified corn are available for farmers planting non-GMO and organic corn this year. read the article...

Scientist: insect resistance shows unsustainability of GM corn

A recent report from the US Environmental Protection Agency showing that insects are becoming resistant to Monsanto’s genetically modified Bt corn demonstrates that GM corn is not sustainable, says Doug Gurian-Sherman, senior scientist at the Union of Concerned Scientists (UCS).  read the article...

Consumers speak up against Monsanto’s GE sweet corn

In response to Monsanto’s release of the company’s first genetically engineered sweet corn for human consumption, a coalition has collected more than 264,000 petition signatures from consumers who refuse to purchase the corn and are asking retailers and food processors to reject it. read the article...