More RR alfalfa info

Here’s an article I received pointing out who you might contact if the idea another GM (RR alfalfa) being released into the environment bothers you. It appears that FGI (Forage Genetics International) a subsidiary of Land O Lakes, is responsible for using the RR gene in alfalfa (and marketing it).

Do as you see fit.

Doing the Devil’s bidding; One of Monsanto’s little helpers
By Tim Koegel http://www.organicpasturedpoultry.com

Long before now, everyone in the organic community as well as most of
the conventional community, has become thoroughly familiar with RoundUp
Ready Alfalfa (RRA). Of course there have been countless outcries against
Monsanto, and it has been Monsanto’s name in virtually every print and web
article as well as radio and TV show. But if Monsanto is the devil as many
would say, then there has been little if any mention of those doing the
devil’s bidding here, in this case that disciple being Forage Genetics
International (FGI). FGI is a wholly (or rather “unholy”) owned subsidiary
of Land O’ Lakes. While Monsanto owns the patented RoundUp Ready (RR) gene,
FGI is the developer of RR Alfalfa and licenses the patents to do so from
Monsanto.

Many have asked, “Why the big deal now? After all this is only one more
in the string of GMOs.” Perhaps one of the most significant points in this
case is that genetically engineered (GE) alfalfa is the first perennial GMO.
It can cross breed with wild alfalfa and provide a rogue GE gene pool,
greatly increasing the probability that eventually all alfalfa will become
contaminated. Alfalfa is also considered “insectary” due to the large number
of insects it attracts, which will also accelerate the genetic

contamination. If GMO alfalfa follows the same path as GMO soy and corn,
then within 15 years we should expect to see 80-90% of the 21 million acres
currently planted in alfalfa to be of a GE variety. This means a serious
challenge to producing organic alfalfa, vital for organic dairy. It also
means a substantially increased environmental human exposure to the
herbicide RoundUp, a known endocrine disrupter.

Plant pathologist Don Huber, PhD, professor emeritus of Purdue
University, says the repercussions of introducing Roundup Ready technology
to another crop, like alfalfa, could be disastrous. “If indications hold
true, we’re set up for the greatest disaster that this country or the world
has ever seen, that will dwarf any major famine or drought that has ever
been recorded,” says Huber.

Should consumers choose to take their own action against this assault
on human health, we wanted to point out some of the Land O’ Lakes brand
names & licensees so that you can contact them and tell them what you think
about their grand “little” experiment on mankind. Here are a few of the most
well known names:

Land O’ Lakes
– http://www.landolakesinc.com/utility/contact/default.aspx
– http://www.facebook.com/LandOLakes
– (800) 328-9680
Purina Mills (Livestock feeds)
– http://cattle.purinamills.com/ContactUs/default.aspx
– (800) 227-8941
Dean Foods (Owner of Horizon Organics) packaging LOL products under license
– (214) 303-3400
– Dean Foods Consumer Response P.O. Box 961447 El Paso, TX 79996
– media@deanfoods.com
White Wave (Owned by Dean foods) packaging LOL products under license
– Land O’Lakes products: 800-878-9762
– jarod.ballentine@whitewave.com
– http://www.facebook.com/pages/WhiteWave-Foods/108451807072
Alpine Lace (Lowfat cheese products)
– http://www.alpinelace.com/contact/other.cfm
Of course you could also contact Forage Genetics directly at:
– Forage Genetics International, P.O. Box 339 Nampa, ID 83653-0339
– (800) 635-5701 info@foragegenetics.com
– Mark McCaslin, PhD, President – mccaslin@foragegenetics.com

If consumers let these food giants know that they will NOT buy their
poisons, they WILL have no choice but to eventually listen.

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