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| THE FUTURE OF OUR FOOD A Three Part Series Oct. 11, 2005 - Panel Discussion , 7pm with Luise Light, Brian Tokar, Linda Setchell and Hallie Whitcomb Oct. 20, 2005 - Film Showing, 7pm - The Future of Food Nov 16, 2005 - 7pm, Talk with Local State Representatives Carolyn Partridge and Mike Obuchowski and Windham ... |
| NEW NEWSLETTER ON GENETIC ENGINEERING FROM GE FREE VERMONT: PSAFor Immediate ReleaseTHE TIME OUT TIMES [CLICK TO DOWNLOAD]Did you know that approximately 70% of supermarket foods contain genetically modified ingredients, whose safety is unknown? Have you been wondering what those bright red lawn signs, "TIME OUT! No GMOs" are all about? Genetic engineering and ... |
| THE FUTURE OF FOOD: Showing State-wide with Filmmaker Deborah Garcia Filmmaker Deborah Garcia is coming to Vermont. Please join us at any of the events listed below and distribute this announcement, freely. Thanks. [ Click here to read more about Deborah ] "The Future of Food" A documentary and discussion with creator, Deborah Garcia There is a revolution going on in ... posted: 07/08/2005 09:07:53 |
| End of VT Legislative Session-the farmer Protection Act still in play! June 6 2005 FARMER PROTECTION ACT UPDATEThe Farmer Protection Act is still alive at the end of this legislative session! The senate bill (s.18) finally passed out of the House Agriculture Committee earlier this week, with an amendment that weakened the bill. That bill was then referred to the House Judiciary Committee, where ... posted: 06/06/2005 10:54:06 |
| Farmer Protection Act : UPDATE The Farmer Protection Act is ALIVE and MOVING once again! YOUR CALLS made the difference in the House this week. The Speaker's office has reported that this is the issue with the most calls this year! A few dozen legislators went to the Speaker this week because of YOUR CALLS, ... |
| STORE WARS A must watch spin off of Star Wars relating to Genetic Engineering of our Food Supply. http://www.storewars.org/flash/index.html Enjoy! ... posted: 05/26/2005 12:14:33 |
| Welcome to GEFREEVT! For Upcoming Events, Please click on TAKE ACTION Click here ... |
 Welcome to GeFreeVt.orgThis site is maintained by the growing number of individuals and organizations across Vermont who are concerned about the potential and realized ... |
| GMO Legislative Update May 7-05 FARMER PROTECTION ACT UPDATEYou may have heard that the House Agriculture Committee voted on the Farmer Protection Act on Wednesday...this is true. One of the members of the committee made a motion to pass the bill out of committee, as passed by the senate (S.18). The motion failed 0-11! Although ... posted: 05/07/2005 01:34:32 |
| Genetic Engineering-Q and A What You Should Know About Genetically Modified Foods! What is Genetic Modification & Engineering? Genetic engineering is a process whereby genes from one organism are moved into the genome of another organism. In the case of genetically engineered foods, genes from bacteria or other plants or organisms are moved into crop varieties with the assistance ... |
| GMO Legislative Update 4-29-05 This week was a rollercoaster ride in the statehouse with regard to the Farmer Protection Act, as the House Agriculture Committee heard testimony from industry bigwigs and the Secretary of Agriculture, who was basically giving the industry's presentation (at one point, the industry lobbyist from Washington, DC, who was ... |
| CALL TO ACTION! 4- 23-05 What a week in the Vermont Statehouse! On Tuesday, approximately 50 folks turned out for a great march to and rally at the statehouse in support of the Farmer Protection Act. The march featured a huge scarecrow named Elmer, and a vintage 1940 tractor - which was even red to ... posted: 04/24/2005 01:57:42 |
| CALL TO ACTION! 4-18-05 WE NEED YOU ON TUESDAY!!COME OUT TO SUPPORT THE FARMER PROTECTION ACT!!!This day will be the beginning of a BIG BATTLE in the HOUSE to get our bill passed. We have strong support from many representatives, but EVERY VOTE WILL COUNT in the House of Representatives. This process could take ... posted: 04/18/2005 02:52:48 |
| GMO Legislative Update and Local Action 4-15-05 Update and Actions to Help Pass the Farmer Protection Act:Monday April 18th, 6:30 PMGenetic Engineering in Vermont - a Panel on the Farmer Protection ActSt Johnsbury Unitarian Universalist Church (corner of Cherry and Eastern)For more information, directions and more: www.vpirg.org/gmoforum or call Drew Hudson at 802-223-8421 x4787******The Farmer Protection Act ... posted: 04/15/2005 04:54:31 |
| Farmer Protection Act: Victory in the State Senate! 4-04-05 VERMONT SENATE PASSES FARMER PROTECTION ACTFarmers Win a Major Victory over Biotech Corporations MONTPELIER, VT -- With a solid 26-1 vote today, the Vermont senate passed the Farmer Protection Act to put clear liability for genetically engineered seeds onto the manufacturers of those seeds, taking the burden of risk away from Vermont ... |
| GMO Legislative Update 3-31-05 FARMER PROTECTION ACT PASSES SENATE FOR 2ND READING!!ANOTHER IMPORTANT VOTE ON TUESDAY!!!YOUR ACTION IS NEEDED!!!The Farmer Protection Act has cleared another hurdle in the Vermont Senate. It passed the full senate today on a voice vote for 2nd reading. This means there is just one more vote in the senate, ... |
| Upcoming Events April 2005 WASHINGTON COUNTY ACTION NIGHT!Tuesday April 56-8 pmKellogg-Hubbard Library Main St., MontpelierHelp protect Vermont Family Farmers from GMO liability! From 6-7 pm, attendees will receive a legislative update on the Farmer Protection Act and then an opportunity write letters to representatives and the editor in support of the bill. From 7-8 ... |
| GMO Legislative Update for 3-30-05 FARMER PROTECTION ACT OUT OF COMMITTEEThis morning, the Senate Judiciary Committee voted the Farmer Protection Act out of the committee with a 5-1 vote. It is now on its way to the Senate floor, for a vote by the full senate next week, probably on Tuesday. ****************************************************************************WE NEED YOU TO ... |
| GMO Legislative 3-18-05 As they promised, the Senate Judiciary Committee held a hearing on Wednesday on the Farmer Protection Act. Agriculture Secretary Steve Kerr testified, delivering a 45-minutes speech, with the essential message that the administration does NOT support assigning liability to the multi-national biotechnology corporations, and they think it's fine to keep ... |
| GMO Legislative Update 3-11-05 FARMER PROTECTION ACT STALLED In a fit of inaction, the Senate Judiciary Committee has done nothing on the Farmer Protection Act this week. It is unclear why the bill has been held up, but what is clear is that PHONE CALLS ARE NEEDED! Please read the actions below carefully, and TAKE ACTION BASED ON ... |
| GMO Legislative Update -March 7th, 2005 UPDATE ON THE FARMER PROTECTION ACTThis week has been a break for the legislators for Town Meeting. Last week, the Senate Judiciary Committee began the final stages of passing the Farmer Protection Act, but because Senator Sears (the committee chair) was away, they were unable to complete their ... |
| Current Events-February/March 2005 UPCOMING EVENTS for February/March 2005PUBLIC FORUM WITH BRIAN TOKAR AND BILL McKIBBEN!Thursday Feb. 247pmPublic Forum "Industrial Food - Local Alternatives" with Bill McKibben,author and Brian Tokar from the ISE Biotechnology ProjectRiley Center for the Arts in Manchester, VT (located off Rte. 7 onSeminary Rd. in historic Manchester).Contact [email protected] for additional ... |
| GMO Legislative Update -February 18th 2005 FARMER PROTECTON ACT introduced in the House!Dexter Randall (P-Troy) introduced the Farmer Protection Act today in the House of Representatives. The bill has been assigned the number H.309, and the language is identical to S.18. BECAUSE OF YOUR GREAT WORK, 54 Representatives have signed onto the ... |
| GMO Legislative Update-February 15th 2005 IMPORTANT LEGISLATIVE ACTION FOR THE FARMER PROTECTION ACTWe need to focus on the HOUSE for this bill. We already have STRONG SUPPORT in the Senate, and we don't need to bother our Senators (except for the three exceptions below). Please be sure ... |
 GE FREE VERMONT LAWN SIGN CAMPAIGNTime Out on GMO Lawn Signs!Vermonters have a long tradition of voicing our opinions in as many ways as we can. Lawn signs are a proven method for getting one's voice heard. More importantly, they're a great tool for ... |
| WATCH THIS MOVIE ! There's something Kraft's not telling you about what's in its Post Cereals, Boca Burgers, Lunchables and hundreds of other products that could risk your family's health and the environment. SEE THE MOVIE!http://www.krafty.org/flash/ Institute for ... |
| SIGN ONTO THE FARMER PROTECTION ACT RIGHT NOW! From Rural Vermont's Farm Policy Network: Call your representatives and senators and ask them to SIGN ONTO THE FARMER PROTECTION ACT! Right now, we have legislation drafted that will put strict liability on the corporations that manufacture GE seed, protect farmers from lawsuits if they unintentionally have GE traits on ... |
| Thirty-plus Dressed in Red for a "Time Out" on GMO's Attend Governor's Inauguration Ceremony For Immediate Release: Thursday, January 6, 2005 12:00 PM EST Contact: Amy Shollenberger (802) 793-1114 Michael Feiner (802) 793-1725 Montpelier, VT-In a "Shock of Red," wearing their trademark red shirts, more than thirty supporters for a "Time Out" on GMO's (genetically modified organisms) packed into the rear of the House Chamber today during Governor ... |
| Dave Zuckerman gets the Ag chair! House committee assignments come with some surprises John Dillon, VPR MONTPELIER, VT (Host) Legislative leaders have made committee assignments for the 2005 session, and the appointments have a few surprises. In the House, Democratic Speaker Gaye Symington has named Republicans to chair two panels. And she picked a Progressive organic farmer to lead ... |
| The 2005 Legislative Session Has Begun! Get Involved Today! Who's on the Agriculture Committees? We've all been waiting with our breath held to find out who would replace Ruth Towne as House Agricultural Committee Chair. The announcement was made today for both the House and Senate Committees. Here is the list: House Agriculture Committee: Chair: David ... |
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