Food Justice: Monsanto, Factory Farming, and Beyond | Mickey Z.

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Mickey Z. -- World News Trust

May 28, 2013

“In nature's economy, the currency is not money, it is life.”

- Vandana Shiva

On May 25, 2013, millions marched against Monsanto across the globe. I took part here in New York City, of course, and was fortunate to have the opportunity to lead a teach-in called: “Food Justice, GMOs, & the Vegan Option (Eat Like a Revolutionary).”

The ostensible goals of this event included:

Present GMOs as much more than a single issue.
Suggest that GMOs offer a powerful entry point for outreach to the mainstream.
Provide facts to be used for such outreach.
Explain why there’s more to food justice than screaming “Fuck Monsanto.”
At the request of those who attended the teach-in, I’ve compiled some of the material in an article of sorts. This is not meant to be the definitive word on any of these topics. Rather, I strongly encourage all readers to follow-up with their own research and, of course, share what they find.

Monsanto 101
Monsanto is not a food company.

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