Did Monsanto – cloaked from public view – funnel funds into the legal defense of GE farmer Michael Baxter? It was Mr. Baxter who grew the GE Canola crop in 2010 which contaminated Steve Marsh’s organic farm, causing Steve to lose his organic certification. In an important new Court development, the AUSTRALIAN SUPREME COURT HAS ORDERED Mr. Baxter to DISCLOSE financial help he has received. “Mr Marsh sought compensation after he lost organic certification over 70 per cent of his farm when GM canola swathes and seeds from Mr Baxter’s property blew onto his land in 2010. In court on Wednesday, Mr Marsh appealed the costs decision and sought to find out if Mr Baxter had received any gifts or donations to pay his legal costs, making reference to the PGA and agricultural biotechnology company Monsanto…Under the indemnity principle, Mr Marsh did not have to pay any more in court costs than Mr Baxter himself paid his lawyers…Asked if there were payments from Monsanto, he said: ‘Well, I can’t tell you that because that is confidential’…Mr Marsh’s legal team this week also delivered an appeal to the court on the dismissal of his compensation case.” In a situation which closely mirrors that of ‘OSGATA et al v. Monsanto,’ the Steve Marsh compensation lawsuit was handled by a hostile judge who had made up his mind against the organic farmer early on. Jim

http://www.abc.net.au/news/2015-03-25/gm-appeal-sees-farmer-ordered-to-reveal-financial-help/6347468

Local newspaper story of farmer Corey Johannsen who is shifting more and more to nonGMO crops. Courageous pioneering plant pathologist Dr. Donald Huber factors into Corey’s awakening. “‘For those promoting non-GMO crops, there are some truths about the concerns, he said…’It’s a touchy topic,’ Johannsen said. ‘When you mention non-GMO crops at meetings, I love to see eyes roll’...’I think what happens is that we may overuse the GMO traits as a catch-all to solve the problems that we may find in the field,’ Johannsen said. ‘I believe that many times we may be using GMO traits that we might not need in a particular field or area. Many times, we don’t have much of a choice, as GMO traits are usually bundled in the seed we plant’…’One of the speakers was Dr. Don Huber of Purdue University,’ Johannsen said. ‘He has knowledge that goes on forever. When he spoke, I really learned a lot about biology and soils. The part that really interested me was do we need GMO crops, or can we grow the same with non-GMO?’…’I feel like a recovering alcoholic in a small town where the only business left is a bar,’ he said. ‘I’m addicted to GMO technology and traits, and this is what is readily available in the current marketplace. I have to search out of my area to find non-GMO seed. So like the recovering alcoholic, it’s one step at a time, and sometimes there are challenges and struggles along the way. I’ll probably never quit GMOs cold turkey, as I’m sure there will be a need at times for this technology in my farming operation to remain profitable. I guess I just hope to be a ‘social drinker’ in the future and keep my use of GMOs in moderation.'” Here is a valuable ‘Food Integrity Now’ interview with Dr. Huber. Jim

http://www.aberdeennews.com/news/local/tolstoy-farmer-strives-to-find-balance-between-gmo-crops-non/article_c5b3c925-bdac-5a56-a504-5fc9b679fe68.html

Shocking confirmation in the form of a jaw-dropping NEW BOOK that our SKEPTICISM OVER THE SAFETY of genetically engineered (GE) food HAS BEEN WELL-FOUNDED. Enter Steven Druker’s just published ‘Altered Genes, Twisted Truth’ and this recent WZON interview (9:13) with Jim. WZON is the progressive radio station owned by solid Bangor-native novelist Stephen King. “For the first time, Druker was able to uncover internal FDA documents which proved that FDA scientists had serious concerns about the safety of GMO food. Yet political decisions were made by politicians to ignore the concerns of those scientists and to allow genetically engineered foods to come into the food system without any testing. They are explosive revelations.” This book promises to be a game-changer in discussions about GE food safety and Right-to-Know GMO Labeling. Please help spread the word. Jim & Megan

http://www.wzonthepulse.com/podcast/Jim_Gerritsen_on_WZON_03-17-15.mp3

Anyone can find bland ho hum potatoes to their heart’s content at every grocery store. The real treasure and fun is found by growing your own supply of exceptional potato varieties, digging them fresh and cooking them right away. Author Mark is from the UK so many of the varieties he notes are not available in USA . However, we do grow and sell two of the best he mentions: Yukon Gold and Rose Finn Apple. “If you want delicious potatoes, something you’ll be glad you wished for, you need to think with your cook’s hat on. And now’s the time to do it. Chips, potato dauphinoise, roast potatoes, potato salad, Lyonnaise potatoes, creamy mash and buttered new potatoes. These are the seven best reasons I can think of to grow your own potatoes.” Jim

http://www.telegraph.co.uk/gardening/howtogrow/fruitandvegetables/9824886/The-best-potatoes-for-chips-wedges-and-roasties.html

More excellent coverage – this time from the UK’s ‘Daily Mail’ – about public-interest-lawyer Steven Druker’s new expose’ on GE food, ‘Altered Genes, Twisted Truth.’ The first printing of 10,000 copies has already SOLD OUT via pre-orders alone, and a second print run is being rushed forward. Books should become available March 20 and with the tremendous momentum building it is expected Steve’s book will make the NYT Best Seller List. Dr. Jane Goodall is one of the book’s strongest supporters. “Historically, critics of GM food have been lambasted by the GM companies, scientists who rely on their funding, and politicians, including the UK Government, as being ‘anti-science’.
“However, Dame Jane argues that the advocates of GM food have ignored evidence of harm with the result it is they who are guilty of being ‘anti-science’.
“The intervention is a powerful condemnation of the way biotech companies like Monsanto, Syngenta and Bayer, have forced GM crops and food on to dinner plates in the US without proper safety tests.
“And she is joining a growing campaign warning that Britain and Europe must not drop safeguards that have kept GM crops out.
“Dame Jane’s concerns have been raised in the foreword to a new book, ‘Altered Genes, Twisted Truth’, which is written by the American public interest lawyer, Steve Druker.” Jim

http://www.dailymail.co.uk/news/article-2979645/Senior-academic-condemns-deluded-supporters-GM-food-anti-science-ignoring-evidence-dangers.html

A promising sign of the peoples’ swelling march towards our ultimate victory over the death culture of GE crops is the growing tide of artists drawn to the cause of food soverignity. A beautiful example is this mural produced by Los Angeles-based graphic designed ‘Mear One’ (a.k.a. Kalen Ockerman). Once you use the link to get to the mural, click on the mural image to enlarge. Jim

http://www.chunkandcrumb.com/2012/11/mear-one-takes-stand-against-gmo-man.html

Thank goodness for the Internet. You will not gain this MUST READ information on the near future of energy from self-serving mainstream media. Valuable article – DO TAKE THE TIME TO READ IT. “The Bank of England is doing a big study of this problem, which economists call that of ‘stranded assets.’ That is a fancy phrase for when you invest in something that suddenly loses its value…Coal isn’t just competing with wind. The conservative Deutsche Bank has just concluded that in 14 states of the US, solar power is now as inexpensive as that from coal and natural gas. Right now. That is, it would be crazy to build a new coal plant today when you could generate electricity just as cheaply with solar. And get this: by 2016– next year! — Deutsche Bank concludes that solar will be competitive with coal and natural gas in all but three or four states. And that is not an argument based on subsidies for solar. It will be as inexpensive as coal-generated electricity just purely on a market basis (in fact, it will be even cheaper, since there are massive government subsidies for coal, gas and oil)…Buying stocks in coal, gas and oil companies is like buying stocks in zeppelins. They are outmoded and prone to crashing and burning, a Hindenburg waiting to happen.” Jim

http://readersupportednews.org/opinion2/277-75/28957-focus-the-qhindenburg-trapq-dump-oil-coal-a-gas-stocks-if-you-want-to-retire

The place was the Missouri Organic Assn Annual Conference in Springfield. The panel had diverse backgrounds (https://www.facebook.com/missouriorganicassociation/photos/a.441832885905.240373.268043805905/10152626406255906/?type=1&theater) yet were united in their conclusion that GE crops are irreparably flawed. One of the most powerful presentations was from Steven Druker, author of the upcoming book, ‘Altered Genes, Twisted Truth.’ “Steven Druker, an attorney and executive director of the Alliance for Bio-Integrity, lambasted pro-GMO scientists, the biotech industry, and the US Food and Drug Administration, saying GM foods are not safe and are on the market illegally…Druker said the FDA is violating its own policy on food additives, which states that additives developed through new technologies must be proven safe before they enter the market. ‘This food had no business going to market,’ he said…“Government scientists raised concerns but they were ignored,” said Druker, who gained access to internal FDA documents revealing agency scientists’ objections to GM technology during his lawsuit against the agency. He said the FDA is lying when it says GM foods are safe. ‘The FDA has broken the law on this since 1992,’ he said. As a result, Druker said: ‘These foods should be banned, and the technology should be stopped. It’s time to tell the truth.'” My panel presentation has been posted on You Tube. Jim https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Y2SbssaoKz0

http://www.non-gmoreport.com/articles/march-2015/expert-gmo-panel-held-in-Monsanto-%20home-state-gm-food-glyphosate-dangers.php

The place was the Missouri Organic Assn Annual Conference in Springfield. The panel had diverse backgrounds (https://www.facebook.com/missouriorganicassociation/photos/a.441832885905.240373.268043805905/10152626406255906/?type=1&theater) yet were united in their conclusion that GE crops are irreparably flawed. One of the most powerful presentations was from Steven Druker, author of the upcoming book, ‘Altered Genes, Twisted Truth.’ “Steven Druker, an attorney and executive director of the Alliance for Bio-Integrity, lambasted pro-GMO scientists, the biotech industry, and the US Food and Drug Administration, saying GM foods are not safe and are on the market illegally…Druker said the FDA is violating its own policy on food additives, which states that additives developed through new technologies must be proven safe before they enter the market. ‘This food had no business going to market,’ he said…“Government scientists raised concerns but they were ignored,” said Druker, who gained access to internal FDA documents revealing agency scientists’ objections to GM technology during his lawsuit against the agency. He said the FDA is lying when it says GM foods are safe. ‘The FDA has broken the law on this since 1992,’ he said. As a result, Druker said: ‘These foods should be banned, and the technology should be stopped. It’s time to tell the truth.'” My panel presentation has been posted on You Tube. Jim https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Y2SbssaoKz0

http://www.non-gmoreport.com/articles/march-2015/expert-gmo-panel-held-in-Monsanto-%20home-state-gm-food-glyphosate-dangers.php