GM contamination videos
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"If some people are allowed to choose to grow, sell and consume GM foods, soon nobody will be able to choose food, or a biosphere, free of GM. It’s a one way choice, like the introduction of rabbits or cane toads to Australia; once it’s made, it can’t be reversed." - Roger Levett, specialist in sustainable development
Seeds of Dissent
Cunderdin farmers Ian and Jodi James describe their heartbreak after a severe storm washed GM canola from the neighbour's property onto theirs late last year. (Time: 5:02)
I Stand with Farmers vs Monsanto
On 31 January 2012, 55 farmers and plaintiffs traveled to Manhattan to hear oral arguments regarding Monsanto's motion to dismiss their lawsuit, Organic Seed Growers and Trade Association (OSGATA) vs. Monsanto filed earlier this summer. (Time: 3:04)
Why Take Action to Stop GM Alfalfa?
A video on how important alfalfa is to food and farming, and the threat that GM alfalfa poses to family farms and organic production. Alfalfa growers do not need or want genetically modified (GM) alfalfa and have been trying to stop GM alfalfa in Canada for at least five years.
Cap the Gene Spill - an urgent message about GMO pollution
Jeffrey Smith explains the genetic pollution of the world that's being caused by GMOs. (Time: 1:54)
Why this Canadian farmer stopped growing GE canola
Canadian farmer Ross Murray used to grow genetically engineered (GE) canola, until he discovered the GE canola wasn't delivering on its promise and actually became a weed problem itself. "The canola that grew in subsequent years became a weed problem, a weed problem that had to be managed, to be sprayed for," says Ross. (Time: 2:03)
GMO Contamination: What's an Organic Farmer To Do?
Presented by Jim Riddle, Organic Outreach Coordinator, University of Minnesota, this webinar recording discusses issues surrounding GMO contamination and how to control the risk associated with it. (Time: 1:14:31)
ABC TV on organic farmer sufffering GM contamination
Organic farmer Steve Marsh, is interviewed by the ABC Western Australia on why he is sueing his neighbouring farm for the GM contamination of his crops. (Time: 2:02)
Interview with Steve Marsh, organic farmer suffering from GM contamination
This video shows how an organic farmer in Western Australia got conmatinated with GM canola from his neighbor's property. (Time: 5:10)
Cathy Holtslander Talks About Fighting GM Contamination in Canada
GRAIN interviews Cathy Holtslander (Saskatchewan Organic Directorate, Canada) about the fight against GM contamination of organic crops. (Time 12:06)
Silvia Ribeiro Talks About Fighting GM Contamination in Mexico
Silvia Ribeiro (ETC Group, Mexico) is interviewed about fighting GM contamination of Mexican maize (corn). (Time 12:59)
Canadians Warn Australia about GM Canola
Terry Boehm, the Vice President of the Canadian National Farmers Union, and Arnold Taylor, the National President of the Canadian Organic Growers Association, held a press conference in the Parliament of New South Wales to warn Australian farmers to keep their crops free of genetic manipulation. They reported on Canada's 12-year experience of commercially growing GM canola. (Total time for all three videos: 21:17)
CBC News Report on GM Safety and Containment (or lack of it)
Canadian Broadcasting Corporation's national news takes a look at how GM crops are being monitored in Canada. (Time 9:54)
Genetically Modified Food Issues - Educational Video
Using hilarious and disturbing archival footage and featuring interviews with farmers, scientists, government officials and activists, FED UP! presents an entertaining, informative and compelling overview of our food production system from the Green Revolution to the Biotech Revolution and what we can do about it. (Total time: 58:00)
Coming Soon - GM Rice
An important Public Service Announcement from your Government and The Biotech Industry (represented here by chemical giant Bayer) pronouncing the benefits of genetically modified rice strain - LL62. Barely tried and tested this GM Rice is coming to your dinner plate nevertheless - unless you take action now! (Time 2:06)
The Dangers of Genetically Modified Wheat
Greenpeace - The dangers of GM wheat for farmers, the environment, and animal and human health. (Time 12:15)
Red, Green or GE
The plight of the New Mexico heritage chili tradition, as it is threatened by incoming GE seeds, which could pollute the seeds that have been passed on for generations. (Time 8:20)
GMO Monsanto vs Percy Schmeiser
Percy Schmeiser has been growing canola for 40 years. He's been experimenting, developing his own varieties, using his own seed. Then Monsanto, the giant multinational agro-chemical company that is at the forefront of developing genetically modified foods, accused him of patent infringement and demanded restitution for its seeds. They stole his plants, seeds & research because of cross pollenation with GMO plants that other people had planted within pollenaton range. If GMO's touch your crops... Monsanto owns your crop and will sue you. Pollenation is not containable. "I never put those plants on my land," says Schmeiser. "The question is, where do Monsanto's rights end and mine begin?" (Time 13:28)
Percy Schmeiser: David versus Monsanto
Imagine that a storm blows across your garden and that now, genetically-manipulated seeds are in your crops. A multi-national corporation pay you a visit, demand that you surrender your crops - and then sue you for $200 000 for the illegal use of patented, GM seeds. In this definitive David and Goliath battle, one farmer stands up against a massive multinational, and their right to claim ownership to a living organism. A film by Bertram Verhaag. (Time 01:05:44)
Percy Schmeiser
Talk by Percy Schmeiser, the Canadian farmer who was sued by Monsanto for having its patented genes on his land. A must-see for all farmers considering growing GM crops. (Time for all 3 parts: 45:05)
