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So you’ve become concerned about genetically engineered foods and want to make a difference but need more information. Here’s where you’ll find just that!

What are genetically engineered foods? Basically bio-chemists take the gene from one organism (plant, animal, insect, bacteria) and insert it into the DNA of another organism (corn, soybeans, alfalfa, canola, sugar beets) thereby creating a genetically new and different organism.

Why is this a concern? No testing was done on the safety of these organisms by the FDA prior to their use in the foods we eat. There is growing evidence that genetically engineered foods cause harm from increased allergies and immune problems to infertility and accelerated aging.

Tell me more about the initiative!  The California Right to Know Genetically Engineered Food Act Ballot Initiative is about our rights as citizens to know what we are eating. Manufacturers must tell us if the resources they are using have been genetically engineered so that we can make choices for healthy living.

How can we get the initiative on the 2012 CA ballot? We need to gather 500,000 valid signatures (registered CA voters) for the initiative to be placed on the ballot. To allow for invalid signatures, we need to gather 850,000 signatures. These signatures must be gathered between January and April of 2012.

What can I do to help? Volunteer to be a signature gatherer. Training workshops are being held in Monterey County so that when the gathering begins, there will be a trained force in position. Get involved and make a difference!! To find out about the next volunteer training meeting, look for the posts labeled “meetings” on this newsletter. Or, check out our page on Facebook. Or, call theMonterey County coordinator Colleen Ingram at 831-204-8633.

With your help, we can make a change! It’s our right to know! It’s time for California to vote on labeling genetically engineered foods and you can help make it happen!

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