USDA must conduct an EIS on GE wheat

PCC Natural Markets signed on to a legal petition asking for a thorough analysis and review of the social, economic, and environmental impact of genetically engineered wheat. The petition was filed February 18, 2004.

The petition argues that the U.S. Department of Agriculture is legally obligated to conduct a full Environmental Impact Statement on an application by Monsanto to release GE wheat.

Read these documents obtained from the Institute for Agriculture and Trade Policy.

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Opposing outdoor cultivation of GE pharma crops

Letter to USDA Animal and Plant Health Inspective Service

Rep. Metcalf co-sponsors GE labeling bill

Thank you to Rep. Jack Metcalf, for co-sponsor of HR #3377, the Genetically Engineered Food Right to Know Act.

Urging Congress to oppose the DARK Act

Joined 133 food companies and organizations in urging Congressional leaders to oppose the so-called DARK Act that would nullify three state laws and effectively prohibit FDA from requiring GE labels