Monthly Archives May 2014

March Against Monsanto Global Video

by Kelly L. Derricks | May 30, 2014

March Against Monsanto On May 24, 2014 a protest was held in over 400 countries with an estimated 2 million people attending worldwide . In Union Square Park in New York City, the action was hosted by performance activist Reverend Billy, with speeches by radio host Gary Null, comedian Lee Camp, Balu Awhukua,among others, and music by the Stop Shopping Choir. People marched down Broadway to unite with others around the world against GMO conglomerate Monsanto. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=f_vE0Ln8IkY [...]
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Press Release

by Kelly L. Derricks | May 28, 2014

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Contact: March Against Monsanto https://www.facebook.com/MarchAgainstMonstanto On May 24, 2014 the Global ‘March Against Monsanto’ Took Place in Over 50 Countries INTERNATIONAL (May 27, 2014) – On May 24, hundreds of thousands of activists from around the world joined in the third global March Against Monsanto, calling for the permanent boycott of Genetically Modified Organisms (GMOs) and harmful agro-chemicals. Marchers advocated food transparency, an end to corporate food corruption, and a transition to local, organic and sustainable agriculture. The marches took place on six continents in over 50 countries, with events in over 420 cities. In the US, marches were held [...]
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Special #MAM Radio Show Tonight 8pm PST/11pm EST

by Kelly L. Derricks | May 24, 2014

Tune-in to a special episode of The Anti-Media radio show tonight dedicated to the March Against Monsanto and food freedom. Tonight’s show will feature Chris Hardy, an organic farmer who helped get GMOs banned in Jackson County Oregon, Carrie Luna, a community gardener and advocate of the Food is Free movement, and finally Tami Canal, founder of the March Against Monsanto movement. The show will be streaming live at 8pm PST/11pm EST only on www.ucy.tv/tamr. [...]
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Standing Up To Goliath: March Against Monsanto

by Kelly L. Derricks | May 23, 2014

Published with permission of Justin Gammill from Earth911.com So if you are keeping score, at this point it’s Justin: 1, Monsanto: 0. A couple of weeks ago I wrote an article where I not only compared the mega-corporation to Nazis, but I also called them evil geniuses who: “took a break from counting their money to poison you.” For anyone who just thought: “Gee, that’s harsh,” you might want to strap in for what is going to be a fun-filled super-slam festival of epic proportions … Now in my first article I talked specifically about the GMO (Genetically Modified Organism) situation that Monsanto is perpetrating against humanity and the planet. Long story short, back in the 80s Monsanto started [...]
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Are you Ready to March on Saturday?

by Kelly L. Derricks | May 21, 2014

The global March Against Monsanto will take place this coming Saturday, May 24th! If you haven’t RSVP’d to your local event yet, you can find a location near you on this event list. If there isn’t a march in your area, you can still start one! Here’s how: http://www.march-against-monsanto.com/events Whether you are physically marching or not, please join our social media hashtag storm that will be coinciding with the march on Saturday. The details and hashtags will be released through the event page and our Facebook page. You can RSVP to the event here. Please invite your friends lists to your local events and to the social media storm. Here’s an easy plugin for [...]
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How Farmers Markets Can Teach Your Kids the Values of Local Food and Community Building

by Kelly L. Derricks | May 5, 2014

The Farmers Market is a great place to bring your kids for so many reasons! The Farmers Market allows you to provide your family with wholesome, healthy food while supporting your local community at the same time. Here’s the reality- Family farmers need your support! Now that large agribusiness dominates food production in the U.S., small family farms have a hard time competing in the food marketplace. Buying directly from farmers gives them a better return for their produce and gives them a fighting chance in today’s globalized economy. And health-wise, your doing your family a great favor! Much of the food found in grocery stores is highly processed and grown using pesticides, hormones, antibiotics, and [...]
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