Where Was the Coverage?

In news sources, outside of mainstream, it was reported that forty tons of GMO sugar beets in the field were set on fire.  Fire, especially in the dry west is a dangerous statement to make.  I am disgusted with GMO, not only from a nutrition standpoint, or my disdain of corporate greed, but this fight, to me, is spiritual.  This is arrogance against our Creator and that will not go unpunished.  I truly do believe genetic engineering of crops will be instrumental in pestilence, plagues, famine and disease of the last days.

Interestingly this same week, in the news the annual World Food Prize was awarded.  This "Nobel of Agriculture" Award was presented to the men of Monsanto and one other in biotech engineering.  Although, this is a prestigious honor from a world perspective, my observation as a mom, grandma, gardener, and servant of the Creator of the universe, is quite negative.  There are too many studies that do indicate much of the GMO produced is not as nutritious as unaltered produce, yet just as caloric.  In an overweight country, high calorie content in low nutrition will only perpetuate the obesity problem.

The real studies that are missing are the long term results.  GMO is relatively new, as far as history is concerned.  GMO crops have only been produced for about the last twenty years, so this growing generation is the first to be raised on GMO food, and so far, the evidence is less than impressive.  Now, we still have no idea what will happen in the second and third generations, because the time has simply not yet taken place.  The end results are futuristic, but already established.

Even if the high fructose corn syrup does disappear from kid's beverages, there are GMO sugar beets, and those GMO grains are still used in baked products and fed to the commercial meat supply.

There are a few interesting connections between those offering a $10,000 reward for the identity of those who burned the sugar beet field, and the salary providers of biotech engineers.

The Bigger Picture

The case between organic farmers and Monsanto was resolved with basically no resolution.  The organic farmers are not allowed to bring a lawsuit against Monsanto to protect them fro seed patents and Monsanto made a promise.  I know that will make everyone feel better.  The problem, however; doesn't go away with a court resolution.  The organic farmers didn't really win anything in the promise.  The problem was a concern of seed ownership regarding cross pollination between Monsanto's patented GMOs and the organic crops in nearby fields.  Monsanto has promised not to call in patent ownership on the harvested seeds.

That's all well and good, except, the courts decision doesn't resolve the issue of contaminated organic crops.  Monsanto says they won't sue for the seeds, but research indicates when GMO cross pollination occurs, the DNA of GMO is dominant, so that will cause next generation issues if the seeds are replanted.  We simply do not know enough about the results of GMO, both in farming and in the human body.

This decision completely disregards the real purpose of farming, which is the food supply.  This decision protects Monsanto in the case of cross pollination, and with Monsanto's promise to not claim ownership of future seeds, the organic farmer will ultimately lose his natural seeds by the dominance of transgenetic seeds.  

http://www.osgata.org/2013/monsanto-bound-to-promise-not-to-sue-organic-farmers/

http://responsibletechnology.org/

http://www.secretsofthefed.com/monsanto-plans-new-idaho-wheat-technology-center-despite-controversy/

Super Bugs?

Just as with everything that is new and improved and saves time . . . there are what is euphemistically termed, "unintended consequences."  I can't say whether the consequences are unintentional or simply inconsequential to the powers that be.

Logic tells us, when something is a matter of life or death, survival mode kicks into high gear.  Now, let's apply that to our ideas of progress.  If something is manufactured to kill and destroy something that grows naturally, the natural vitality of that organism will adapt if at all possible to survive the onslaught or attack of it's very existence.  It's not survival of the fittest, as the Darwinians would have you believe, it is the fight to survive.  Now add the extra variable that humanity has taken upon itself to operate outside of the order of creation, and we're making some monumental monstrous messes.

A caterpillar that eats cabbage, can be a definite pest, but when the cabbage is changed and poisonous DNA is added, the end results may very well be something that resembles a late night Sci-Fi creature.  If the cabbage can survive a DNA change, the groundwork for the caterpillar to adjust is already in place.  Our Creator said everything He created was good, just the way He ordered it, so a few caterpillar living on a few cabbage leaves was as it was intended.  Add man's Frankenstein ideas and hopefully we'll realize we're creating monsters, before we annihilate the food supply.

Scorpion DNA in cabbage may slow down the caterpillar for a time, but ultimately I don't think it will cause extinction, but rather mutation.  We need to remember caterpillars eventually turn into butterflies.  I don't even want to imagine a world with mean angry butterflies!

Now The WWW.NONSANTO.US March

I was delighted to be able to share photographs of the turn out for the March Against Monsanto, in last week's edition.  I think there might have been even greater participation, had it not been scheduled for a Sabbath.  I can say this, there would have been at least one more participant.

I have been moved, however; to establish a doman site and a forums board for all who are interested in sharing ideas, links, questions, and comments with regard to matters and issues to avoid for our health as well as offering healthy ideas.

There are just two things to keep in mind for our forums board.
I know this issue incites anger, but we ask that everyone remember to keep the language appropriate for all aged readers, as we are truly trying to reach the next generation.
We also ask that you include sources and that all links or copied information be credited properly and bear no copyright enfringements.

We are excited about this new addition to the Goshen Gazette and we hope and pray that it serves as resource center for those seeking life the way our Creator designed it!

Imagine My Surprise

I was truly shocked to check American mainstream headlines this morning and find nothing about the Monsanto protest, on the front page . . . nothing!


In a search at one mainstream site, the most recent article about Monsanto I could find was over 5 years old . . . Considering the reality I face attempting a back to natural homestead, I am now a firm believer in alternative news sources. It's just a matter of sorting through what's available or becoming one, or both!

I did find some great photos that I am going to post. I think these pictures are truly worth a thousand words . . .
These are just a few photos in American cities, of the many taken around the world. http://communities.washingtontimes.com/neighborhood/reading-ingredients-tales-health-conscious-mom/2013/may/25/march-against-monsanto-gmo-protests-436-cities-wor/


These photos by Todd DeFeo in Ashville NC


These photos in Vermont by Mark Collier



The next four photos were found at MOM Facebook Page
Salt Lake City



The very best place to stand against GMO is in a garden . . .

A Few Helpful Links

We've linked a few sites here for those who are trying to keep their home garden GMO free, and not have to relinquish rights or register their own harvested seeds. Take note, make a note. Heirloom seeds can become contaminated by pollination from a GMO field, and that appears to be the plan . . . This corporate leviathan has gained control of 40% of the U.S. vegetable seed market by buying up smaller companies, and now owns the rights to the names themselves of many kinds of seeds. Although, nature in it's natural state cannot be patented, when a company has the gall to tamper with said natural state, trademarks and patents abound. Thus these tips from Healthy Home Economist: Avoid buying from the seed companies affiliated with Monsanto. Here’s a list of these seed companies: The links contained in the following two sentences will take you to an independent site entitled "Occupy Monsanto 360" Buy from this list of companies Monsanto HASN’T bought and are not affiliated at this time. Avoid certain heirloom varieties because Monsanto now apparently owns the names. This article lists the seed varieties to avoid. Ask seed companies if they have taken the Safe Seed Pledge. The preceding link is a list of companies that have done this, also provided by Occupy Monsanto 360. You may continue reading at this site for more information as to how to keep your home garden free of GMO cross-pollination. Who knows, avoiding cross pollination may protect a few honey bees, also! There is an update at Before It's News regarding the Court's decision between an Indiana farmer and Monsanto.

Introducing ~ NONsanto

This will be an new addition to the Goshen Gazette. We will bring you current information, as current as we can obtain, that you may make healthy choices for your family and your future. Biotech and global GMO Stats We are also building a website, which will make it's internet debut after Shavu'ot. The plan is for it to be a place to post information and links, good and bad, for those who are also seeking safe food and maybe even producing some independently. We will make a formal announcement in the Goshen Gazette, when the time comes and all we ask is that all information be linked directly to the author to avoid copyright issues and no inappropriate language, regardless of how disgusting the information is. Please, remember the words and warnings of George Carlin in regard to vocabulary! http://farmwars.info/?p=10553