SAN FRANCISCO, Nov. 3 (AScribe Newswire) -- Yesterday, while millions of Americans went to the polls in record numbers, Marin county, voted to ban the cultivation of Genetically Engineered (GE) crops.
Marin County joins Mendocino and Trinity becoming the next county to ban genetically engineered crops.
"Despite the Farm Bureau's statewide misinformation campaign, the people in Marin have spoken: we do not want GE crops," says Ronnie Cummins, Executive Director of the Organic Consumers Association.
Marin county forms an integral piece in a nationwide movement of local communities reclaiming their BioDemocrcy, building local, organic communities dedicated to safe food, fair prices for farmers and long-term sustainability. Next in line are several other California counties and cities, including Sonoma and Alameda counties, as well as the city of Arcata.
"Marin county's decision is the next step in creating a statewide ban on genetically engineered crops," according to Ryan Zinn, California Campaign coordinator for the Organic Consumers Association. "California's future depends on safe, organic, farmer centered food and agriculture."
CONTACTS: Organic Consumers Association --
Ronnie Cummins, 218-226-4164 or 218-226-3871, Ronnie@OrganicConsumers.org
Ryan Zinn, 415-271-6833, ryan@organicconsumers.org
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