URGENT RALLY April 9th, noon – 1pm @ St Lawrence Market Stop Monsanto’s genetically modified (GM) alfalfa registration in Eastern Canada.

Mosanto’s genetically modified alfalfa has just been cleared for the last step before they hit the market – all they need now is a final rubber-stamp by the Canadian Food Inspection Agency. Alfalfa (commonly harvested as hay) is important for organic farming. It is a high-protein feed for animals like dairy cows, beef cattle, lambs, poultry and pigs. It's also used to build nutrients in the soil, and it is a natural weed suppressant. Because alfalfa is a perennial plant that is pollinated by bees, genetically modified alfalfa will inevitably cross-pollinate with non-GM and organic alfalfa, threatening the livelihoods of family farmers across Canada. Prairie farmers have already rejected GM alfalfa because of the threat of contamination. Now Eastern Canada is at risk! For more information see www.cban.ca/alfalfa. Join this Action, hosted by the Big Carrot and other local natural food supporters on April 9th @ noon.

Here is the Facebook event page, please SHARE widely!
https://www.facebook.com/events/350847351687318/

You can also sign the on-line petition that sends a letter directly to Ag. Minister Ritz. http://tinyurl.com/d5r5zxj