"In an effort to protect the rights of organic farmers and the integrity of our agricultural seed stock, Maine organic potato farmer Jim Gerritsen joined the Public Patent Foundation's lawsuit against Monsanto and as President of the Organic Seed Growers and Trade Association is the lead plaintiff, along with 83 other organizations, including Food Democracy Now!.
Gerritsen made his first trip to New York City to join the Farmers March to share his concern about the loss of organic seeds to genetic contamination and the threat this poses to farmers, eaters and our food supply." Read more here
Read more about the lawsuit against Monsanto:
Aroostook farmer the face of organic growers' fight against Monsanto
Bridgewater organic farmer included on list of those changing the world
Visit Jim Gerritsen's website, Wood Prairie Farm
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