tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1539289124418033397.post4886044035150728411..comments2023-10-30T02:34:05.398-07:00Comments on The View From Farview Farm: Headache on the HorizonBohttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06082327341507554187noreply@blogger.comBlogger3125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1539289124418033397.post-68391701223654661042011-03-16T15:03:57.477-07:002011-03-16T15:03:57.477-07:00As a result of growing up and working on the fring...As a result of growing up and working on the fringe of agriculture, I've enjoyed staying informed of the past,present and future of this industry. After moving to Chico I became interested in, and grew, many heirloom vegetables which, until recently, could only be purchased online. I'm old enough to have opinions about "altered" food such as seedless varieties of grapes and melons for example. I prefer the older heirloom flavors that are getting harder and harder to find because the altered varieties are more uniform in size, usually produce higher yields and often have longer shelf life. All in exchange for quality. As have been pointed out, Monsanto is at the forefront of genetic alterations for "the good of mankind". Not in my opinion. A recent TV program discussed pending lawsuits by Monsanto to prevent the planting of, in this case corn, seeds that could reproduce. The claim is that Monsanto seeds are at risk because of this foul practice and they have far-reaching contracts for future (altered) seed sales. Last I heard Monsanto was winning the economically protectionist battle. Money talks. Let's google surf and find out more. I applaud the few who are trying to protect the future of heirlooms. As for the bees, Bo, you and I should invest in hives to help protect and increase our local bee populations while reaping the added benefits of better pollination.Cally Kidhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14130906852736917449noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1539289124418033397.post-31215787469658671002011-03-16T08:34:02.179-07:002011-03-16T08:34:02.179-07:00Unintended consequences on Bayer's part???? A...Unintended consequences on Bayer's part???? And TOTALLY intended consequences on Monsanto's part?? I don't know the nitty-gritty about Monsanto but enough to know I don't like what I hear. And I heard (but have not checked out the facts) that Haiti refused our chemically altered seeds after their earthquake? And my dad still comments that when DDT was used, Malaria was very low. Ah if only we could save the world!Kathrynhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06404982692347100269noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1539289124418033397.post-41850844609495071962011-03-16T08:26:25.833-07:002011-03-16T08:26:25.833-07:00Brilliant connection between Bayer and Monsanto. ...Brilliant connection between Bayer and Monsanto. I had not made that leap yet.Linda Coxhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05833867915253784064noreply@blogger.com