Category Archives: News
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Big Island GMO bill needs testimony
Posted on May 9, 2013 by Astrid in Action Alert!, Hawaii Island News, Legislation, NewsThere will be a hearing of Bill 79, An ordinance amending Chapter 14 of the Hawai`i County Code 1983 (2005 Edition, as Amended), by adding a new article relating to prohibition of genetically modified organisms written by Councilperson Margaret Wille. 9:00 a.m., May 14 in Public Safety & Mass Transit Committee. Testifiers in support of [...]
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Interview about GMOs in Hawai’i with Dustin Barca – Video
Posted on May 3, 2013 by Astrid in Education, GMO Free Kaua'i, Hawaii Island News, International News, News, VideosHere is the link to the video of the half hour interview about GMOs in Hawai’i with Dustin Barca, Food Democracy Now and the biotech rep. Amazing to hear other countries speaking about Hawai’i being ground zero for genetic experimentation and chemical cocktails. Please share this with your ohana. Mahalo and deep respect for Ohana O [...]
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Kauai’s Food Bill of Rights – Please Sign Petition
Posted on April 28, 2013 by Astrid in GMO Free Kaua'i, NewsThis ordinance, when passed, will set the legal framework to protect self-sustainable agricultural practices here on Kaua’i and possibly across the nation. Similar ordinances are already protecting the rights of people and nature around the world! Time is of the essence as we will be presenting this petition to our Mayor and County Council on [...]
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Kauai – Newsletter Labeling Bill, GM Corn vs nonGM Corn, Vandana on PBS, GMO a Go Go
Posted on April 26, 2013 by Astrid in Action Alert!, Education, GMO Free Kaua'i, Hawaii Island News, Kaua‘i News, News, VideosAloha GMO-Free Kaua’i Supporters, There will be a fun CD release and benefit show this Saturday by Preeta at KCC. This is a show that will help GMO Free Kauai , we will be there and hope to see you there. Here’s the complete Info: Preeta’s new CD, ‘WE ARE CHANGED’ Release and Benefit Show [...]
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Food Safety/Food Justice
Posted on April 2, 2013 by Astrid in Education, Health, NewsArticles and slide shows on genetically-modified organisms biopharming, recombinant bovine growth hormone, food irradiation, agricultural antibiotics, food justice, and sustainable agriculture. Please visit this very informative Website Public Health & Social Justice: phsj.org/food-safety-issues/
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GMO March Saturday
Posted on March 30, 2013 by Astrid in Moloka‘i NewsGMO March Saturday.
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BREAKING NEWS from Walter Ritte~ HAWAII!
Posted on March 19, 2013 by Astrid in Action Alert!, Hawaii Island News, Kaua‘i News, Legislation, Maui News, Moloka‘i News, News, O‘ahu NewsALL of our efforts our WORKING! GET YOUR TESTIMONY READY! “GOOD BIG NEWS TODAY…THERE WILL BE A SENATE HEARING ON HB 174 THIS THURS MORN. 3/21/13 !!! NOT MUCH TIME TO SPREAD THE NEWS TO GET THE TROOPS OUT. THIS IS A HUGE OPPORTUNITY FOR OUR VOICES TO BE HEARD, WE NEED A LOUD CLEAR [...]
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Kaua’i – Community Seed Exchange is coming up!
Posted on February 28, 2013 by Astrid in Events, GMO Free Kaua'i, Kaua‘i News, NewsDiversity Held by Many Hands Kaua`i gardeners may feel a little more lucky–and a lot more diversified–if they choose to venture out for the 11th Biannual Seed and Plant Exchange on St. Patrick’s Day, Sunday March 17th, 2013. Regenerations Botanical Garden and its partners will host this popular event from noon until 5pm at the [...]
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Gary Hooser: It’s Not About Eating The Corn
Posted on February 21, 2013 by Astrid in GMO Free Kaua'i, Kaua‘i News, NewsPosted February 21, 2013 on GaryHooser’s Blog -Thoughts, Analysis and Ramblings by Gary Hooser It’s not about eating the corn Not for me anyway. The decision to eat or not eat the corn is only a small reason I support the labeling of genetically modified foods and hold deep reservations about the industry as a whole. People on my island [...]
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HB174 A Bill for Labeling GMOs
Posted on February 17, 2013 by Hawaii SEED in Hawaii Island News, Kaua‘i News, Legislation, Maui News, Moloka‘i News, News, O‘ahu NewsThis bill imposes labeling requirements and import restrictions on imported genetically engineered produce. Authorizes labeling of non-genetically engineered food and creates a private right of action to enjoin violations. (HB174 HD2) It is currently the bill that most GMO labeling advocates are supporting and hoping to get passed in the 2013 Legislative Session. Please call [...]
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