Tuesday, June 22, 2010

Germany: Champion of Organic Food or GMOs?

"When it comes to the sustainable and organic food movement, the U.S. lags far behind many European countries, including Germany. Many German farmers and consumers are dedicated to producing and eating organic, as well as local, but recently it's been revealed that the German government may not be so committed to organic food after all. Genetically engineered crops are banned in most of Europe, including Germany. But German scientists and researchers are still considered to be at the cutting edge of genetically engineered crop research, testing experimental crops with funding support from the government and in spite of vehement public protest."

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