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Post by wolf on Jan 31, 2016 20:33:09 GMT -9
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Post by skunkybudz4me on Jan 31, 2016 20:45:53 GMT -9
"NO to GMO" IMHO....
GMO crops have been proven to take over non GMO crops.
There's a few cases out there where farmers took GMO seeds and planted them. The other local farmers non GMO crops "transformed" or morphed into GMO crops.
In turn, Monsanto (the holder to the patten on those GMO crops) sued the farms for growing without Monsanto approval.
Some folks have thrown out the argument that cross breeding and making a hybrid, is the same. I disagree, your not removing spacific genetics out of the plant like you do with GMO seeds.
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Post by wolf on Jan 31, 2016 21:34:01 GMT -9
I remember hearing about the monsanto BS..
Im not a fan of GMO myself, but what does all of this spell for organic growers.?
Id rather use alfalpha meal and other organics for nutrient rich teas opposed to big label bottled nutes. (i imagine they use alot of the same ingredients)
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Post by skunkybudz4me on Jan 31, 2016 22:39:34 GMT -9
I think organic growers need to keep spreading the word of organics, it's health benefits, how easy it can be, and how bad GMO is.
Stick to heirloom seeds only, no matter what you grow.
Look at how much the GMO movement has failed in the Euro's,Russia and South America.
There's plenty of places that are offering organic ingredients to make tea's and composts, you may just have to shop around a bit.
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Post by AKNorthernlights on Feb 1, 2016 19:22:41 GMT -9
I am not real up to speed on this GMO thing but my understanding from the read is that it is more resistant to pesticides, than non GMO.
I also grow organic and try to adhere to strict organic guidelines when ever I can for all my organic amendment's in my soil and tea's
I also don't throw store bought veg or fruit scraps in my compost bin,you never know whats in them, its all natural organic's only.
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Post by skunkybudz4me on Feb 1, 2016 19:40:15 GMT -9
They alter the gene in the seed to resist pests, weather conditions, growing patterns, etc, etc....
I suggest looking into the independent studies done on GMO crops if you have the time. That alone will explain why it's so important to keep with Non GMO, and why we should focus on rebuilding the heirloom seed trade.
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