Liana Hoodes
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Liana Hoodes commented on Liana Hoodes's blog post 'VOTE POLL (MSNBC): Should GE Foods be Labeled?'
Why are (some) polls important?  In this case, nearly every poll that is done asking US citizens whether they want GE foods labeled, comes up with amazingly high numbers.  A poll done this fall indicated 93% of those polled wanted GE…
Feb 28, 2011

VOTE POLL (MSNBC): Should GE Foods be Labeled?

 MSNBC is polling readers on whether or not they think genetically modified foods should be labeled: http://health.newsvine.com/_question/2011/02/25/6131050-do-you-believe-genetically-modified-foods-should-be-labeled.…See More
Blog post by Liana Hoodes Feb 28, 2011

Nature Happens - Humans Can't Control Everything, Particularly GE Alfalfa

Nature Happens - Humans Can't Control Everything, Particularly GE Alfalfa By:   Lisa J. Bunin, Liana Hoodes, Michael Sligh1 Last week, USDA announced its decision to allow the planting of Monsanto’s Roundup Ready (RR) GM alfalfa without any ongoing monitoring or regulation whatsoever.  Despite widespread consumer, farmer, and food industry opposition and contrary scientific evidence, the Agency proclaimed Roundup Ready alfalfa: ―as safe as traditionally bred alfalfa." This is simply not…See More
Blog post by Liana Hoodes Feb 25, 2011
Laura Cascioli commented on Liana Hoodes's blog post 'NO GE ALFALFA -- CALL THE PRESIDENT TODAY!'
Thank you for the info.  I will pass it along.
Jan 20, 2011

NO GE ALFALFA -- CALL THE PRESIDENT TODAY!

** ACTION ALERT ** USDA is about to approveGenetically Engineered AlfalfaTell President Obama:"NO GE ALFALFA!"USDA has completed its environmental review of GE Alfalfa, and is poised to approve ("de-regulate") its use.    Secretary Vilsack has rejected the option to prohibit the planting (and continuing to regulate)  GE Alfalfa,  despite the clear recognition in its environmental impact study that that GE contamination of organic and…See More
Blog post by Liana Hoodes Jan 18, 2011

VICTORY FOR FARMERS IN SUPREME COURT GMO CASE

High Court Delivers Ruling that Leaves Ban on Planting of Roundup Ready Alfalfa in Place in First-Ever Case on a Genetically-Engineered CropJune 21, 2010 -- from Center For Food Safety The United States Supreme Court announced itsdecision Monday in Monsanto v. Geerston Farms, the first geneticallymodified crop case ever brought before the Supreme Court. Although theHigh Court decision reverses parts of the lower courts' rulings, thejudgment holds that the ban on planting Roundup Ready Alfalfa…See More
Blog post by Liana Hoodes Jun 22, 2010

Liana on the Radio -- Organic and Food Access, Climate Change and more...

Hear Liana Hoodes talk about Organic and Food Access, Climate Change, and Why Organic Costs More on Food Sleuth RadioWhat's up with the National Organic Coalition?Check out NOC NewsMay 2010…See More
Blog post by Liana Hoodes May 18, 2010

TEN GOOD REASONS WHY GMOs ARE NOT COMPATIBLE WITH ORGANIC AGRICULTURE

National Organic Coalition - NOC An important article to read and share:"TEN GOOD REASONS WHY GMOs ARE NOT COMPATIBLE WITH ORGANIC AGRICULTURE" by Jim Riddle.A simple explanation as to why GMOs may lead to a dramatic increase in food allergies, obesity, diabetes, and other food-related diseases. A description of some of the ecological impacts of Genetic Engineeri...ng (GE), such as decline in the populations of Monarch butterflies,…See More
Blog post by Liana Hoodes Apr 13, 2010
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Liana Hoodes is now a member of Hudson Valley Food Network Sep 14, 2009

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Director, National Organic Coalition.
the National Organic Coalition is a national alliance of organizations working to provide a "Washington voice" for farmers, ranchers, environmentalists, consumers and progressive industry members involved in organic agriculture.

NOC seeks to work cooperatively with, and add value to, existing organic and sustainable agriculture organizations, networks and coalitions to ensure a united voice for organic integrity.
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National Organic Coalition
Website
http://www.nationalorganiccoalition.org
Why did you join HVFN?
I have grown my own food for nearly 30 years, and worked on federal policy to support sustainable, family-scale agriculture for 20 years. The Hudson Valley is beginning to be a model of sustainable food systems.

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VOTE POLL (MSNBC): Should GE Foods be Labeled?

Posted on February 28, 2011 at 12:02pm 1 Comment

 

MSNBC is polling readers on whether or not they think genetically modified foods should be labeled: …

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Liana Hoodes

Nature Happens - Humans Can't Control Everything, Particularly GE Alfalfa

Posted on February 25, 2011 at 5:19pm 0 Comments

Nature Happens - Humans Can't Control Everything, Particularly GE Alfalfa

 By:   Lisa J. Bunin, Liana Hoodes, Michael Sligh1

 

Last week, USDA announced its decision to allow the planting of Monsanto’s Roundup Ready (RR) GM alfalfa without any ongoing monitoring or regulation whatsoever.  Despite widespread consumer, farmer, and food industry opposition and contrary scientific…

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NO GE ALFALFA -- CALL THE PRESIDENT TODAY!

Posted on January 18, 2011 at 3:55pm 1 Comment

** ACTION ALERT **

 

USDA is about to approve…

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VICTORY FOR FARMERS IN SUPREME COURT GMO CASE

Posted on June 22, 2010 at 2:15pm 0 Comments

High Court Delivers Ruling that Leaves Ban on Planting of Roundup Ready Alfalfa in Place in First-Ever Case on a Genetically-Engineered Crop



June 21, 2010 -- from Center For Food Safety… Continue

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