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Seeds for Change 2012 Conference: GMOs & the Right to Choose


February 18, 2012


Genetically Modified Organisms (GMOs) are on the menu of topics at Cowichan Green Community’s (CGC’s) upcoming 3rd annual Seeds for Change Speaker Series: GMOs & the Right to Choose.
In a climate of misinformation around what is or is not a GMO and the lack of transparency regarding GMO labeling, this conference seeks to highlight examples of how citizens and communities within Canada are working together to choose alternatives. Examples will be showcased through a series of speakers and a panel discussion, featuring Jon Steinman of Deconstructing Dinner, Jean Crowder, MP Nanaimo-Cowichan, Thierry Vrain, co-owner of Innisfree Farm in Courtenay, John Wilcox of Duck Creek Farm and more.
This event will complement the end of CGC’s 30 Day Live GMO Free Challenge - an education challenge intended to inspire the community to live GMO free. From discussions of GE-Free Zones to the labeling of GMOs, this conference seeks to provide a forum through which consumers and producers can be brought up to date on the latest information regarding GMOs and if so desired, how they can be avoided.
Entrance to this conference will be by donation. Cowichan Green Community encourages those interested to pre-register as space is limited.
CGC will provide coffee, tea and light snacks. Farm’s Gate Catering will be on site serving-up a fabulous local lunch for $15.00. Participants are also welcome to BYOL.

Time: 10:00 am - 4:00 pm
Venue: the Hub in Cowichan Station
Location: 2375 Koksilah Road Cowichan Station, BC
Website: http://cowichangreencommunity.org/content/seeds-change-speaker-series-gmos-right-choose
For information contact: vanessa@cowichangreencommunity.org
Phone: 250-748-8506
Categories: Food & Beverage

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