Do farmers that grow GE or GMO (genetically engineered) crops know about the hazards?
The beginnings of GMO are rooted in efforts to develop crops that would grow in harsh climates, particularly areas of drought. The next generation of GMO was driven by the desire to create crops that were resistant to disease and insects. It has since gotten out of hand. With the advent of globalized trade, they needed to make foods that could travel well – it is important that the fruit crops from Chile arrive at least looking good in US markets. Machine picked fruits and vegetables need to be able to withstand the rough handling of machines. With the demise of the small, family owned farm and the growth of large, agribusiness run farms we have seen the creation of an ever growing, food monopoly headed up by ADM, Monsanto, 3M and Dow. They don’t care about the effects of their foods – they care about how much it costs to produce those foods on large, mechanized farms. Buying produce from local, organic producers is the best way to circumvent this reality for the individual who is luck
