Which Federal Politicians Oppose GMO Labeling?

We will not be having baskets July 13th and July 20th. 

Monsanto's Minions in Congress

Each year Monsanto contributes hundreds of thousands of dollars to elected officials, while their powerful allies, Food Inc. and the Farm Bureau, contribute millions more. We characterize these indentured Congress members as "Monsanto's Minions," to call attention to the fact that they would rather deny consumers the right to know whether their foods are genetically engineered or not (90% of their constituents want labels on GMOs), rather than standing up to Monsanto and the other Gene Giants: Syngenta, Dow, BASF, Dupont, and Bayer.

Is your US Representative one of Monsanto's Minions?

Find out here: http://capwiz.com/grassrootsnetroots/directory/congdir.tt?action=myreps_form

Representatives for Mountain Lakes, NJ...

Sen. Frank Lautenberg (D-NJ)

5th term Democrat from New Jersey.

Sen. Robert Menendez (D-NJ)

2nd term Democrat from New Jersey. Appt. 1/2006.

Rep. Rodney Frelinghuysen (R-NJ 11th District)

8th term Republican from New Jersey 11th District.

All three Oppose Labeling Genetically Modified Foods

These Congresspersons opposes consumers' right to know whether our foods contain genetically engineered ingredients.

They have never co-sponsored the bills that Congressman Dennis Kucinich and Senator Barbara Boxer have introduced to create needed regulations for the products of genetic engineering that are used in agriculture and food. These include crops, food ingredients, growth hormones and vaccines.

Enjoy! Marnie

Co-op Vacation Dates

I finally have some vacation dates for you! We will not be having baskets July 13th and July 20th. If we need to take other weeks off, I will inform you by both email and this newsletter.

Exams end in a couple days and my son is SO ready for summer! I, of course am scrambling to put together my own vacations! I hope your’s are better planned out. I’ll enjoy getting away, but will miss everything here! I don’t know if I can leave my garden for 2 weeks!

California Proposes Use of Methyl Iodide, Known to Cause Cancer, Late-Term Miscarriages and Irreversible Brain Damage

In February 2010, a Scientific Review Committee commissioned by the California Department of Pesticide Regulation (DPR) concluded that the use of methyl iodide in agriculture would endanger public health:

Susan Kegley, a consulting scientist for Pesticide Action Network, summed it up for the San Francisco Chronicle: "This stuff just kills everything," said Kegley, a chemist, who pointed out that even low doses have caused neurological damage and fetal death in laboratory animals. "It is a known carcinogen."

"We are likely to see a greater incidence of thyroid disease with use of this chemical," said Kegley, who wears double gloves and uses syringes, a fume hood and ventilation devices whenever she handles the chemical in the lab.

Despite scientist concerns, on April 30, 2010, California proposed using methyl iodide in agriculture.

Take Action by June 29: Call Governor Schwarzennegger & demand that methyl iodide not be approved: (916) 445-2841.

Take Action:

http://capwiz.com/grassrootsnetroots/issues/alert/?alertid=14141916

Enjoy! Marnie

New Madison Branch

For all who live in the proximity of Madison – this is the first week for our new Madison Branch of the Co-op. Daria’s space is on Chapel Street, two blocks from Main Street, and she is a lovely woman. Please contact me if you are interested in picking up your produce from her garage.
FruitLady@MountainLakesOrganic.com

Seed Exchange 
Its time to start your garden (indoors)! Bring your extra seeds and take some that are here!

Green Patriot and OCA Expose 1,4 Dioxane in Household Products
March 12, at a press conference held adjacent to the Natural Products Expo West, the Green Patriot Working Group (GPWG), led by environmental health consumer advocate David Steinman, and the Organic Consumers Association announced that Procter and Gamble (P&G) and the Green Patriot have reached an agreement in principle that P&G will reformulate its top-selling Herbal Essences brand to reduce levels of the carcinogenic contaminant 1,4-dioxane. The press conference also announced new 1,4-dioxane test results for twenty laundry detergents, of which notably some of the most popular mainstream brands - including Dial, Church & Dwight Co. and Procter & Gamble - had the highest levels overall.
www.organicconsumers.org/bodycare/PG-press-release-03-10.pdf