Paul Forlenza - Public Policy Advisor
Former Democratic Candidate for Vermont Senate - 2004

Genetically Modified Seeds
GMOs pose a threat to the future of agriculture in VT
  •  GMO pollen moves with wind and insects
  •  Vermont's farmers risk losing their market advantage
  •  Well funded opposition


My position on GMOs are similar to VPIRG and GE Free VT Coalition recommendations.








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Farmer Right-to-Know Law
  • key legislative victory in 2004
  • mandates the labeling of GMOs
  • requires reporting of GMO seed sales
 More action needed
  • Create definition of GMOs
  • enact more stringent regulation
  • pass Farmer Protection Act, defining liability issues
  • moratorium on the further growing of GE crops until there is credible and independent scientific evidence that these products are not harmful to our health, the environment, and the survival of family farms
   Encourage thorough policy review by legislators.