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Article: Lords of the (GM) harvest.(Stats)(Monsanto vs farmers)(Brief Article)
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- Sojourners Magazine
- Article date:
- April 1, 2005
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As if U.S. farmers weren't in enough trouble, now the "seed police" are after them. Monsanto, the world leader in genetically modified grains, is pursuing fines and jail sentences for farmers who use their seed in non-contractual ways--such as saving it and sowing it the next season. The Center for Food Safety has released an investigative review of Monsanto's use of U.S. patent law to crack down on farmers. Monsanto has filed 90 lawsuits against U.S. farmers in 25 states that involve 147 farmers and 39 small businesses or farm companies, according to the report.
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