Resistance in Canada is rebuilding to take on the threat of genetically engineered (genetically modified or GM) wheat as the world’s first GM wheat is grown in Argentina and Canadian government researchers are conducting field tests of unregulated gene-edited wheat in Alberta. Click here to read CBAN’s new factsheet on GM wheat.
For more information on GM wheat see www.cban.ca/wheat.
Event – Saskatoon – November
We don’t knead GMO wheat!
Celebrating and protecting organic wheat
Join us on Tues, Nov 5, 6.30pm-8.30pm at the Broadway Collective, 733 Broadway Ave, Saskatoon. Hosted by SaskOrganics & Organic Connections.
Featured Speakers:
- Lucy Sharratt, Coordinator, Canadian Biotechnology Action Network (CBAN)
- Will Robbins, Organic grain farmer
- Bryn Rawlyk, Owner, Night Oven Bakery
Companies are preparing to put new genetically modified organisms (GMOs) on the market, including gene-edited wheat. Organic farmers are committed to fighting these GMOs and protecting non-GM choice for Canadians. Join organic farmers, bakers, and consumers to find out the latest updates about GMOs and enjoy an evening of learning, community, and celebration of organic food and farming.
Organic bread snacks and other refreshments served! Cash bar. For more information see www.saskorganics.org/events.
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