Why We Are Against Genetically Modefied Organisms – CCCFS States Position

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Below are some highlighted reasons CCCFS is against GMOs in any form.

𝐋𝐨𝐬𝐬 𝐨𝐟 𝐒𝐞𝐞𝐝 𝐒𝐨𝐯𝐞𝐫𝐞𝐢𝐠𝐧𝐭𝐲

✓ GMOs are patented, giving corporations ownership and control over the seeds

✓ Farmers may be required to sign agreements not to save or exchange seeds

✓ Traditional seeds may be contaminated with GMO traits, making them unusable

𝐃𝐞𝐩𝐞𝐧𝐝𝐞𝐧𝐜𝐞 𝐨𝐧 𝐂𝐨𝐫𝐩𝐨𝐫𝐚𝐭𝐞 𝐒𝐞𝐞𝐝𝐬

✓ Farmers will become reliant on purchasing GMO seeds from corporations each season

✓ This can lead to a loss of autonomy and control over their own farming practices

✓ Corporations will dictate farming practices, prices, and seed selection

𝐓𝐡𝐫𝐞𝐚𝐭𝐬 𝐭𝐨 𝐁𝐢𝐨𝐝𝐢𝐯𝐞𝐫𝐬𝐢𝐭𝐲

✓ GMOs will replace traditional seed varieties, leading to a loss of genetic diversity

✓ This can make crops more vulnerable to disease and reduce their ability to adapt to changing environments

𝐂𝐮𝐥𝐭𝐮𝐫𝐚𝐥 𝐇𝐞𝐫𝐢𝐭𝐚𝐠𝐞

✓ Traditional seeds will hold cultural and spiritual significance for rural farmers

✓ Loss of these seeds will erode cultural heritage and community identity

𝐄𝐜𝐨𝐧𝐨𝐦𝐢𝐜 𝐈𝐦𝐩𝐚𝐜𝐭𝐬

✓ Farmers will face increased costs from purchasing GMO seeds and associated inputs

✓ Corporate control of seeds will lead to price fixing and exploitation

𝐏𝐚𝐭𝐞𝐧𝐭𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐨𝐟 𝐋𝐢𝐟𝐞 𝐅𝐨𝐫𝐦𝐬

✓ GMO patents raise ethical concerns about owning and controlling life forms

✓ This will perpetuate a system of exploitation and colonization of traditional knowledge and resources

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