Okanagan Specialty Fruit has applied to plant genetically modified apples in the Okanagan. This is a concern for organic growers because bees will cross-pollinate between the GM apples and the organic ones. BC growers stand to lose export markets and more if their organic standards are compromised.
The Certified Organic Associations of BC (COABC), the BC Fruit Growers Association, the Regional District of the
Okanagan Similkameen, and the Washington Hort Council have all spoken
out against the introduction of a genetically modified apple into the Similkameen.
The Canadian Food Inspection Agency (CFIA) will take the number of letters they receive
into account as part of their decision about this, so the more letters
they receive, the better. They are seriously considering letting this
apple be propagated, which will contaminate all the Organic production
within a year or two.
Please go to this link to speak out against the GM apple initiative in the Okanagan:
http://www.cban.ca/Resources/Topics/GE-Crops-and-Foods-Not-on-the-Market/Apple
More information is also available through COABC:
http://www.certifiedorganic.bc.ca/docs/GMOapple%20info%20sheet.pdf
The CFIA's deadline is Tuesday, July 3rd, so please comment at the link above and spread the word!
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