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GMO Symposim- Our Right to Know- Label GMO's!

Come Join us at the GMO Symposium  "50 Countries, Including China, Label Their GMO's- Why Not Us?"  Wednesday,  July 25th, 6:30- 9:30 p.m., at the San Rafael Community Center, 618 'B' Street in downtown San Rafael 
$10-$20 donation at the door.
6:30 pm- Meet & Greet- Interactive tables with speakers and local community groups. Taste GMO-free, organic foods served by local food companies.
7:30 pm- Panel discussion followed by music from acclaimed singer, Maria Muldaur
Guests include: 

* Claire Cummings, Environmental Lawyer and author of "Uncertain Peril"  

* Jeffrey Smith, author of "Seeds of Deception" & "Genetic Roulette"   

* Pamm Larry, Leader of the California GMO Labeling Initiative, Prop. 37  

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* Maria Muldaur, renowned singer/performer

* Moderator, Robin Carpenter, KWMR Radio Talk-show Host new addtion- non-GMO music by 'Glowbox'

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Despite polls that indicate Americans overwhelmingly want GMO foods labeled,

the USDA continues to allow their production 

and sale without labeling or adequate testing. On 

November 6th, 2012, Californians will have the chance to vote YES, on Ca Proposition 37 '

Our Right to Know-Label GMO's'.  

Come find out what is happening with GMOs and why we should 

be concerned! An outstanding panel of experts on GMO technologies will discuss 

how recombinant DNA are affecting our health & environment, 

and what we can do politically.   

For more information, contact (415) 454-9898. Wheelchair accessible. 

 

 

 

  
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