For instance, the Irish potato famine (which actually effected almost the entire continent of Europe) and the more recent (1970s) famine caused by almost total annihilation of the wheat crop in the USSR. Yes, I do have fears about producing GMO seed and tampering with something that the entire life of the planet depends on. 0000509934 00000 n The Ferry-Morse Seed Company is a supplier of seeds, and was at one time the largest such company in the world. Only if you are trying to convince them of something. Ferry bought land in California to grow crops for seed. All Seeds of Change seeds are 100% Organic and 100% Non-GMO. Nobody of the big guys is going to tell you which seeds they buy from their competitors, and by definition if you buy a variety you can research it's entire pedigree. And more detailed explanations about what you meant and what you think. Hopefully IF it is explained well enough others might get a better understanding of the issue.". You accused me of labeling you. Trouncing the entire field because we don't like some parts of it is effectively throwing the baby out with the bath water. There is a link to a pdf on his site that shows the graphics a little more clearly. And I find it hard to believe that you are not fully aware that you are doing that. They are intended only to understand why farmers in India use Bt cotton. Ferry & Co with $750,000 in capital, and Ferry as president,[4] James McMillan as vice-president, H. Kirke White as secretary, and Charles C. Bowen as treasurer. I get Mother Earth News out of the library once in awhile. Rodney - PC misquoted me, I said people becoming aware of the issue of GMOs was a good thing. I agree with you, it is an emotional issue, so sticking to facts and trying to say no less and no more than what you mean is important, just not always easy to do. And is that the only such story about the effects of Monsanto and their seeds and the biotech seed field? 250 Milli-Gram Eggplant Black Beauty Vegetable (Seed Packet) Model # 466437.199.906735. I personally have no opinion about Monsanto, except to roll my eyes when people scream about how they are going to control the food supply and kill us all. And this article does a great job of explaining why I want to buy seed from these companies. I've already made my decision and I did enough research before I did to feel very comfortable with my choice. Thank you for the link to Seed Alliance, that was encouraging. 2. rareseeds Also known as Baker Creek Heirloom Seeds, rareseeds is a company offering some of the more rare heirloom varieties out there. :-), I hope that clarifies what I was trying to say. Which seed companies are owned by Monsanto? - IronSet 0000535474 00000 n Respect your time? I haven't bought a non organic commercial fertilizer in 30 years of growing. I did a bit of research, I don't believe that Ferry Morse/ Jiffy/ American Seed is owned by Monsanto. I have tremendous respect for what they are trying to do. Most gardeners were quick to heap praise on their favorite seed companies and their . You still dont know that they wont at some future time. D.M. Ferry Seed Company - Nursery and Seed Catalogs - Research Guides Its not easy to explain it completely, but Ill give it a try. You seem to still want to believe that GMO seed may not be such a bad thing. They also had 50 seed in their sunflower packets. Concise and to the point and analyzing the subject youre discussing and not the person you are discussing it with is also beneficial.
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