Measure to ban GMO crops makes ballot in southern Oregon
MEDFORD, Ore. (AP) — A measure to ban genetically modified crops in Jackson County in Southern Oregon has qualified for the ballot in 2014.
County officials confirmed that petitions seeking the vote had enough valid signatures — 4,662 were required.
The Medford Mail Tribune reports that means the measure goes to a vote in the May primary election in 2014.
The measure would ban anyone from raising genetically engineered plants in Jackson County, with exemptions for scientific research.
It also calls for the county to conduct inspections and allows enforcement through citizen lawsuits.
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Information from: Mail Tribune, http://www.mailtribune.com/
Copyright 2013 The Associated Press
GMO salmon leave there pen and breed with wild salmon is a good analogy of what happens with crops. Â There is limited land that is grade a farm land. Costco, Target, Petsmart, Gateway Mall were built on grade A fertile world class soils. Malls and development belong on gumbo soils not fit for growing. GMO corn has increased the use of round-up instead of reducing its use like was first advertised do to resistant weeds. Test first then let out of bag.
Hey 'backward' Southern Oregon ahead of the self proclaimed more 'Progressive' Eugene/Lane County? Say it isn't so! lol
Great news!
Good move! love it! Is the exemptions for scientific research really needed? why have the research when no one wants the frankenstein foods anyway? We already know GMO seeds are not wanted so whats to research?