What’s on your plate ?
Are you eating Genetically Modified Food ?
Why a GM-free SA ?
Facts and fairness
Sunday 30 March, 2014
Doors open 6.00PM
Talks start 6.30PM
Venue: The Market Shed
1 Holland St, Adelaide
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Local and international experts will present information on the global issue of Genetically Modified Food – what it is, how it affects the environment and agriculture, and its impact on our health and wellbeing. With personal video presentations sent for SA from:
International experts:
Dr Vandana Shiva, world-renowned Indian scientist, author of more than 20 books, advocate for agro-ecology and GM-free farming systems, and board member of the International Forum on Globalization.
Jeffrey Smith, pre-eminent US communicator on the dangers of GM crops and foods, and GM-free advocate. Author of 'Seeds of Deception' and 'Genetic Roulette: The Documented Health Risks of Genetically Engineered Foods'. Founder and Director of the Institute for Responsible Technology.
Local Guest Speaker:
Jim Mitchell, SA Genetic Food Information Network (SAGFIN) www.sagfin.org.au
Jim has 35 years experience and active involvement with environmental and health matters.
His presentation is: GM Myths and Truths.
Evening format
1 hr of videos, ½ hr break, then local speaker gives 25 min talk and a Q and A. Finish: by 9.00PM.
We recommend an early dinner or bring along a sandwich. The evening is informal.
Q and A: Feel free to bring your questions for the Q and A at the end.
Tea, coffee, cake available for sale – from 6.00PM and during the break
Seating is limited, so please BYO folding chair, in case.
Donations are welcome and will help spread the message.
Co-presented by
- Food Matters Onkaparinga
- SA Genetic Food Information Network (SAGFIN),
- Green Light Network
- Regional Food Industry Association.
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SAGFIN GM-free forum PDF File
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