Percy Schmeiser tour

Co-Hosted by Sheana Davis of The Epicurean Connection, the tour will bring to light Percy’s story of his ongoing struggle and court appeal with agri- chemical and GE giant, Monsanto. Special guest speakers include Dr. Ignacio Chapela (UC Berkeley), Michael Pollan (author, Omnivore’s Dilemma), Peggy Miars (CCOF Executive Director), Sheana Davis (The Epicurean Connection), and Britt Bailey (Environmental Commons).

Longtime farmers from Saskatchewan, Canada, Percy Schmeiser and his wife Louise were close to reaching retirement when they were surprisingly sued by Monsanto in 1998. Monsanto claimed the Schmeisers were illegally growing their patented GE technology, RoundUp Ready Canola, in their fields. But Schmeiser was yet another victim of unwanted, GE contamination, and decided to take his fight all the way to the Supreme Court. The Schmeiser’s never wanted the GE seed to enter their crop fields in the first place, and they have been sharing their story ever since.

All programs begin at 7 p.m. with doors opening at 6 p.m. Cost is a $10 donation (except for UC Berkeley, which is free), and no one will be turned away for lack of funds.

Tour dates:
- Monday, November 13, Santa Cruz, Live Oak Grange (831-423-2263)
- Tuesday, November 14, UC Berkeley, North Gate Hall (510-847-7141)
- Thursday, November 16, Sonoma, Burlingam Hall (707-935-7960)
- Friday, November 17, Ukiah, Mendocino Community College Little Theater (707-468-3012)
- Saturday, November 18, Pt. Arena/Manchester, Garcia Grange (707-882-3425)

All proceeds and donations from these events will go directly to the Schmeiser’s efforts to fight Monsanto and GE contamination, as well as to educate the public and farmers alike about the severe risks associated with GE crops.


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Rockin' the Boat: Percy Schmeiser vs. Monsanto
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