GMO mini-summit 2013
Youre invited to join our panel of experts, researchers and activists in an inspirational GMO Mini-Summit. This Summit features recordings of potent presentations from inspiring experts, that took place between October 25th and November 24th, 2013. This is a virtual program you can enjoy from the comfort and convenience of your own home. If you want to know the TRUTH about GMOs and the risks Monsanto, the government, their paid advisors, and the media are deliberately hiding from you, then listen to this unique summit now.
The GMO Mini Summit is for you if:
Youre unsure what Genetically Modified Foods are and youre worried you may have already been affected.
Youre frightened about GMOs and the future of our food.
While you prioritize your health, and are diligent about eating wisely, youre still experiencing allergies,
food sensitivities, weight or intestinal issues, and you wonder if GMO foods might be to blame.
Youve read articles and maybe even seen documentaries about GMOs, but you feel even more confused
from all the conflicting evidence.
You do your best to eat unprocessed, organic food, but youre not sure if youre still
unintentionally consuming GMOs.
Youd like to be able to explain GMOs to family and friends in a quick way anyone can understand.
Youre outraged at Monsantos irresponsible corporate behavior and want to know how to take action
in a way that will make the biggest impact.
Youre on a budget or live where organic foods arent available, and would like to know how to avoid GMOs
without necessarily having to buy organic.
You want to know how to avoid GMO foods in grocery stores and restaurants.
You want to support labeling initiatives like Washingtons I-522, and you want to become better informed
so you can be an effective spokesperson and advocate.
You care about healthy food for a healthy and thriving planet.
GMOs Pose A Very Real Threat To Your Health,
Your Familys Health and Our Ecosystem.
Get The Facts Today!
Congratulations on deciding to get informed about one of the major food issues of our times: GMOs. The GMO Mini-Summit convened 20 of the worlds top GMO experts to help you get inspired, get informed and to take action to protect you and those you care about from the insidious threat posed by Monsanto and the GMO Industry. An industry that puts their profits before your health. The summit gives you unparalleled access to some of the leading scientists, health professionals, authors, speakers and activists.
The Health Threat From GMOs Is Very Real
In Europe Many GMOs Are Banned and Considered Toxic
80% of Pre-packed Food In The USA Contains GMOs
Our Government Is NOT Transparent About These Risks
Monsanto Has Deep Pockets and Well Funded Lobbyists
GMOs Are Creating Frankenstein Plants In Our Fields and Farms!
Did you know that...
Genetic Engineering is not nearly the same as hybridization. Unlike the age-old practice of selective breeding, genetic engineering forces genes from unrelated species to create an entirely new (and patentable) life form. As Summit speaker Andrew Kimbrell puts it, genetic engineering is to traditional crossbreeding as the nuclear bomb is to the sword.
There is evidence of human death and illness. Find out how a genetically modified food supplement killed dozens of Americans and sickened thousands, and how the FDA covered up the full story and kept Congress in the dark. Find out why industry-funded research is faulty and specifically designed to avoid finding problems. Get the startling truth from independent research conducted around the world.
There are long-term environmental effects. GMO crops can easily cross-pollinate with organic or non-GMO crops. Find out how GMO crops are permanently contaminating your food supply, and why you should be alarmed.
GMOs dont yield more food or reduce pesticide use. Proponents of GMOs say theyre necessary to feed a hungry world, but studies show just the opposite, concluding that GMOs have so far not reduced hunger and poverty, improved nutrition, or facilitated social and environmental sustainability. In fact, GMO farmers have to use MORE pesticides, further polluting the environment with toxic residues. And some GMO crops are even registered with the EPA as pesticides.
Doctors are prescribing non-GMO diets with huge success. Thousands of physicians all over the U.S. are following the advice of The American Academy of Environmental Medicine and advising patients to stop eating GMOs. What kind of results are they seeing in their patients? Prepare to be amazed!
Empowerment is up to you. Find out the simple steps you can take to make wise food choices for yourself and your family. Learn about the restaurant chain that is eliminating GMOs from its menu. And discover how you can help the United States to join 64 other nations in mandating GMO labeling.
Why should this GMO summit matter to you?
Monsanto, our government, and members of the media are covering up the truth about the dangers of GMOs, and have been for years.
They are bombarding you with half-truths and misinformation, trying to confuse the issue and convince you that theres nothing to worry about.
They spend tens of millions of dollars trying to convince you:
That GMOs are safe and harmless...
That labeling is going to send food prices skyrocketing...
That weve been growing food this way for years centuries, even.
That almost all the food you buy is genetically modified in some way.
That no one has ever gotten so much as a sniffle from eating GMOs.
That you cant avoid GMOs if you wanted to, anyway.
That we NEED to genetically modify food in order to feed a hungry planet,
and to combat disease, drought and pests.
Guess what? They are lying to you.
In fact, there are MANY studies that show that GMO food may have very real consequences to your health and to the health of the planet.
These important studies and reports have been suppressed and censored. These corporations and their PR agencies are really good at their spin, making you feel guilty for even questioning their altruism and vision for a better, well-fed world. They say: What kind of person would deny the technology that will make our world a better place? We say: Dont fall for it!
Empower yourself with the facts about GMOs, so you can make better choices and improve your health before its too late.
Find out exactly how GMO food can affect you, what you can do to avoid it, and more importantly, what you can do to take action to expose the truth about our food supply. You need not feel confused or helpless.. You DO have tremendous power, and you CAN make a difference. Europe had its tipping point almost 15 years ago, when mandatory labeling became law, and when growing most new GMOs was outlawed. Now a new tipping point is emerging. Find out how you can be part of the big push to expose the truth as you take back your health and the health of the planet.
Our speakers will share their expertise about:
How genetically engineered foods are manufactured
Studies revealing the health effects of GMOs on animals and humans
The possible GMO connection to health issues like allergies, autism, and leaky gut
The ramifications of corporate seed monopolies, the globalization of GMOs, and lawsuits against farmers
whose crops have been contaminated
The difference between hybrids and GMOs
Analysis of the controversial French study (the Seralini report) on rats, GMOs and cancer growth
How politics and corporate greed have corrupted the truth and put our environment and health in danger
How to help your family eat healthier and avoid GMOs at kids parties, school lunches, restaurants,
and while traveling
How GMOs affect bees, butterflies, amphibians and other species
The economic impact of GMOs on farmers and consumers
How to make sense of food labels and ingredient lists
Ways to get involved and become active in the fight for GMO labeling and the future of agriculture
And much more!
ABOUT THE SPEAKERS:
When it comes to GMOs, empowerment is everything. Top researchers will share what the evidence really shows about the devastating effects of GMOs on human health, animals, and the environment. Most importantly, they will share how to protect yourself and your family. This brilliant team of researchers, activists and authors have made it their mission to analyze the latest research, and separate fact from propaganda so that you can get the TRUTH.
Meet Your GMO Summit Speakers:
Andrew Kimbrell Your Right To Know
Andrew Kimbrell is a leading public interest attorney and the founder and director of The Center for Food Safety. He fights to protect people and the environment from the threats of chemical-dependent industrialized agriculture. Andrew is often called on to testify before the United States Congress, and his work has been featured in numerous publications and documentaries. His most recent book is Your Right to Know: Genetic Engineering and the Secret Changes in Your Food. The Guardian named Andrew as one of the 50 people who could change the planet. We think hell change your life!
Vandana Shiva, Ph.D Food Security In A Global Community
Dr. Vandana Shiva is founder of Navdanya (nine seeds), a movement of thousands of Indian farmers promoting biodiversity and use of native seeds. Vandana is a recipient of the Right Livelihood Award, often called The Alternative Nobel Prize, and the director of the Research Foundation on Science, Technology, and Ecology. She is author of many bestselling books, including Stolen Harvest: The Hijacking of the Global Food Supply. Forbes named Vandana one of the 7 most influential feminists in the world, and Time selected her as an environmental hero. Vandana will inform you of the real global impact of GMOs and inspire you to consider the deeper implications of seed patenting and ownership.
Robyn OBrien Fighting Food Allergies
Robyn OBrien was a financial and food industry analyst whose life was turned upside down by her daughters sudden allergy-induced illness. Robyns love of her kids led her to take an honest look at our food system. What she discovered changed her life forever. She went on to found AllergyKids, and to become one of the most formidable forces in the food movement today. With her wildly popular TED talks, books, magazine columns, and her online advocacy, Robyn has become what the New York Times called foods Erin Brockovich. What shes uncovered about food allergies and GMOs will rock your world!
Claire Robinson, MPhil The Science, The Spin, and The Truth
Claire Robinson is research director at Earth Open Source and editor for GMWatch. She is the former managing editor of SpinProfiles (now Powerbase.org), and has a background in investigative reporting on public health, science, and environmental issues. Claire is not only current on global events relative to GMOs, she is often the root source for where many in the movement get their information. If you want to know the political, socio-economic, scientifically proven, historically accurate, and up-to-date facts about GMOs, this interview is not to be missed.
Michael Hansen, Ph.D What Does The Science Tell Us?
Dr. Michael Hansen is a Senior Staff Scientist with Consumers Union (CU), the publisher of Consumer Reports. Dr. Hansen has served on the USDA Advisory Committee on Agricultural Biotechnology, and on the California Department of Food and Agriculture Food Biotechnology Advisory Committee. He represents Consumers International, a federation of more than 250 organizations in 110 countries, at Codex Alimentarius and other international forums, and he has testified in dozens of hearings. As a globally recognized scientist who values peer reviewed published data, and with a responsibility to stand independent of special interest agendas, Dr. Hansen will give you fact-based insight on GMO science.
Thierry Vrain, Ph.D The Former Pro GMO Scientist Speaks Out
In his 35 years as a leading research scientist for the Canadian government, Dr. Thierry Vrain was paid to reassure the public that genetically engineered foods were safe to eat. But now, this insider will lift the veil and expose the truth that Monsanto doesnt want you to know. As the former head of biotechnology at Agriculture Canadas Summerland Research Station, Thierry knows the science of GMOs inside and out And hes sounding the alarm. Get Thierrys thoughtful, credible, and deeply informed take on the real health and environmental impact of genetically engineered foods. This is a presentation youll want to share with everyone you know.
Ken Cook Sustainable Agriculture for a Hungry World
Ken Cook is president and co-founder of the 1.3 million-member Environmental Working Group (EWG). He is one of the environmental communitys most prominent and effective experts on chemicals, pesticides, and U.S. farm and food policy. Kens work helped to catalyze the landmark Food Quality Protection Act that required the EPA to consider the dietary risks of pesticides on childrens health. EWG researchers later discovered hundreds of industrial chemicals in umbilical cord blood. By proving that contamination began in the womb, they changed the debate over chemical exposures. Ken will show you how to protect your family and to take informed action on the issues that matter most to you.
Miguel Altieri, Ph.D What Is The Environmental Impact of GMOs?
GMOs have been touted as an answer to everything from pesticide use to droughts to topsoil erosion. But are these claims justified? Find out from one of the worlds top experts on sustainable agriculture, Dr. Miguel Aliteri. Miguel has been a Professor of Agroecology at UC Berkeley for more than three decades, and has served as General Coordinator for the United Nations Development Programs Sustainable Agriculture Networking and Extension Program. He is author of more than 200 publications and books including Agroecology: The Science of Sustainable Agriculture and Biodiversity. If you care about the planet, and you want the facts about sustainable agriculture, then this is for you.
John and Jeffrey Protect Your Family and Make a Difference
Join John Robbins and Jeffrey Smith, globally renowned experts and bestselling authors on food, health, and GMOs, for a special hour-long presentation hosted by Ocean Robbins. They will inspire and galvanize you with the insights and inspiration you need to put all youve learned into action for your health and the health of those you love. This is a rare opportunity to hear these two maverick food movement leaders at the SAME TIME, as they share their experience and top insights.
Rachel Parent How to Debate Biotech Industry Apologists
Rachel Parent is a 14-year old Canadian activist and founder of the organization, Kids Right To Know, which raises awareness about urgent environmental issues affecting youth. Pro-GMO CBC business news co-host Kevin OLeary invited Rachel on his show for a debate. This segment has been seen by more than 1.8 million people, and launched Rachel into the international spotlight. Rachel has since been lauded as the youngest rising star of the anti-GMO movement. Rachel will share her insights on helping kids understand GMOs, and how to debate the topic with anyone who disagrees with you. If you have kids or know any, this is an inspirational interview not to be missed!
Jeremy Seifert GMO OMG!
Jeremy Seifert, film director-turned-activist, speaks on humanitarian and environmental issues around the world. He began his quest to understand the GMO issue after having learned that Haitian farmers burned seeds offered by Monsanto. He travelled to Haiti to understand what these seeds were and why an impoverished country, further devastated by an earthquake, would reject them. Thus began Jeremys life-changing journey, documented in the new hit film, GMO OMG. Jeremy is raw, authentic and earnest in his pursuit of sanity in a crazy agricultural maze. Find out about his unique story, and what he learned about the food he was feeding his children.
Joseph Mercola, D.O. Reclaim Your Health And Your Democracy
Will we ever see genetically engineered foods labeled? What good would that do, and whats it going to take to get there? Get the inside story from one of the worlds leading advocates for the labeling of genetically engineered foods, Dr. Joseph Mercola. Joseph is a 1982 graduate of the Chicago College of Osteopathic Medicine, and a former Chairman of Family Medicine at St. Alexius Medical Center. He is the author of two New York Times bestselling books, and founder of one the most heavily trafficked health websites on the Internet, mercola.com. Find out Josephs take on the labeling issue, campaign strategy, and how we can reclaim our democracy from big agribusiness.
Sara Gottfried, M.D. How GMOs Affect Your Hormones
Dr. Sara Gottfried teaches men and women how to reset their hormones naturally with food. She is a Harvard-educated physician, speaker, and author of the NY Times bestseller The Hormone Cure: Reclaim Balance, Sleep, Sex Drive and Vitality Naturally with The Gottfried Protocol. Sara has been regularly featured in the media, from O Magazine to 20/20. Known for quoting Top 40 lyrics and effortlessly blending serious health matters with playfulness and humor, Sara is a systems-based functional medicine coach, MIT-trained bioengineer, mom/wife, and certified yoga teacher. She will share the science of how GM foods may hijack your energy, weight, mood, fertility, and sex drive.
Tom Malterre, MS, CN The Gluten and Allergy Connection
Tom Malterre MS, CN is a faculty member of the Autism Research Institute, a member of the medical affairs team at Thorne Research, and a clinical nutritionist for Whole Life Nutrition.Trained with the Institute for Functional Medicine, Tom is an international speaker and advisor on epigenetics and whole body wellness. Listen to his engaging and provocative conversation with Jeffrey Smith as they explore cutting edge insights on the possible relationship between GMOs and digestive problems, food allergies, gluten sensitivity, and immune function.
Stephanie Seneff, Ph.D Is Your Illness Related to Roundup?
Dr. Stephanie Seneff is a Senior Research Scientist at MIT. She has published over 170 refereed articles on themes of food and health, and supervised numerous Masters and PhD theses at MIT. In a ground-breaking paper she and Anthony Samsel published in the peer-reviewed journal Entropy, Stephanie showed how the active ingredient in Roundup may be far more damaging than is commonly recognized. From the grass our children play on to the genetically engineered Roundup ready crops many of us eat, RoundUp is almost everywhere. In this shocking and informative presentation, Dr. Seneff illumines the very serious dangers of this product.
Michael Antoniou, Ph.D GMOs: Separating Myth From Truth
With all the information and misinformation out there on the GMO topic, it can be hard to sort out what the scientifically proven facts really are. Thats why youll appreciate Dr. Michael Antonious grounded and potent presentation. Michael is a molecular scientist and genetic engineer, and the co-author of GMO Myths and Truths, which is one of the most-thoroughly researched and comprehensive books on GMOs ever written. He will shed light on the vast misconceptions that genetically engineered foods are increasing yield, reducing pesticide use, and offering a solution to climate change. After this presentation, youll be able to decipher facts from misinformation, and know the real story.
Arran Stephens The Marketplace Is Changing Everything
Sales of organic and natural foods are exploding, and non-GMO certified products are the fastest growing sector in the food industry. Now you will meet one of the foremost leaders of this burgeoning movement, Arran Stephens. Arran is the CEO and co-founder of Natures Path Foods, which is North Americas largest organic and independent cereal company. He was a founding donor and board member of the Non-GMO Project, and he helped to develop the USDA National Organic Program. Get his keen insights, and his message of hope. Do you want to be part of real change that is not dependent on lobbying government or big industry? Then youll love this presentation!
Howard Vlieger A Farmers Shocking Discovery
Howard Vlieger is a third generation family farmer. He coordinated and co-authored the only scientific study of its kind, in which identical groups of hogs were fed GMO and non GMO grain for the entirety of their lives. The results of his study have rocked the farming world. Howard is an internationally recognized speaker on the topic of farming and GMOs, and serves on the board of directors for the Farm and Ranch Freedom Alliance and the Council for Healthy Food Systems. Get a first-hand, real-life account straight from the farmers mouth. If youve ever wondered what is really happening on the frontlines with GMOs and farming, this interview is a must!
About Your Hosts
The GMO Mini-Summit is a partnership between the Institute for Responsible Technology (founded by Jeffrey Smith) and the Food Revolution Network (founded by John Robbins and Ocean Robbins). The Institute for Responsible Technology (IRT) is an internationally recognized non-profit dedicated to educating policy makers and the public about outdoor planting and consumption of genetically modified foods and crops. The Food Revolution Network is a 100,000+ member online education and advocacy initiative working for healthy, sustainable, humane and conscious food for all.
Jeffrey Smith is a leading consumer advocate promoting safe food and exposing the dangers of GMOs. He is founder of the 250,000 member Institute for Responsible Technology (IRT) and author of the international bestseller, Seeds of Deception: Exposing Industry and Government Lies about the Safety of the Genetically Engineered Foods Youre Eating. His recently released, award-winning film, Genetic Roulette, has been seen by millions of people and helped to empower concerned citizens worldwide. Jeffrey has counseled leaders from every continent, lectured in 30 countries, and been a popular guest on programs like BBC, NPR, Fox News, and the Dr. Oz Show.
John Robbins could have inherited the Baskin-Robbins empire. But he walked away from the money and the power. Why? He simply didnt want to devote his life to selling ice cream after realizing it makes people unhealthy. So he decided to make a change. Over the last 25 years, his books about healthy eating and healthy living (including bestsellers Diet for a New America and The Food Revolution) have sold millions of copies and have been translated into more than 30 languages. He is co-founder, with his son and colleague Ocean, of the 100,000+ member Food Revolution Network.
Ocean Robbins was born in a log cabin built by his parents, and grew up eating food they grew on the land together. At age 16, he co-founded Youth for Environmental Sanity (YES!), and went on to direct it for the next 20 years. Oceans work has taken him all over the world, where he has seen first-hand the powerful impact of the food we eat not just on our health, but on people and economies everywhere. He is co-author, with his dad, John, of Voices of the Food Revolution, and CEO of the Food Revolution Network.
Youre invited to join our panel of experts, researchers and activists in an inspirational GMO Mini-Summit. This Summit features recordings of potent presentations from inspiring experts, that took place between October 25th and November 24th, 2013. This is a virtual program you can enjoy from the comfort and convenience of your own home. If you want to know the TRUTH about GMOs and the risks Monsanto, the government, their paid advisors, and the media are deliberately hiding from you, then listen to this unique summit now.
The GMO Mini Summit is for you if:
Youre unsure what Genetically Modified Foods are and youre worried you may have already been affected.
Youre frightened about GMOs and the future of our food.
While you prioritize your health, and are diligent about eating wisely, youre still experiencing allergies,
food sensitivities, weight or intestinal issues, and you wonder if GMO foods might be to blame.
Youve read articles and maybe even seen documentaries about GMOs, but you feel even more confused
from all the conflicting evidence.
You do your best to eat unprocessed, organic food, but youre not sure if youre still
unintentionally consuming GMOs.
Youd like to be able to explain GMOs to family and friends in a quick way anyone can understand.
Youre outraged at Monsantos irresponsible corporate behavior and want to know how to take action
in a way that will make the biggest impact.
Youre on a budget or live where organic foods arent available, and would like to know how to avoid GMOs
without necessarily having to buy organic.
You want to know how to avoid GMO foods in grocery stores and restaurants.
You want to support labeling initiatives like Washingtons I-522, and you want to become better informed
so you can be an effective spokesperson and advocate.
You care about healthy food for a healthy and thriving planet.
GMOs Pose A Very Real Threat To Your Health,
Your Familys Health and Our Ecosystem.
Get The Facts Today!
Congratulations on deciding to get informed about one of the major food issues of our times: GMOs. The GMO Mini-Summit convened 20 of the worlds top GMO experts to help you get inspired, get informed and to take action to protect you and those you care about from the insidious threat posed by Monsanto and the GMO Industry. An industry that puts their profits before your health. The summit gives you unparalleled access to some of the leading scientists, health professionals, authors, speakers and activists.
The Health Threat From GMOs Is Very Real
In Europe Many GMOs Are Banned and Considered Toxic
80% of Pre-packed Food In The USA Contains GMOs
Our Government Is NOT Transparent About These Risks
Monsanto Has Deep Pockets and Well Funded Lobbyists
GMOs Are Creating Frankenstein Plants In Our Fields and Farms!
Did you know that...
Genetic Engineering is not nearly the same as hybridization. Unlike the age-old practice of selective breeding, genetic engineering forces genes from unrelated species to create an entirely new (and patentable) life form. As Summit speaker Andrew Kimbrell puts it, genetic engineering is to traditional crossbreeding as the nuclear bomb is to the sword.
There is evidence of human death and illness. Find out how a genetically modified food supplement killed dozens of Americans and sickened thousands, and how the FDA covered up the full story and kept Congress in the dark. Find out why industry-funded research is faulty and specifically designed to avoid finding problems. Get the startling truth from independent research conducted around the world.
There are long-term environmental effects. GMO crops can easily cross-pollinate with organic or non-GMO crops. Find out how GMO crops are permanently contaminating your food supply, and why you should be alarmed.
GMOs dont yield more food or reduce pesticide use. Proponents of GMOs say theyre necessary to feed a hungry world, but studies show just the opposite, concluding that GMOs have so far not reduced hunger and poverty, improved nutrition, or facilitated social and environmental sustainability. In fact, GMO farmers have to use MORE pesticides, further polluting the environment with toxic residues. And some GMO crops are even registered with the EPA as pesticides.
Doctors are prescribing non-GMO diets with huge success. Thousands of physicians all over the U.S. are following the advice of The American Academy of Environmental Medicine and advising patients to stop eating GMOs. What kind of results are they seeing in their patients? Prepare to be amazed!
Empowerment is up to you. Find out the simple steps you can take to make wise food choices for yourself and your family. Learn about the restaurant chain that is eliminating GMOs from its menu. And discover how you can help the United States to join 64 other nations in mandating GMO labeling.
Why should this GMO summit matter to you?
Monsanto, our government, and members of the media are covering up the truth about the dangers of GMOs, and have been for years.
They are bombarding you with half-truths and misinformation, trying to confuse the issue and convince you that theres nothing to worry about.
They spend tens of millions of dollars trying to convince you:
That GMOs are safe and harmless...
That labeling is going to send food prices skyrocketing...
That weve been growing food this way for years centuries, even.
That almost all the food you buy is genetically modified in some way.
That no one has ever gotten so much as a sniffle from eating GMOs.
That you cant avoid GMOs if you wanted to, anyway.
That we NEED to genetically modify food in order to feed a hungry planet,
and to combat disease, drought and pests.
Guess what? They are lying to you.
In fact, there are MANY studies that show that GMO food may have very real consequences to your health and to the health of the planet.
These important studies and reports have been suppressed and censored. These corporations and their PR agencies are really good at their spin, making you feel guilty for even questioning their altruism and vision for a better, well-fed world. They say: What kind of person would deny the technology that will make our world a better place? We say: Dont fall for it!
Empower yourself with the facts about GMOs, so you can make better choices and improve your health before its too late.
Find out exactly how GMO food can affect you, what you can do to avoid it, and more importantly, what you can do to take action to expose the truth about our food supply. You need not feel confused or helpless.. You DO have tremendous power, and you CAN make a difference. Europe had its tipping point almost 15 years ago, when mandatory labeling became law, and when growing most new GMOs was outlawed. Now a new tipping point is emerging. Find out how you can be part of the big push to expose the truth as you take back your health and the health of the planet.
Our speakers will share their expertise about:
How genetically engineered foods are manufactured
Studies revealing the health effects of GMOs on animals and humans
The possible GMO connection to health issues like allergies, autism, and leaky gut
The ramifications of corporate seed monopolies, the globalization of GMOs, and lawsuits against farmers
whose crops have been contaminated
The difference between hybrids and GMOs
Analysis of the controversial French study (the Seralini report) on rats, GMOs and cancer growth
How politics and corporate greed have corrupted the truth and put our environment and health in danger
How to help your family eat healthier and avoid GMOs at kids parties, school lunches, restaurants,
and while traveling
How GMOs affect bees, butterflies, amphibians and other species
The economic impact of GMOs on farmers and consumers
How to make sense of food labels and ingredient lists
Ways to get involved and become active in the fight for GMO labeling and the future of agriculture
And much more!
ABOUT THE SPEAKERS:
When it comes to GMOs, empowerment is everything. Top researchers will share what the evidence really shows about the devastating effects of GMOs on human health, animals, and the environment. Most importantly, they will share how to protect yourself and your family. This brilliant team of researchers, activists and authors have made it their mission to analyze the latest research, and separate fact from propaganda so that you can get the TRUTH.
Meet Your GMO Summit Speakers:
Andrew Kimbrell Your Right To Know
Andrew Kimbrell is a leading public interest attorney and the founder and director of The Center for Food Safety. He fights to protect people and the environment from the threats of chemical-dependent industrialized agriculture. Andrew is often called on to testify before the United States Congress, and his work has been featured in numerous publications and documentaries. His most recent book is Your Right to Know: Genetic Engineering and the Secret Changes in Your Food. The Guardian named Andrew as one of the 50 people who could change the planet. We think hell change your life!
Vandana Shiva, Ph.D Food Security In A Global Community
Dr. Vandana Shiva is founder of Navdanya (nine seeds), a movement of thousands of Indian farmers promoting biodiversity and use of native seeds. Vandana is a recipient of the Right Livelihood Award, often called The Alternative Nobel Prize, and the director of the Research Foundation on Science, Technology, and Ecology. She is author of many bestselling books, including Stolen Harvest: The Hijacking of the Global Food Supply. Forbes named Vandana one of the 7 most influential feminists in the world, and Time selected her as an environmental hero. Vandana will inform you of the real global impact of GMOs and inspire you to consider the deeper implications of seed patenting and ownership.
Robyn OBrien Fighting Food Allergies
Robyn OBrien was a financial and food industry analyst whose life was turned upside down by her daughters sudden allergy-induced illness. Robyns love of her kids led her to take an honest look at our food system. What she discovered changed her life forever. She went on to found AllergyKids, and to become one of the most formidable forces in the food movement today. With her wildly popular TED talks, books, magazine columns, and her online advocacy, Robyn has become what the New York Times called foods Erin Brockovich. What shes uncovered about food allergies and GMOs will rock your world!
Claire Robinson, MPhil The Science, The Spin, and The Truth
Claire Robinson is research director at Earth Open Source and editor for GMWatch. She is the former managing editor of SpinProfiles (now Powerbase.org), and has a background in investigative reporting on public health, science, and environmental issues. Claire is not only current on global events relative to GMOs, she is often the root source for where many in the movement get their information. If you want to know the political, socio-economic, scientifically proven, historically accurate, and up-to-date facts about GMOs, this interview is not to be missed.
Michael Hansen, Ph.D What Does The Science Tell Us?
Dr. Michael Hansen is a Senior Staff Scientist with Consumers Union (CU), the publisher of Consumer Reports. Dr. Hansen has served on the USDA Advisory Committee on Agricultural Biotechnology, and on the California Department of Food and Agriculture Food Biotechnology Advisory Committee. He represents Consumers International, a federation of more than 250 organizations in 110 countries, at Codex Alimentarius and other international forums, and he has testified in dozens of hearings. As a globally recognized scientist who values peer reviewed published data, and with a responsibility to stand independent of special interest agendas, Dr. Hansen will give you fact-based insight on GMO science.
Thierry Vrain, Ph.D The Former Pro GMO Scientist Speaks Out
In his 35 years as a leading research scientist for the Canadian government, Dr. Thierry Vrain was paid to reassure the public that genetically engineered foods were safe to eat. But now, this insider will lift the veil and expose the truth that Monsanto doesnt want you to know. As the former head of biotechnology at Agriculture Canadas Summerland Research Station, Thierry knows the science of GMOs inside and out And hes sounding the alarm. Get Thierrys thoughtful, credible, and deeply informed take on the real health and environmental impact of genetically engineered foods. This is a presentation youll want to share with everyone you know.
Ken Cook Sustainable Agriculture for a Hungry World
Ken Cook is president and co-founder of the 1.3 million-member Environmental Working Group (EWG). He is one of the environmental communitys most prominent and effective experts on chemicals, pesticides, and U.S. farm and food policy. Kens work helped to catalyze the landmark Food Quality Protection Act that required the EPA to consider the dietary risks of pesticides on childrens health. EWG researchers later discovered hundreds of industrial chemicals in umbilical cord blood. By proving that contamination began in the womb, they changed the debate over chemical exposures. Ken will show you how to protect your family and to take informed action on the issues that matter most to you.
Miguel Altieri, Ph.D What Is The Environmental Impact of GMOs?
GMOs have been touted as an answer to everything from pesticide use to droughts to topsoil erosion. But are these claims justified? Find out from one of the worlds top experts on sustainable agriculture, Dr. Miguel Aliteri. Miguel has been a Professor of Agroecology at UC Berkeley for more than three decades, and has served as General Coordinator for the United Nations Development Programs Sustainable Agriculture Networking and Extension Program. He is author of more than 200 publications and books including Agroecology: The Science of Sustainable Agriculture and Biodiversity. If you care about the planet, and you want the facts about sustainable agriculture, then this is for you.
John and Jeffrey Protect Your Family and Make a Difference
Join John Robbins and Jeffrey Smith, globally renowned experts and bestselling authors on food, health, and GMOs, for a special hour-long presentation hosted by Ocean Robbins. They will inspire and galvanize you with the insights and inspiration you need to put all youve learned into action for your health and the health of those you love. This is a rare opportunity to hear these two maverick food movement leaders at the SAME TIME, as they share their experience and top insights.
Rachel Parent How to Debate Biotech Industry Apologists
Rachel Parent is a 14-year old Canadian activist and founder of the organization, Kids Right To Know, which raises awareness about urgent environmental issues affecting youth. Pro-GMO CBC business news co-host Kevin OLeary invited Rachel on his show for a debate. This segment has been seen by more than 1.8 million people, and launched Rachel into the international spotlight. Rachel has since been lauded as the youngest rising star of the anti-GMO movement. Rachel will share her insights on helping kids understand GMOs, and how to debate the topic with anyone who disagrees with you. If you have kids or know any, this is an inspirational interview not to be missed!
Jeremy Seifert GMO OMG!
Jeremy Seifert, film director-turned-activist, speaks on humanitarian and environmental issues around the world. He began his quest to understand the GMO issue after having learned that Haitian farmers burned seeds offered by Monsanto. He travelled to Haiti to understand what these seeds were and why an impoverished country, further devastated by an earthquake, would reject them. Thus began Jeremys life-changing journey, documented in the new hit film, GMO OMG. Jeremy is raw, authentic and earnest in his pursuit of sanity in a crazy agricultural maze. Find out about his unique story, and what he learned about the food he was feeding his children.
Joseph Mercola, D.O. Reclaim Your Health And Your Democracy
Will we ever see genetically engineered foods labeled? What good would that do, and whats it going to take to get there? Get the inside story from one of the worlds leading advocates for the labeling of genetically engineered foods, Dr. Joseph Mercola. Joseph is a 1982 graduate of the Chicago College of Osteopathic Medicine, and a former Chairman of Family Medicine at St. Alexius Medical Center. He is the author of two New York Times bestselling books, and founder of one the most heavily trafficked health websites on the Internet, mercola.com. Find out Josephs take on the labeling issue, campaign strategy, and how we can reclaim our democracy from big agribusiness.
Sara Gottfried, M.D. How GMOs Affect Your Hormones
Dr. Sara Gottfried teaches men and women how to reset their hormones naturally with food. She is a Harvard-educated physician, speaker, and author of the NY Times bestseller The Hormone Cure: Reclaim Balance, Sleep, Sex Drive and Vitality Naturally with The Gottfried Protocol. Sara has been regularly featured in the media, from O Magazine to 20/20. Known for quoting Top 40 lyrics and effortlessly blending serious health matters with playfulness and humor, Sara is a systems-based functional medicine coach, MIT-trained bioengineer, mom/wife, and certified yoga teacher. She will share the science of how GM foods may hijack your energy, weight, mood, fertility, and sex drive.
Tom Malterre, MS, CN The Gluten and Allergy Connection
Tom Malterre MS, CN is a faculty member of the Autism Research Institute, a member of the medical affairs team at Thorne Research, and a clinical nutritionist for Whole Life Nutrition.Trained with the Institute for Functional Medicine, Tom is an international speaker and advisor on epigenetics and whole body wellness. Listen to his engaging and provocative conversation with Jeffrey Smith as they explore cutting edge insights on the possible relationship between GMOs and digestive problems, food allergies, gluten sensitivity, and immune function.
Stephanie Seneff, Ph.D Is Your Illness Related to Roundup?
Dr. Stephanie Seneff is a Senior Research Scientist at MIT. She has published over 170 refereed articles on themes of food and health, and supervised numerous Masters and PhD theses at MIT. In a ground-breaking paper she and Anthony Samsel published in the peer-reviewed journal Entropy, Stephanie showed how the active ingredient in Roundup may be far more damaging than is commonly recognized. From the grass our children play on to the genetically engineered Roundup ready crops many of us eat, RoundUp is almost everywhere. In this shocking and informative presentation, Dr. Seneff illumines the very serious dangers of this product.
Michael Antoniou, Ph.D GMOs: Separating Myth From Truth
With all the information and misinformation out there on the GMO topic, it can be hard to sort out what the scientifically proven facts really are. Thats why youll appreciate Dr. Michael Antonious grounded and potent presentation. Michael is a molecular scientist and genetic engineer, and the co-author of GMO Myths and Truths, which is one of the most-thoroughly researched and comprehensive books on GMOs ever written. He will shed light on the vast misconceptions that genetically engineered foods are increasing yield, reducing pesticide use, and offering a solution to climate change. After this presentation, youll be able to decipher facts from misinformation, and know the real story.
Arran Stephens The Marketplace Is Changing Everything
Sales of organic and natural foods are exploding, and non-GMO certified products are the fastest growing sector in the food industry. Now you will meet one of the foremost leaders of this burgeoning movement, Arran Stephens. Arran is the CEO and co-founder of Natures Path Foods, which is North Americas largest organic and independent cereal company. He was a founding donor and board member of the Non-GMO Project, and he helped to develop the USDA National Organic Program. Get his keen insights, and his message of hope. Do you want to be part of real change that is not dependent on lobbying government or big industry? Then youll love this presentation!
Howard Vlieger A Farmers Shocking Discovery
Howard Vlieger is a third generation family farmer. He coordinated and co-authored the only scientific study of its kind, in which identical groups of hogs were fed GMO and non GMO grain for the entirety of their lives. The results of his study have rocked the farming world. Howard is an internationally recognized speaker on the topic of farming and GMOs, and serves on the board of directors for the Farm and Ranch Freedom Alliance and the Council for Healthy Food Systems. Get a first-hand, real-life account straight from the farmers mouth. If youve ever wondered what is really happening on the frontlines with GMOs and farming, this interview is a must!
About Your Hosts
The GMO Mini-Summit is a partnership between the Institute for Responsible Technology (founded by Jeffrey Smith) and the Food Revolution Network (founded by John Robbins and Ocean Robbins). The Institute for Responsible Technology (IRT) is an internationally recognized non-profit dedicated to educating policy makers and the public about outdoor planting and consumption of genetically modified foods and crops. The Food Revolution Network is a 100,000+ member online education and advocacy initiative working for healthy, sustainable, humane and conscious food for all.
Jeffrey Smith is a leading consumer advocate promoting safe food and exposing the dangers of GMOs. He is founder of the 250,000 member Institute for Responsible Technology (IRT) and author of the international bestseller, Seeds of Deception: Exposing Industry and Government Lies about the Safety of the Genetically Engineered Foods Youre Eating. His recently released, award-winning film, Genetic Roulette, has been seen by millions of people and helped to empower concerned citizens worldwide. Jeffrey has counseled leaders from every continent, lectured in 30 countries, and been a popular guest on programs like BBC, NPR, Fox News, and the Dr. Oz Show.
John Robbins could have inherited the Baskin-Robbins empire. But he walked away from the money and the power. Why? He simply didnt want to devote his life to selling ice cream after realizing it makes people unhealthy. So he decided to make a change. Over the last 25 years, his books about healthy eating and healthy living (including bestsellers Diet for a New America and The Food Revolution) have sold millions of copies and have been translated into more than 30 languages. He is co-founder, with his son and colleague Ocean, of the 100,000+ member Food Revolution Network.
Ocean Robbins was born in a log cabin built by his parents, and grew up eating food they grew on the land together. At age 16, he co-founded Youth for Environmental Sanity (YES!), and went on to direct it for the next 20 years. Oceans work has taken him all over the world, where he has seen first-hand the powerful impact of the food we eat not just on our health, but on people and economies everywhere. He is co-author, with his dad, John, of Voices of the Food Revolution, and CEO of the Food Revolution Network.
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