Policy Update: GMO Legislation in VT
March 4, 2014
Curious where things stand with H.112? Check out this video with Dave Rogers, Andrea Stander, and Will Allen to learn more about the past, present and future of Vermont’s GMO Labeling Legislation!
VT Businesses Call for Passage of VT GMO Labeling Legislation
February 26, 2014
Group calls the proposed law, good for consumers, the food industry, and the Vermont brand Today, business leaders representing a broad cross section of Vermont’s food industry including suppliers, manufactures, and retailers, gathered at the Statehouse in Montpelier, VT to … Continue reading
Over 200 Businesses Sign On in Support of Labeling
February 25, 2014
We wanted to take a moment to share with you how happy we are that over 200 businesses have signed our petition in support of GMO labeling. Despite the claim that some have made that labeling harms businesses, the list we … Continue reading
Lessons from New Hampshire
February 11, 2014
A few weeks ago, HB660 – New Hamphire’s GMO labeling bill – was defeated in the House of Representatives by a slim margin of 185-162. This happened despite similar legislation recently passing in both Maine and Connecticut, and a recent poll showing … Continue reading
Senate Agriculture Committee Approves GMO Labeling Bill 4-1
February 7, 2014
Following a packed public hearing in the House Chamber the night before, the members of the Senate Agriculture Committee met this morning to review proposed changes to H.112, the GMO Labeling Bill. They then passed the bill by a vote … Continue reading
The People Have Spoken: Pass H.112 Without a Trigger!
February 7, 2014
Approximately 250 citizens from all over Vermont converged on the State House Thursday night to testify in front of the Senate Agriculture and Judiciary Committees in support of H.112. Reflecting the widespread support of the bill in Vermont, every single … Continue reading
Live Stream of GMO Labeling Public Hearing
February 6, 2014
Not able to make it to the State House for tonight’s public hearing? You can still listen in from home to hear your fellow Vermonters testify in support of H.112! Vermont Public Radio is providing online streaming of the event. … Continue reading
Buses, Carpool, Housing Available for Thursday’s Public Hearing
February 4, 2014
Want to come to the public hearing this Thursday night but either live too far away or don’t want to drive? Need a place to stay in town after the event? We can help! For those of you living near … Continue reading
The Trigger Trap: Will Vermont Lawmakers Let Industry Strangle Another GMO Labeling Law?
February 3, 2014
Vermont has an opportunity to be the first state to pass a common sense labeling law that is not dependent on other states. This article, published in Common Dreams on February 5, 2014 was written by Will Allen and Kate … Continue reading
Speak out in support of GMO Labeling next Thursday
January 29, 2014
Last year we filled the well of the State House with citizens from all corners of Vermont. They helped us raise the volume of grassroots voices calling fro commonsense labeling of GMOs. This is the year we can make that … Continue reading