Monsanto in Tucson – GMO Truth Podcast #10

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LINKS REFERENCED IN THIS PODCAST

Monsanto to Grow Greenhouse Crops in Tucson Area
http://tucson.com/news/local/monsanto-to-grow-greenhouse-crops-in-tucson-area/article_11bebbe0-853c-517f-9f68-10c7dc05ce5e.html

Monsanto Lawsuits — Monsanto Anniston Trial Takes Its Toll
https://walkamileproject.com/monsanto-lawsuits-monsanto-anniston-trial-takes-toll/

Critics Decry Tax Breaks as Monsanto Plans Marana Greenhouse
http://tucson.com/news/local/critics-decry-tax-breaks-as-monsanto-plans-marana-greenhouse/article_fc68f09d-51cc-5b2d-999c-620da6c0912d.html

Monsanto to Build Conventional, HMO Corn Germplasm Greenhouse in Arizona
http://www.westernfarmpress.com/management/monsanto-build-conventional-gmo-corn-germplasm-greenhouse-arizona

IARC Monograph on Glyphosate
http://www.iarc.fr/en/media-centre/iarcnews/pdf/MonographVolume112.pdf

What Makes Tucson Deserving of the Title of the United States First Capital of Gastronomy
http://www.smithsonianmag.com/travel/introducing-americas-first-capital-gastronomy-180957793/

Monsanto Drops Property Tax Proposal, But Greenhouse in Pima County is Still a Go
http://tucson.com/news/local/govt-and-politics/monsanto-drops-property-tax-proposal-but-greenhouse-in-pima-county/article_31f3fde1-1e85-5bb0-bad1-70630b5d31bd.html

 GMO TRUTH #10 HIGHLIGHTS

0:40 –On-Location Podcast Premiere, BIG THANKS to Cutting Board Bakery & Cafe and Pomegranate Cafe!

1:15 — GMO TRUTH Premiere Event at Talking Stick Resort Arena in Downtown Phoenix

1:40 — Click here to attend the premiere, donate tickets to Gila River Boys & Girls Clubs, or volunteer!

2:45 — Monsanto comes to the Tucson Area

3:45 — Podcast, yes. Feature film, no.

4:13 — Summer 2016, why did Monsanto scout Arizona for a greenhouse property?

5:20 — Foreign Trade Zone (FTZ) designation and Monsanto tax breaks

5:45 — Two problems: A poor reputation and a tax break

6:27 — Preparing for the hearings

7:02 — Monsanto’s allergy to truth, are they the GMO controversy?

8:40 — Monsanto’s official presentation on the greenhouse

14:24 — GMO TRUTH’s further details on the greenhouse

15:02 — Concern #1: Why buy 155 acres to only use 7?

18:32 — Concern #2: Why overpay for land you don’t need?

21:00 — Concern #3: Will Monsanto sue Tucson area farmers?
Caught in a lie by the GMO TRUTH!

22:36 — Concern #4: Glyphosate and the land’s proximity to Marana High School

25:20 — Two other concerns…

25:55 — Will Tucson lose its title as a Unesco Capital of Gastronomy?

26:38 — A great summary of concerns by one citizen

30:17 — Monsanto responds out of turn

31:30 — Monsanto’s smug response to GMO Safety Concerns

32:32 — One boy stands up to Monsanto after reacting to GMOs

33:55 — Walking a mile to resolve the GMO controversy

34:40 –Monsanto drops property tax proposal

35:30 — What can you do if you’re concerned about Tucson?

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