Comments for Supervisors explore biotech agriculture issues at http://lakeconews.com , comment 1 to 7 out of 7 comments http://lakeconews.com Fri, 19 Mar 2010 19:12:34 +0100 FeedCreator 1.7.2 http://lakeconews.com/content/view/4120/919/#comment-4726 Lake County\'s agriculture market will be more lucrative and sustainable without the use of GMO crops. We can create an enduring legacy for the appeal of our agricultural products by establishing sound policies and practices now. We don\'t need GMOs to address issues of scarcity, Pierce\'s disease, and other agricultural challenges. There is more myth than truth in popular press regarding these issues. Our efforts to improve crop selection and modify cultural techniques can outpace the touted benefits of GMOs, and eliminate the issue of costly longterm consequences and lawsuits over contamination of crops and environments. - Green Man Thu, 15 May 2008 04:30:02 +0100 http://lakeconews.com/content/view/4120/919/#comment-4576 It might be a good idea to heed Supervisors Rushing\'s issues with this matter. The male supervisors have shown this person they will lie and cover up the lies for government employees. So you lying bureaucrats tell me its not so or sue me for defamation of that caricature.I\'ll bet the iceage will come to hell first. Semper Fi. - James Thu, 08 May 2008 14:12:22 +0100 http://lakeconews.com/content/view/4120/919/#comment-4567 \"To me the jury\'s really still out as to what we should do on this,\" except the defendant in this matter is not required to post bail should they fail to meet what is expected from them. \"Savor the Flavor of Lake County\" as designed in a test tube, petri dish or spliced genes. Or \"Savor the Flavor of Lake County\" all natural no frankenfoods allowed. This county is at a threshold it damn well better know what it is doing if it decides to cross over. Slightly confused over the South American pear reference, aren\'t our grow seasons different? And I\'m sure OPEC will eliminate any price differences - we all know why imports are cheaper (no regulations, crap wages and questionable food safety). Are you seeking the same standards for use? - Donna Christopher Wed, 07 May 2008 11:24:14 +0100 http://lakeconews.com/content/view/4120/919/#comment-4566 for cal farm bureau... http://www.feedingthefuture.org/myth_vs_reality.htm and cal women for ag http://www.cawomen4ag.com/id16.html \"local control\"? only by their definition - no others need apply.... bwahahahahahaha - taxismom Wed, 07 May 2008 10:42:03 +0100 http://lakeconews.com/content/view/4120/919/#comment-4565 \"Lake County Farm Bureau Executive Director Chuck March told the supervisors that his board of directors had opposed the 2005 ordinance, and remained steadfast in opposing any local biotech regulations.\" As far as I know the FB board hasn\'t taken an official position on a GE-free ordinance this time around, and I don\'t know who all the current members are, either, but \"steadfast\" isn\'t a very apt description since at least two of them (Lars Crail and Jim Leonardis) have endorsed the principle of regulating products that offer such dubious benefit to local agriculture and could cause so much harm to the environment. The names of all the endorsers are available on the Coalition for Responsible Agriculture website, www.lakelive.org/cra/endorsementlist.htm -- to join the list, send an email to cra@lakelive.org, providing your full name and residence address. - vbrandon Wed, 07 May 2008 10:24:16 +0100 http://lakeconews.com/content/view/4120/919/#comment-4564 \"Noting that the Tuesday discussion was more congenial than those in 2005, Farrington said he was open to further dialog and gathering more information.\" Congenial based on the audible ranges!?! What I observed the first half of the meeting (I left the second half), was Supervisor Farrington glued to his lap top typing and reading, seldom looking up, if at all. When I approached him at the break expressing my concerns he stated he was looking up information regarding the subject matter and I was welcome to look at his lap top at any time. I suggested he do that at another time and listen during the meeting.... My suggestion was not received very well! - lenny Wed, 07 May 2008 09:36:21 +0100 http://lakeconews.com/content/view/4120/919/#comment-4563 disingenous b.s. question, ed... Bradford: http://www.sacbee.com/static/live/news/projects/biotech/c3_3.html Industry funding for UC Davis\' new Seed Biotechnology Center is openly acknowledged by the facility\'s director, Kent Bradford. Biotech and seed companies collectively contributed more than $1 million. “Does that influence what I do? Sure,” said Bradford. “To me, I don\'t think that\'s a problem. What I am trying to do with that funding is things that are in fact of use to that industry.” “If a sustainable ag group came to us and said \'Geez, here\'s a great project that\'s seed-related that would help the sustainability of ag,\' [u]and they\'ve got money, I\'d be happy to direct our resources that way.”[/u] Last December, [i]Bradford submitted court papers on behalf of a biotech industry group seeking to[/i] defeat a Mendocino County ballot measure banning genetically engineered crops, which ultimately passed. [u]He also has consulted for Monsanto.[/u] “I feel that as a university professor you also have a responsibility sometimes to speak up,” Bradford said. “How do I just sit on the sidelines? more Development Highlights Professor Kent Bradford, Department of Vegetable Crops and director of the new UC Davis Seed Biotechnology Center, announces that a recent $250,000 contribution from the Ralph M. Parsons Foundation brings a total commitment of $805,000 toward the $1.5 million campaign goal. Early leadership in the campaign has been provided by Sakata Seeds, Progeny Advanced Genetics, the J.G. Boswell Foundation, American Takii, Harris-Moran, Cal/West Seeds and Ball Horticulture Company. The Seed Biotechnology Center will be the focal point for interaction between the seed industry and the research and educational resources of UC Davis. It will coordinate research to address problems of importance to the seed industry and will provide continuing education in seed biology and technology. Its mission is to mobilize the research, educational and outreach resources of UC Davis, in partnership with the seed industry, to facilitate commercialization of new Kent J. Bradford Professor Department of Vegetable Crops kjbradford@ucdavis.edu (530) 752-9098 http://www.aes.ucdavis.edu/NewsEvents/currents/september-03-1999 - taxismom Wed, 07 May 2008 09:30:58 +0100