RE: Johnny's not the only GE-using seed company

Wilson, Dale (WILSONDO@phibred.com)
Fri, 19 Feb 1999 09:52:32 -0600

Rebecca,

Stokes said:
> "Here at Stokes, we promise to keep you up to date on
> the progress of GMO products and label any GMO product
> we might list in the future as a genetically modified
> variety. Our policy has always been to keep our
> customers informed on the products they buy."

Rebecca said:
> I personally feel that this is a cop-out, playing directly
> into the industry's hand. Their attitude of "we don't
> really make any decisions, it's just you" echoes Johnny's
> attitude. Both are self-serving and insulting. As an
> organic grower, I demand a certain amount of integrity in
> those with whom I deal, and I'm not finding it in either
> Johnny's or Stokes.

I guess I don't understand your anger. There is honest disagreement about
the risks of GMO's, and these small companies are being honest and open
about the products they offer. I know some of those people at Stokes, and
they have a great deal of personal integrity. And their seed is really high
in quality.

Dale Wilson

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