Canadian farmers GE-free tour

GE Canola has been grown for more than a decade in Canada. In February, Vice President of the Canadian National Farmers Union, Terry Boehm and Canadian farmer of 25 years, Arnold Taylor will address public forums on Canada’s experience of commercially growing GE canola.

Hosted by the Network of Concerned Farmers, the Canadians will share their experience with Australian farmers, discussing issues like segregation of non-GE and GE canola, liability concerns and seed control, and the effect GE canola has had on Canadian markets.

Percy Schmeiser will also be touring Victoria in February. Percy is Canadian canola farmer who was sued by Monsanto after GE canola contaminated his crop. Rather than pay the fine, as thousands of farmers all across North America have done, Percy decided to fight the case. His legal battle continues today.

Don't miss the incredible opportunity to hear these experienced farmers speak.

New South Wales

Public forum with Canadian canol farmers
When: Tuesday, 5 February, 7.30pm
Where: Federation Room, Corowa RSL, 30 Betterment Pde, Corowa
More info: Dick & Gai Marshall (02) 6035 9428
Hosted by the Network of Concerned Farmers

South Australia

Public forum with Canadian canol farmers
When: Sunday, 10 Feb, 2pm
Where: Rymill Hall, enter from Cameron St through McCorquindale Park, Penola
Hosted by the Network of Concerned Farmers

Victoria

Public forum with Canadian canol farmers
When: Thursday, 7 February, 7pm
Where: Marong Hall, High St, Marong (near Bendigo)
More info: Helen Chambers (03) 5435 2216
Hosted by the Network of Concerned Farmers

Public forum with Canadian canol farmers
When: Friday, 8 February, 6-8pm
Where: Main Meeting Room, 60L Building, 60 Leicester St, Carlton
More info: GeneEthics on 1300 133 868
Hosted by MAdGE (Mothers Against Genetic Engineering) and GeneEthics

Percy Schmeiser tour
Percy Schmeiser is a Canadian canola farmer who was sued by Monsanto after GE canola polluted his crop. He is touring Victoria and should not be missed. For more info on the tour contact Slow Food Victoria: office@slowfood.com.au, 03 9416 2099
What: Public forum
When: Tuesday, 19 February, 1pm
Where: Wesley Performing Arts Centre, Horsham

What: Fast, Slow, Global, Local public forum
When: Friday, 22 February, 7-9pm
Where: BMW Edge, Federation Square, Melbourne
Percy Schmeiser will join Greg Critser and Helena Norberg Hodge

What: Farmers Take Back the Land public forum
When: Sunday, 24 February, 12-1.30pm
Where: BMW Edge, Federation Square, Melbourne
Barbara Burstyn, Helena Norberg Hodge and Percy Schmeiser explore the perils of farmers losing control of the land.

What: Screening of We Feed the World
When: Monday, 25 February, 6.30pm
Where: ACMI, Federation Square, Melbourne
Introduced by Percy Schmeiser

What: Screening of The Future of Food
When: Tuesday, 26 February, 6.30pm
Where: Sale Cinema, 50 Cunninghame Street, Sale
Introduced by Percy Schmeiser with Q & A

Western Australia

Breakfast meeting with Canadian canola farmers
When: Wednesday, 13 February, 7.30-9.30am
Where: CityFarm, East Perth
More info: Tracey Eaton on 0402 137 376
Hosted by Organic Growers Assoc WA

Breakfast meeting with Canadian canola farmers
When: Thursday 14 February, 7.30-9.30am
Where: RSL Hall, Growse Street, Williams
More info: Maggie Lillith on 0412 836 777
Hosted by Conservation Council of WA and Janette Liddelow