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Wednesday, April 17, 2013

Local Farmer Concerned About GM Alfalfa

Genetically modified crops are a tempting choice for farmers who want to increase their bottom lines. 

But local farmer and Kredl's owner Dave Wolpin tells CHSJ News if Monsanto's GM alfalfa is introduced in Canada, some farmers might not have a say in whether or not they want it on their land because it could land on their property from neighbouring farms. And Wolpin tells us he doesn't it anywhere near his crops.

The potential release of GM alfalfa into Canada has been met with nation-wide protests. Wolpin tells us much of the backlash is because there have been no conclusive studies on the effects of the crop itself.