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Jan 31, 2015 1:36 PM CST
Name: Larry
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I thought she specifically stated that "Once GMO pollen has floated over your fence, some of your crops contain the patented genes". Further he states "It takes effort to avoid GMO's." Seeds have to be tested is what I took that to mean. What had me confused was the distinction between "home gardener" and "farmer". "Golden Bantam is all I am sure about so that's all I sell." That makes me think SmartSeeds in a commercial grower not what I would consider a home gardener.
Just the name "SmartSeeds" lead me to believe she was certainly aware of the difference in hybrids, and GMO's, and that it was an important issue with her. I can see that with all the paperwork and all the testing involved, there must be a great concern over this or none of that would even be necessary. Seeds are tested in "lots" for contamination from GMO's to the best of my understanding, and there are many "lots" it seems that do not pass the tests. I'll conclude by saying "$4 for a packet of lettuce seed?" Back on topic for my part anyhow.
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