Break in the Montville standoff
There could be a break in the standoff between the State Department of Agriculture and the Town of Montville over the town's ban on the planting of biotech-enhanced crops (GMOs). Commissioner Seth Bradstreet, III, who said the town's ordinance is "invalid" is seeking to meet with town officials. Town officials, who have written Bradstreet claiming they have "enacted a valid municipal ordinance," seem receptive to a meeting. Read the full story on the Maine BioBlog.
Head of Agricultural Bargaining Council speaks out on Montville ban
Vern DeLong, executive secretary of the Maine Agricultural Bargaining Council accused activists of targeting farmers for "political gain" in an op-ed column published in the May 20th edition of the Bangor Daily News. Click here to read the column online.
Montville ban on genetic engineering could hurt state's economy
"If The Jackson Laboratory were in Montville, they would have to shut down." more . . .
Montville votes to ban biotech crops
At the annual town meeting, residents of Montville voted to ban the planting of biotech crops. more ...
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