Thank you to everyone who participated in the 85 Millions Against Monsanto events that took place last Sunday, October 16, World Food Day, in 32 states, Puerto Rico and the District of Columbia!
Photos, videos and reports are coming in from around the country. Add your photos to the "Right2Know About GMOs" Flickr group. Post your videos on YouTube and we'll add them to our "World Food Day 2011" playlist. Thanks!
Outreach table at the Farmer's Market on 4700 East Warner Road, Phoenix, organized by Samantha Franklin
PHOENIX, AZ - Oct 16th, 8:30am-12:30pm
Rally at Wigwam Resort, Litchfield Park, organized by Melissa Szaro
https://www.facebook.com/event.php?eid=284733148220446
PRESCOTT, AZ - Oct 16th, 1pm until dark
Rally at The Courthouse Square at the intersection of Gurley and Montezuma, organized by Aaron Spivey
https://www.facebook.com/#!/event.php?eid=123824584388013
QUEEN CREEK, AZ - Oct 16th, afternoon
Film Screening at Earth Spirit Healing Center, 25251 S Power Road in Queen Creek, organized by Jane
Westwood Federal Building 11000 Wilshire Boulevard, organized by Stacey Hall
https://www.facebook.com/event.php?eid=156793347733610
LOS ANGELES/WESTCHESTER, CA - Oct 16th, 2-4:30pm
The Future of Food screening and potluck at the Community Hall of Holy Nativity 6700 West 83rd Street, Westchester, organized by Margaret Whalen, www.EnviroChangeMakers.org
SAN FRANCISCO, CA - Oct 16th, 12-4pm
Rally with music at the San Francisco Federal Building 90 7th Street on the corner of Mission St. and 7th, organized by Laura Babbitt
https://www.facebook.com/event.php?eid=242522782452892
SAN FRANCISCO to SACRAMENTO, CA - Oct 14th, 9am
Critical mass bike ride from San Francisco to Sacramento to deliver "The Global Citizens Report on the State of GMOs" to Gov. Brown, departing from the corner of 24th at Mission at the BART Station at 9am, organized by Miguel Robles, http://www.biosafetyalliance.org
SACRAMENTO, CA - Oct 16th, 10-3pm
Rally at the Capitol Mall in Sacramento
https://www.facebook.com/event.php?eid=221215157915562
SAN DIEGO, CA - Oct 16th, 11am-3pm
Rally at the Horton Plaza Shopping Center, 324 Horton Plaza, meet at the corner of 4th and Broadway, organized by Sheri Fogerty
https://www.facebook.com/event.php?eid=144580705634452
SANTA CRUZ, CA - Oct 16th,1-3pm
Rally at the Clocktower, organized by GMO free Santa Cruz
https://www.facebook.com/event.php?eid=250900624939617
SANTA ROSA, CA - Oct 16th, 3-5pm
Informational Festivities and a March demonstration downtown, Julliard Park, 227 Santa Rosa Avenue, (across from Luther Burbank Garden), organized by Renee Mitchell
https://www.facebook.com/event.php?eid=247031288676395
STAMFORD, CT - Oct 16th, 1 pm
Rally at the corner of Bedford and Broad St., organized by Lela Florel
DENVER, CO - Oct 16th, 1-4pm
Anti-Monsanto protest and call for GMO labeling on Lincoln (west side of capitol grounds) between 14th and Colfax in Denver, organized by Cathy Baum
COLORADO SPRINGS, CO - Oct 16th,12-3pm Our Right to Know if its GMO! Rally, intersection of Academy and Voyaguer, organized by Amanda Harrison
http://www.facebook.com/event.php?eid=241846955857076
WASHINGTON, DC - Oct 16th, 2:00pm - 5:00pm
Right2Know March from New York City to the White House, organized by Right2KnowMarch.org
http://www.facebook.com/event.php?eid=253665024648042
CLEARWATER, FL - Oct 16th, 3pm - 7pm
Organic Garden Party, outreach on GMOs and potluck, organized by Jai Hambly
GAINESVILLE, FL - Oct 16th, 10am
Tabling and outreach, NW 13th St & W University Ave, organized by Kelly Carvallis
HOLLYWOOD, FL - Oct 16th, 12pm - 3pm
Rally at The Yellow Green Farmers Market 1940 North 30th Road, organized by Trish Sheldon
https://www.facebook.com/event.php?eid=197496120313661, CLICK HERE FOR MORE PICTURES
HOMESTEAD, FL - Oct 16th, 8am
https://www.facebook.com/event.php?eid=197496120313661, CLICK HERE FOR MORE PICTURES
HOMESTEAD, FL - Oct 16th, 8am
South Florida Crop Mob, Verde Gardens, Homestead Harvest Farmer's Market, organized by Bambi Liss-Saltzman, CLICK HERE FOR PICTURES
- Earth Learning's First Crop Mob on October 16, 2011. To give you a bit of history, the idea for the Crop Mob came as a direct result of the 2nd Annual Greater Everglades Food Summit held on September 28 - October 5. One of the speakers Rob Jones, started Crop Mobs in North Carolina as a way to support small farmers to get a lot of work done in a half a day, followed by breaking bread together and simply having a good time, learning about farming and making a huge difference for the farmer. The meal for all was prepared with Locally Grown Organic produce. The menu included Barbecued Young Jackfruit on whole grain buns as the main dish with Organically Grown brown rice grown in Deland, FL, a kidney and cannelini bean stew with callaloo, a salad with avocado's and papaya, fresh squeezed lime juice and sea salt. Dessert was a raisin, almond nut ball rolled in coconut. During the crop mob the group of over 35 volunteers planted over 100 fruit trees in a food forest designed by Farmer Apprentices from Earth Learning at Verde Gardens. Verde Gardens is a community recently created and designed with 145 green homes for designated homeless families in Homestead, FL. Carrfour Supportive Housing, Miami Dade County and the USDA together created this project. Earth Learning of South Miami was given the project to create a 22 acre Organic Farm and manage a Farmers Market to create jobs and fresh organic produce for the community. Feel free to google Verde Gardens to read the whole story which originated by the Clinton Global Initiative.
JACKSONVILLE, FL - Oct 15th at 5pm, 7pm and 9pm
Farmaggeddon film showing at The Five Points Theater, organized by Raymur Rachels
MIAMI, FL
Signature gathering at the O Cinema, organized by Esperanza Rodriguez
OCALA, FL - Oct 16th, 12pm- 6pm
Rally/Flash Mob at The Square, 10 S. Magnolia Ave. organized by Ayla Peterson
SARASOTA, FL - Oct 16th, 12pm - 3pm
Tabling at Earth Origins, 1279 Beneva Road, organized by Luna Topolski
PALM BEACH GARDENS, FL - Oct 16th, 11am - 5pm
Tabling and outreach at Nutrition S'Mart, 4155 Northlake Blvd, organized by Kat Butler
TAMPA BAY, FL, Oct 15th, 9am - 12pm
Booth at the Tampa Bay Veg Fest, organized by Michelle Johnson of GMO Free Tampa Bay
https://www.facebook.com/event.php?eid=206053146123529
SAVANNAH, GA - Oct 22nd
Leafleting at Mother Matilda Park, organized by Theresa Wiegand
HILO, HI - Oct 16th
Tabling at Island Naturals Market & Deli, organized by Merle Hayward
Tabling at Island Naturals Market & Deli, organized by Merle Hayward
MAUI (Kihei), HI - Oct 16th, 9am - 12pm
Rally at Monsanto Headquarters, organized by Brian Kd Lehmann and Luna Carlisle, More Photos/News Article
Rally at Monsanto Headquarters, organized by Brian Kd Lehmann and Luna Carlisle, More Photos/News Article
BOISE, ID - Oct 16th, 1pm - 3pm
Rally in Veterans Memorial Park, organized by Jenny Easley and GMO Free Idaho
https://www.facebook.com/p
CHICAGO, IL - Oct 16th, 1pm - 3pm
Street theater and March, film showing in the evening, organized by Mike Durschmid
https://www.facebook.com/event.php?eid=170746396342965
Street theater and March, film showing in the evening, organized by Mike Durschmid
https://www.facebook.com/event.php?eid=170746396342965
CHICAGO, IL - Oct 16th, 2pm - 9pm
Food classes, potluck and screening of the Future of Food at Inner Metamorphosis University, 1418 W Howard St at Sheridan Rd, organized by Mona
Food classes, potluck and screening of the Future of Food at Inner Metamorphosis University, 1418 W Howard St at Sheridan Rd, organized by Mona
CARMEL, (Indianapolis) IN - Oct 16th, 2pm - 5pm
Revealing the Future of Food, at The Monon Center East, organized by Cassie Rohn and Susan Peterson,http://www.facebook.com/pages/Millions-Against-Monsanto-Indiana/123636437715590
Revealing the Future of Food, at The Monon Center East, organized by Cassie Rohn and Susan Peterson,http://www.facebook.com/pages/Millions-Against-Monsanto-Indiana/123636437715590
IOWA CITY, IA - Oct 16th,
10:00am -
11:30pm
Rally at the Pedestrian Mall, organized by Gwenhwyfar Hartley-Prime
http://www.facebook.com/event.php?eid=204228089618761
Rally at the Pedestrian Mall, organized by Gwenhwyfar Hartley-Prime
http://www.facebook.com/event.php?eid=204228089618761
EMPORIA, KS - Oct 16th
Rally at the Corner of 6th and Merchant, organized by Tiffany Villa
Rally at the Corner of 6th and Merchant, organized by Tiffany Villa
LOUISVILLE, KY (St Mathews) - Oct 16th, 11am - 4pm
March/Rally from Heine Bros (Chenoweth) to Rainbow Blossom (Lexington Rd), organized by Lamar Knight
BARNSTABLE, MA - Oct 16th
Tabling at the Unitarian Church of Barnstable, 3330 Main Street (Route 6A), organized by Diane Suhm
BOSTON, MA - Oct 16th
Millions Against Monsanto World Food Day celebration at Occupy Boston
NANTUCKET, MA - Oct 16th, 11am - 2pm
Tabling at the Stop and Shop, 31 Sparks Avenue, organized by Ingrid Feeney
http://www.facebook.com/event.php?eid=138649936233813
Right 2 Know GMO labeling march, http://www.livefoodexperience.com
AUSTIN, TX - Oct 16th, 12pm
Rally at Texas State Capitol with speakers and bands, organized by Mallory Robinson
https://www.facebook.com/event.php?eid=123969591013983
EL PASO, TX - Oct 16th, 3-7pm
The World According to Monsanto screening, 109 N. Mesa between San Antonio and Texas
With LIVE performances by poets Nancy Green, Eurydice Saucedo and Congero "Mauz" and artist Mask, organized by Velia Christina and Eurydice Saucedo
http://www.facebook.com/event.php?eid=277402918956996
HOUSTON, TX - Oct 16th, 12-3pm
The World According to Monsanto screening, JoMar Visions, 902 Hardy Street, organized by Mark Roden
https://www.facebook.com/event.php?eid=280012642017522
SAN ANTONIO, TX - Oct 16th, 2pm
The World According to Monsanto screening, Next Generation Water, 1201 N. Loop W #107 organized by Dirk Davidek
http://www.nextgenerationwater.com/ClubPortal/EventDetailPublic2.cfm?clubID=3061&EventID=153183&mo=10
MT PLEASANT, UT - Oct 15th, 11am - 1pm
Tabling and Outreach in front of Kathy's Herb Shop, 438 South State Street, Mt Pleasant in San Pete County, organized by Janet Joscelyne
https://www.facebook.com/event.php?eid=119101134836707
SALT LAKE CITY, UT - Oct 16th & 23rd, all day
Outreach booth at the People's Market Farmer's Market, International Peace Gardens 1000 S 900 W, organized by Loralie Miller
https://www.facebook.com/event.php?eid=150291558371866
http://www.facebook.com/event.php?eid=138649936233813
ANN ARBOR, MI - Oct 15th, 5pm - 9pm
Rally and Celebration at the Ann Arbor Farmers Market, organized by Karen Myers
ALLENDALE, MI - Oct 21st
Tabling for Sustainability Week at Grand Valley State University,
4046 Calder Dr., organized by Gordy Alderink
http://www.gvsu.edu/sustainability/
GRAND RAPIDS, MI - Oct 16th
Right 2 Know GMO labeling march, http://www.livefoodexperience.com
BEMIDJI, MN - Oct 16th, 12pm - 3pm
Protest March in Waterfront Park, Lake Bemidji 398 Bemidji Ave N, organized by Craig Moen
https://www.facebook.com/event.php?eid=202541163146114
Protest March in Waterfront Park, Lake Bemidji 398 Bemidji Ave N, organized by Craig Moen
https://www.facebook.com/event.php?eid=202541163146114
MINNEAPOLIS, MN - Oct 15th, 1pm
Farmageddon Screening at St Anthony Main Theater, followed by panel discussion and Q and A, organized by Susie Zahratka
Farmageddon Screening at St Anthony Main Theater, followed by panel discussion and Q and A, organized by Susie Zahratka
MINNEAPOLIS, MN - Oct 16th, 4pm - 6:30pm
Rally in Support of Millions Against Monsanto and OccupyMN at Government Plaza (The People's Plaza), organized by Millions Against Monsanto Minnesota
https://www.facebook.com/event.php?eid=231626706894806Rally in Support of Millions Against Monsanto and OccupyMN at Government Plaza (The People's Plaza), organized by Millions Against Monsanto Minnesota
MINNEAPOLIS, MN - Oct 16th, 3pm - 4:30pm
Farmageddon Screening at Bryant Lake Bowl, organized by Susie Zahratka
Farmageddon Screening at Bryant Lake Bowl, organized by Susie Zahratka
MINNEAPOLIS, MN - Oct 16th
Tabling and outreach at Wedge Community Co-op, 2105 Lyndale Avenue South, organized by Sasha Meretzky
ASHEVILLE, NC - Oct 16th, 12pm - 3pm
KANSAS CITY, MO - Oct 16th, 3pm - 8pm
Flash Mob/Rally at Mill Creek Park on the Country Club Plaza, organized by Leah Stella Stephens
SPRINGFIELD, MO - Oct 15th AND 16th, AND also Oct 22, Various times
Tabling and demonstration at Glenstone and Battlefield, organized by Patricia P. Tursi
Tabling and demonstration at Glenstone and Battlefield, organized by Patricia P. Tursi
ST LOUIS, MO - Oct 16th, 1pm
OMAHA, NE - Oct 16th, 12pm - 5pm
Rally at Jane's Health Food and then head to Ponca Hills Integrative Health Center, organized by Sophia Stratbucker
LAKE HIAWATHA, NJ
Rally at Jane's Health Food and then head to Ponca Hills Integrative Health Center, organized by Sophia Stratbucker
LAS VEGAS, NV - Oct 16th, 10am -1pm
Rally outside of Whole Foods Market, 7250 W Lake Mead Blvd, organized by Albert Ward
GMO-free meals in local restaurants, organized by Barbara J Hertz
WOODCLIFF LAKE, NJ, Oct 15th, 9am - 4pm
Tabling and Outreach at the Healthy Living and Wellness Expo at the Hilton, organized by Linda Borghi
BUFFALO, NY, Oct 16th, 7pm
Screening of the Future of Food at Burning Books, www.burningbooksbuffalo.com
NEWBURGH, NY, Oct 16th, 1pm - 4pm
Tabling and Outreach at Nature's Pantry, 142 Route 17k, #2, organized by Linda Borghi
NEW YORK, NY, Oct 16th, 12pm-4pm
Rally with speakers and music, Foley Square, Chinatown, organized by Maria Concilio, News Article
https://www.facebook.com/event.php?eid=133646956731027
Celebration with speakers and music in Pritchard Park, organized by Simona Mortensen
RALEIGH, NC - Oct 16th, 12pm - 3pm
Rally in the
200 Block of South Persons St and the 200 block of South Blount, and
tabling in Centennial Plaza, organized by Dawn Simone
http://www.facebook.com/event.php?eid=242019115839336
NORTH DAKOTA
organized by the Dakota Resource Council
PITTSBURGH, PA - Oct 16th, 6:30pm
The World According to Monsanto screening, East End Food Co-op, 7516 Meade Street, organized by Theresa Sabatini
SAN JUAN, PUERTO RICO - Oct 16th, 8am
March from the University Interamericana de Ponce to the Monsanto Headquarters, organized by Organizacion Boricua de Agricultura Eco-Organica and Weikaraya
http://www.miprv.com/caravana-en-apoyo-a-la-soberania-alimentaria-en-puerto-rico/
NASHVILLE, TN - Oct 16th, 10am - 1pm
organized by the Dakota Resource Council
AKRON, OH - Oct 16th, 11am
Petition gathering outside the Mustard Seed Cafe, organized by Angela Trivonovich
ATHENS, OH - Oct 22nd
From organizer Austin Stahl:
- We gathered 264 signatures for the petition at the Farmer's Market, The Farmacy, Casa Nueva, and Village Bakery. I personally was at the farmer's market, and got to meet many people that shared a similar passion for issues caused by GM foods and also talked to many small family farmers about all the issues surrounding GMOs and small farming. I also got the contact information of the owner of the Shagbark Seed and Mill Company, a non-GMO seed and grain supplier in the area, after talking with him about such issues for a while. It was a great experience, and organized and completely done by college students! Unfortunately, we do not have any pictures or videos of our work. I will send in the petitions to the OCA headquarters.
- I think we definitely made a difference in the city of Athens. Athens is a great place to do things like this, with a lot of family and organic farmers in the area (many of them Amish) and a strong local food movement. There are lots of little neat restaurants and stores that use ingredients right from the farms and things like that. I would suggest that you guys reach out a little bit to the city of Athens and try to get a leader of some sort to organize events and activities out here. I will help as much as I can, but I am still only a college freshman and I am pretty weighed down with a heavy class load, work, and school activities. But the people out here are very receptive to everything OCA stands for and pretty involved in the Slow Food Movement. I really think there is a lot of potential out here.
BRYAN, OH - Oct 15th, 6pm - 9pm
All Things Food Open House/Meet the Producer, 114 N Main Street, organized by Monique Tressler
CLEVELAND, OH - Oct 15th, 10am - 2pm
Rally at West Side Market, 1979 West 25th Street, (Back parking lot near main entrance), organized by Rachel Wiegand
PERRYSBURG, OH - Oct 16th,
Potluck at Owens Community College, 30335 Oregon Road, organized by Andrea Fix
EUGENE, OR - Oct 16th, 2pm
Meet for a march to the Federal Building at the Knight Library at the University of Oregon, organized by Teri Burns
https://www.facebook.com/event.php?eid=145614245529884
PORTLAND, OR - Oct 16th,12:30-3:30pm
"Urban Sprawl" rally just south of the Pioneer Courthouse, organized by Sabrina Siegel and Mary Nichols
www.gmofreeportland.com/right2know
http://www.facebook.com/event.php?eid=250308998340124
EUGENE, OR - Oct 16th, 2pm
Meet for a march to the Federal Building at the Knight Library at the University of Oregon, organized by Teri Burns
https://www.facebook.com/event.php?eid=145614245529884
PORTLAND, OR - Oct 16th,12:30-3:30pm
"Urban Sprawl" rally just south of the Pioneer Courthouse, organized by Sabrina Siegel and Mary Nichols
www.gmofreeportland.com/right2know
http://www.facebook.com/event.php?eid=250308998340124
CLARKS SUMMIT, PA - Oct 14 & 15
"Vanishing of the Bees" documentary screening and celebration of World Food Day and Non-GMO Month at Everything Natural
MILFORD, PA - Oct 16th, 12pm
"Vanishing of the Bees" documentary screening and celebration of World Food Day and Non-GMO Month at Everything Natural
MILFORD, PA - Oct 16th, 12pm
WALK for Organic Foods Starting at Key Food, 501 W. Harford Street, organized by Mary Mester
PITTSBURGH, PA - Oct 16th, 6:30pm
The World According to Monsanto screening, East End Food Co-op, 7516 Meade Street, organized by Theresa Sabatini
SAN JUAN, PUERTO RICO - Oct 16th, 8am
March from the University Interamericana de Ponce to the Monsanto Headquarters, organized by Organizacion Boricua de Agricultura Eco-Organica and Weikaraya
http://www.miprv.com/caravana-en-apoyo-a-la-soberania-alimentaria-en-puerto-rico/
MEMPHIS, TN - Oct 16th, 12pm - 3pm
Rally on Poplar Ave at Highland St. in Memphis, close to the University area, organized by Millions Against Monsanto Memphis
Rally and tabling at the Nashville Farmer's Market, organized by Misti Schroeter
http://www.facebook.com/event.php?eid=253959944645178AUSTIN, TX - Oct 16th, 12pm
Rally at Texas State Capitol with speakers and bands, organized by Mallory Robinson
https://www.facebook.com/event.php?eid=123969591013983
EL PASO, TX - Oct 16th, 3-7pm
The World According to Monsanto screening, 109 N. Mesa between San Antonio and Texas
With LIVE performances by poets Nancy Green, Eurydice Saucedo and Congero "Mauz" and artist Mask, organized by Velia Christina and Eurydice Saucedo
http://www.facebook.com/event.php?eid=277402918956996
HOUSTON, TX - Oct 16th, 12-3pm
The World According to Monsanto screening, JoMar Visions, 902 Hardy Street, organized by Mark Roden
https://www.facebook.com/event.php?eid=280012642017522
SAN ANTONIO, TX - Oct 16th, 2pm
The World According to Monsanto screening, Next Generation Water, 1201 N. Loop W #107 organized by Dirk Davidek
http://www.nextgenerationwater.com/ClubPortal/EventDetailPublic2.cfm?clubID=3061&EventID=153183&mo=10
MT PLEASANT, UT - Oct 15th, 11am - 1pm
Tabling and Outreach in front of Kathy's Herb Shop, 438 South State Street, Mt Pleasant in San Pete County, organized by Janet Joscelyne
https://www.facebook.com/event.php?eid=119101134836707
SALT LAKE CITY, UT - Oct 16th & 23rd, all day
Outreach booth at the People's Market Farmer's Market, International Peace Gardens 1000 S 900 W, organized by Loralie Miller
https://www.facebook.com/event.php?eid=150291558371866
RICHMOND, VA, Oct 15th, 11am-3pm
Tabling and outreach, Good Foods Grocery, 3062 Stony Point Road, organized by Robin Ravers
ROANOKE, VA, Oct 16th, 4:30 pm-7:00 pm
Tabling at Roanoke Natural Foods Co-op, 1319 Grandin Rd, organized by Marilyn Draper
SEATTLE, WA - Wednesday Oct 19th, 4-5pm
Rally and speakers including Jeffrey Smith at Westlake Center Park 1601 5th Ave, organized by Dr. Les Berenson
http://www.facebook.com/event.php?eid=224085807647074
http://www.organicconsumers.org/monsanto/gmofreeseattleoctober2011poster.pdf
SEQUIM, WA - Oct 16th
Rally with signs at the corner of Washington St. and Sequim Ave, organized by Beverly Goldie, News Report: Protest set against genetically modified organisms in food
FEDERAL WAY, WA - Oct 18th, 7pm
Tabling and speaker Jeffrey Smith "Why We Must Stop the Proliferation of GMOs" at Marlene's Market & Deli Natural Foods, 2565 S. Gateway Center Place, Federal Way (near Tacoma), organized by Gena Olson
SEATTLE, WA - Wednesday Oct 19th, 4-5pm
Rally and speakers including Jeffrey Smith at Westlake Center Park 1601 5th Ave, organized by Dr. Les Berenson
http://www.facebook.com/event.php?eid=224085807647074
http://www.organicconsumers.org/monsanto/gmofreeseattleoctober2011poster.pdf
SEQUIM, WA - Oct 16th
Rally with signs at the corner of Washington St. and Sequim Ave, organized by Beverly Goldie, News Report: Protest set against genetically modified organisms in food
FEDERAL WAY, WA - Oct 18th, 7pm
Tabling and speaker Jeffrey Smith "Why We Must Stop the Proliferation of GMOs" at Marlene's Market & Deli Natural Foods, 2565 S. Gateway Center Place, Federal Way (near Tacoma), organized by Gena Olson
MADISON, WI - Oct 15th, 6:30am - 2pm
Tabling and outreach at the Madison farmers' market at the Capitol Square, organized by Ginger LaBelle-Brown
Tabling and outreach at the Madison farmers' market at the Capitol Square, organized by Ginger LaBelle-Brown
MILWAUKEE, WI - Oct 16th, 12pm - 3pm
Rally on the
Lakefront - corner of
Lincoln Memorial Drive & Lafayette on the side of Lake Michigan,
organized by Natalie Kridler Benoit
RACINE, WI - Oct 16th, 12pm - 3pm
Rally on the
Corner of HWY 20 and 31, organized by Laura Feider
http://www.facebook.com/event.php?eid=210782328975392
