Genetic Engineering
Go Non-GMO with Down to Earth & Ko Farms
October is Non-GMO Month and Down to Earth loves to support non-genetically modified products. Shop our stores and support brands and farmers that are dedicated to organic, sustainable, and non-GMO production, like Ko Farms in Palolo.
What is Non-GMO Month?
October is Non-GMO Month and all of our Down to Earth stores are celebrating with special products that are highlighted on our shelves, lots of helpful information for our customers, and two film screenings of the documentary “Secret Ingredients” (more on this important film later in this article
Avoiding GMO Foods
Food is undergoing constant change. Farmers have been saving seeds from plants that have desirable traits and using them for future crops. Crossbreeding different varieties of plants, like tomatoes, has led to sweeter and/or larger tomatoes.
Celebrate Non-GMO Month 2017!
This October Down to Earth is joining 13,000 participating grocery retailers across North America in the eighth annual Non-GMO Month. Created by the Non-GMO Project, this month-long celebration spotlights shoppers’ rights to choose food and products that do not contain genetically modified organisms (GMOs).
GMO Labeling: After the DARK Act, What Now?
In the summer of 2015, a GMO food labeling bill (HR Bill 1599) was introduced to Congress.
GMO Awareness – Your Right to Know
One of the most dangerous and least understood experiments with human health the world has ever known is currently underway without your consent—in your household and households across the nation, indeed throughout our entire planet.
Non-GMO Products on SALE – Celebrating your right to know!
Down to Earth is celebrating Non-GMO Month by putting a wide variety of non-GMO products on sale from Thursday, October 10th through Wednesday, November 13th. Customers can see which items are on sale by viewing our Super Saver Flyer Deals online.
Become A GMO-Conscious Shopper
With the risks of eating genetically modified food so uncertain, many Americans wisely try to avoid consuming GMOs as much as possible. Unfortunately, genetically modified food is not required to be labeled. Therefore, it can be hard to know if what you buy is genetically modified or not. Luckily, there are ways to avoid GMOs. The following is a guide on how to be a smart, GMO-aware shopper.
Ways to Avoid Genetically Modified Food
Much of the food in the supermarket today is made with genetically modified ingredients or GMOs. As a consumer you can avoid GM food in several ways:
Are GMOs Safe To Eat?
Since the dawn of time, human beings and animals alike have asked the question every day, “What should I eat?” We need to know not just what tastes good, but what is good for our survival and for our long-term health. We employ our sense of smell, taste, sight and touch, our intelligence, our knowledge of cause and effect and our culture to help us decide what to eat.