Saturday, May 19, at 6:00 PM in Foley Square, New
York City, the global grassroots organization March Against Monsanto
will hold it's 7th march to bring awareness to the public of the human
and environment rights violations by the agriculture/chemical company
Monsanto now known as Bayer-Monsanto since the merger with pharmaceutical
giant Bayer. NYC March Against Monsanto (MAM NYC) is just one of hundreds
of cities across six continents participating in this global awareness
campaign.
A recent poll conducted by two former attorneys from the U.S. Department
of Justice’s Antitrust Division found that over 93% of farmers are
concerned about the Monsanto-Bayer merger, and over 82% are “very
concerned.” Their top three concerns are increased market dominance to
push additional products, excessive control over farmers’ data, and
increased pressure to become reliant on chemical based farming
practices.
NYC March Against Monsanto group's objective is to further educate and
raise awareness about the deadly impact upon us, our children, pets and
planet caused by Bayer-Monsanto's genetically modified seeds, RoundUp
Ready plants, poisonous herbicides found in in our food, as well as the
suffering from chemical products (Glyphosate and Agent Orange) where
studies show indisputable links to cancer, autism, intestinal diseases
and damage of the reproductive system. Another issue of concern is the
lack of food labeling laws and the "right to know" which foods
have been genetically modified.
Following a rally, NYC MAM will hold a candlelight vigil to pay homage to
those who have suffered by Bayer-Monsanto products. Following the vigil,
concerned citizens will participate in a glow in the dark march to Time
Square.
MAM NYC will rise up oin solidarity with groups across the globe to stop
this toxic nightmare as we watch overwhelming sickness, premature
deaths, and environmental damage to land and water like never
before.
March Against Monsanto is the most powerful grassroots initiative we have
in the fight to reclaim our food supply and protect our farmlands for
future generations.
Related online coverage can be found on social media platforms including
Twitter, Facebook, and Instagram by using the hashtags #MarchMay19,
#MAMNYC, #MAM and #MarchAgainstMonsanto.
For more information please email the event coordinators at
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March Against Monsanto - New York City
https://www.march-against-monsanto.com/
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https://www.facebook.com/nycmam/
Twitter: @mamnewyorkcity
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