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While the battle for GMO labeling heats up, we found this little story in the Santa Monica Community College newspaper that offers some basic insight into the measure.  How do we know that we might want to consider a different approach than GMO?  The article says it best – “In the field, GM has to be treated as a pesticide, because pesticide is

built into it, so you have to wash your hands after planting the seed,”

said King. “The plant itself is the pesticide so you wouldn’t want it

on yourself, but at some point it’s harvested and, suddenly, it’s food.”

I don’t remember ever having to wash my hands after planting my spring garden, except to get the dirt off.  This particular statement drove home the GMO point for me.  Pesticide built in and suddenly after harvesting it’s food??  Common sense and appropriate science tell me that this isn’t a good idea.  I say appropriate science since the offerings of the GMO companies leave a lot to the imagination in regards to quality protocols and rigorous safety monitoring.  I also never hear of any Monsanto executives willing to eat only a GMO based diet. 

Enjoy this article – http://www.thecorsaironline.com/lifestyle/2012/10/10/prop-37-would-require-gmo-labeling-issues-remain/

California Voters – Let’s change the world…VOTE YES on PROP 37 this November

This article in the NY Times is worth reading – http://www.nytimes.com/2012/10/14/magazine/why-californias-proposition-37-should-matter-to-anyone-who-cares-about-food.html?pagewanted=all&_r=2&

Please VOTE YES on PROP 37

The latest salvo by the ‘no’ folks is a press release entitled ‘In case you missed it’ which states that 34 newspaper editorial staffs have come out against Prop 37.  It suggests that we, the People, are missing something.  REALLY??  I don’t think so.  First off, 15 of those newspapers listed in the press release are owned by two media corporations, Media News Group and McClatchey Corp.  Those aren’t 15 independent editorial boards, those are only two editorial boards with big advertising and corporate ties to many of big business supporters of the ‘no’ campaign.  Here’s the link to the release so you can see for yourself.  Look up these newspapers and see ‘WHO’ is really speaking!  http://www.sacbee.com/2012/10/08/4893227/no-on-prop-37-in-case-you-missed.html 

FYI, the newspaper this misleading press release was published in was the Sacramento Bee, owned by the McClatchey Corporation.  As always, we must look deeper into the information being given us to get to the facts.

PROP 37 isn’t perfect but it’s not deceptive like the ‘no’ group wants to you to believe.  Not knowing what’s in your food and the food industry being willing to keep you in the dark is deceptive.  This November we ask you to join us in VOTING YES on PROP 37.

Check out this story on SunRidge Farms.  We truly make an effort to do the best we can for the environment and the planet as we manufacture and distribute our products.  Read the story here from Entrepreneur Magazine.

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A perfect example of the lengths that the ‘no’ on 37 campaign is willing to go is this ad where the opposition tried to infer that one of their advocates was a Stanford professor.  The deception and lies are the trademark of these companies trying to block this measure.  Here are the facts – http://www.carighttoknow.org/no_on_37_forced_to_pull_ad#reactions

California Voters – Please VOTE YES on PROP 37 this November

Several major newspapers have come out against Prop 37 with their editorial staff.  What I find amusing is how quickly the readers find the faults and inaccuracies of the Op/Ed stances.  These are supposed to be journalists yet they use sources that turn out to be propaganda houses.  Take a look at these letters to the editor:

http://www.utsandiego.com/news/2012/oct/02/letters-prop-37/

California Voters – Please VOTE YES on Prop 37 this November

Though the opposition keeps spending outrageous sums of money to mislead you, the consumers are seeing through the smokescreen.  Here’s good article that again outlines the real concerns of our foods and why labeling makes sense.   http://www.montereycountyweekly.com/news/2012/oct/04/local-spin-hey-ho-gmo/

California Voters – Please VOTE YES on Prop 37 this November

Here’s a link to the Sacramento Bee’s online page that posts unedited press releases from PR Newswire.  This is an example of how the No campaign is spending their money.  They are trying to tell you that newspaper editorial staffs are all against Prop 37.  There is a lot of money tied up in advertising, including money from many of the No campaign primary funding sources.  These editorial staffs are not policy experts, nor scientists.  Most of the arguments they present involve litigation.  Prop 37, like all legislation, will be challenged.  That’s not an issue as the opportunity to clear up some language exists.  What is clear that this is what people want.  These newspaper editorial staffs cannot be ignoring that unless they are being pressured.   That’s the simple truth…

http://www.sacbee.com/2012/10/02/4874832/no-on-prop-37-in-case-you-missed.html

Do not let the will of the People be manipulated.  We all deserve to know what is in our food.  Please VOTE YES on PROP 37 this NOVEMBER.

A recent poll suggested that Prop 37 is likely to pass.  That is a very good sign BUT it is too soon to let up on efforts to educate as many people as possible as to the concerns over GMO’s and the need to label our foods.  Let the People of California’s bid to govern, result in change that is positive and demonstrate to our elected officials that they do, indeed, work for US. 

Here’s a link to the story and results of the latest poll – http://www.latimes.com/business/la-fi-prop37-times-poll-20120927,0,5015236.story

As the story states, the no campaign will start their heavy spending now in order to try and convince us that this measure isn’t necessary.  Please understand that PROP 37 is absolutely vital and to remember to vote YES on 37 this November.

Falcon Trading, dba, SunRidge Farms has issued a voluntary recall of three items that utilize Sunland, Inc. peanut butter.  The three items are being voluntarily recalled as part of a larger action by Sunland, Inc.  No SunRidge Farms items have been implicated in the Salmonella concerns recently uncovered but we are voluntarily recalling these items as a precautionary measure.  Consumers who purchased Energy Nuggets, Peanut Butter Power Chews, or Treasure Trove Mix recently should return the product to their retailer and exchange for new product or request a refund.  These are only bulk items; this recall does not impact any prepackaged items from SunRidge Farms.

Read the full recall notice.