Food Democracy Now!

Food Democracy Now! is a grassroots movement and non-governmental organization based in Iowa, whose stated aim is to build a sustainable food system that protects our natural environment, sustains farmers, and nourishes families.[1] Food Democracy Now! members organize both through online campaigns and in-person actions across the country. The movement was founded in 2007 by Dave Murphy, a native Iowan, and Lisa Stokke.[2][3][4]

Food Democracy Now!
Founded2007
FounderDave Murphy; Lisa Stokke
TypeNon-profit
NGO
FocusFood politics, sustainable agriculture, Genetic modification protest.
Location
Area served
United States
Members
650,000
Key people
Dave Murphy; Lisa Stokke; Paul Willis; Aaron Woolf
Websitefooddemocracynow.org

Within months after launching, Food Democracy Now! gathered nearly 100,000 signatures in support of 12 candidates for undersecretary appointments in the U.S. Department of Agriculture.[5] The movement has been vocal in its support of small farmers and GMO labelling and is known for its opposition to the Farmer Assurance Provision, often referred to as the "Monsanto Protection Act" by anti-GMO activists,[6] and genetic modification of foods.

References
  1. "About Food Democracy Now!". Food Democracy Now!.
  2. "Our Hero Dave Murphy of Food Democracy Now". gracelinks.org.
  3. Michele Simon. "Every State Counts: Support GMO Labeling in Oregon and Colorado | Michele Simon". Huffingtonpost.com. Retrieved 2014-06-15.
  4. "2 Oregon Counties Ban GE Crops in Landslide Election Victories". foodconsumer.org. 2014-05-22. Retrieved 2014-06-15.
  5. "Food Democracy Now! advocates for sustainable farming practices". theragblog.blogspot.ca.
  6. "Food Democracy Now! Pushes for Congress to Repeal the 'Monsanto Protection Act'". salem-news.com.
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