Better for people. Better for the planet. Better with the Butterfly. Non-GMO month is a time to celebrate transparency in our food system, support biodiversity, and protect our genetic inheritance for future generations. The Non-GMO Project believes that everyone has a right to know how their food was grown. As a nonprofit organization, their mission is to provide rigorous product verification and trustworthy education that empowers people to care for themselves, the planet and future generations. What are GMOs? A GMO, or genetically modified organism, is a plant, animal, or microorganism that has been subjected to biotechnology. Bitotechnology includes techniques such as using synthetic genetic sequences to change the organism's genetic material (i.e., DNA or RNA), or forcing the combination of very unrelated organisms that would not normally reproduce in nature. GMO developers use biotechnology to alter an organism's fundamental characteristics. Why back the Butterfly? Non-GMO Project Verified products are all working towards the common goal – GMO avoidance. But the reasons to support a non-GMO food supply are varied. Here are some of the ways our collective efforts are making a difference:
So, stop on by here at The Whole Wheatery and check out the wide variety of non-GMO products we have to offer and speak with one of our associates and we would love to show you, our faves!
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