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BEEKEEPING LEARNING CENTER => GENERAL BEEKEEPING - MAIN POSTING FORUM. => Topic started by: TerraJoy on November 10, 2011, 02:07:27 AM

Title: Monsanto and Beeologics
Post by: TerraJoy on November 10, 2011, 02:07:27 AM
What do you all think about Monsanto acquiring Beeologics? 

http://www.beeologics.com/default.asp (http://www.beeologics.com/default.asp)

http://topics.nytimes.com/top/news/business/companies/monsanto_company/index.html (http://topics.nytimes.com/top/news/business/companies/monsanto_company/index.html)

Title: Re: Monsanto and Beeologics
Post by: T Beek on November 10, 2011, 07:16:39 AM
The fox is guarding the hen-house IMO.

thomas
Title: Re: Monsanto and Beeologics
Post by: Michael Bush on November 10, 2011, 10:16:57 PM
Wait until they implant a new patented gene and then sue every beekeeper in the country when it shows up in their hives.  This is exactly what they have been doing to farmers...
Title: Re: Monsanto and Beeologics
Post by: luvin honey on November 10, 2011, 11:21:38 PM
I cannot even express how much I despise Monsanto. Their business practices are appalling. It's like a freaky sci-fi movie where a corporation is trying to take over the world---through plants and insects.
Title: Re: Monsanto and Beeologics
Post by: T Beek on November 11, 2011, 05:17:54 AM
My pitchfork is already sharp ;)

thomas
Title: Re: Monsanto and Beeologics
Post by: Dimmsdale on November 11, 2011, 03:17:03 PM
Monsanto :read: Umbrella Corp.
Title: Re: Monsanto and Beeologics
Post by: okbees on November 11, 2011, 05:41:31 PM
There is even a bigger storm brewing.  Follow this.....Monsanto has GMO all wrapped up....which will produce genetic changed pollen.....In Europe the honey has to have a label advising pollen is present in the product....IF the US adopts this practice of honey labeling advising that pollen is present....could Monsanto force (through the court system) the beekeeper to prove the pollen in the honey is NON Monsanto GMO pollen?  This is what is going on now with Monsanto and the Farmer in courts.  Just my rant and again...it is just my thoughts. 
Title: Re: Monsanto and Beeologics
Post by: T Beek on November 12, 2011, 06:43:34 AM
If beeks were willing to organize :? (like our ancestors) a class action suit could at least slow down this eventual take over of our food and means to earn income. 

Total control over our food and water is the main goal of these conglomerates, nothing else (besides profits) matters.  Capitalism run amok.  And some say we need more of it :roll:

We must remember; Corporations are people now (except for that 'going to jail' part) and have the same rights as you and I.

thomas
Title: Re: Monsanto and Beeologics
Post by: SEEYA on November 12, 2011, 01:33:28 PM
Maybe we're too late? Honey bees harvest pollen off Monsanto Soy Beans - Pollen contains Genes - The Bees are in violation of copyright laws- All Beekeepers must pay royalties or else! :evil: