TODAY’S ECO WAKE-UP CALL: Monsanto declared war on dairy companies that have chosen to ban the injection of their cows with Monsanto’s genetically engineered Bovine Growth Hormone (rBGH). Due to escalating consumer demand, an increasing number of large dairies around the U.S. have declared themselves rBGH-free in the last couple of years. Monsanto, the sole producer of the synthetic hormone, has seen substantial losses in sales as a result of this voluntary movement of the industry towards healthier milk.

Although rBGH is banned in most industrialized nations, including Europe and Canada, due to its links to breast and colon cancer, the controversial drug remains legal in the U.S. Monsanto filed a formal complaint with the FDA and Federal Trade Commission, demanding that labeling of rBGH-free diary products be made illegal. (Source: Organic Consumers Association).

Today’s show, we take a look at the flip side of corporate impact on our environment and communities in a two-part “Corporate Stewardship” series. This week’s guest is TC Gritt, long-time Whole Foods employee and company National Pro Rater.

Show Resources
Whole Foods

Articles
Monsanto

Films
The Future of Food

Intro and Outtro Music:
A special thanks to Kevin Hays for his song “What Survives” off the Kevin Hays Trio CD. PLEASE, if like this music, check him out at KevinHays.com