David Pimentel comes to mind, and I would strongly recommend to include some of the "heroes" of carbon farmers, maybe Dr. Christine Jones from Australia ? i do second tha motion that transwhatever companies do have their own agenda, not necessarily a so called sustainable (I for one think that it should be "regenerative" sustainable is not enough anymore) Abraham de Alba Avila Terrestrial Plant Ecology INIFAP-Ags Ap. postal 20, Pabellón Arteaga, 20660 Aguascalientes, MEXICO SKYPE: adealba55 Tel: (465) 95-801-67, & 801-86 ext. 126, FAX ext 102 alternate: dealba.abra...@inifap.gob.mx cel: 449-157-7070
----- Forwarded Message ---- From: Beth Buczynski <bethbo...@gmail.com> To: ECOLOG-L@LISTSERV.UMD.EDU Sent: Thu, June 24, 2010 3:50:53 PM Subject: Re: [ECOLOG-L] worlds authorities in sustainable ag/meat/ag ecology I would have to strongly disagree with the opinon that Monsanto or any biotech company cares at all about sustainable agriculture (meaning good for people, and able to be replicated again and again without harm to the environment). Those who are championing the return of small, local, organic farmers (think Michael Pollan, Joel Salatin, and others) are the true leaders when it comes to creating a sustainable food supply for future generations. Food for thought: "Biotechnology Will Feed the World" and Other Myths<http://www.vegsource.com/articles/gmo_feed_myth.htm> On Thu, Jun 24, 2010 at 4:24 PM, Paul Cherubini <mona...@saber.net> wrote: > I would say the big biotech companies are the world's leading authorities > with regard to the issue of how we can feed the world in the coming > decades. > > Example: > http://www.monsanto.com/responsibility/sustainable-ag/default.asp > > Excerpts: > > "By 2050, say United Nations’ experts, our planet must double > food production to feed an anticipated population of 9.3 billion people." > > "By 2030, Monsanto commits to help farmers produce more and > conserve more by: Developing improved seeds that help farmers > double yields from 2000 levels for corn, soybeans, cotton, and > spring-planted canola, with a $10 million grant pledged to improve > wheat and rice yields.” > > Paul Cherubini > El Dorado, Calif. > -- Beth Buczynski, M.S. Copywriter/Environmental Blogger www.seebethwrite.com www.ecosphericblog.com @ecosphericblog
