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Demonstrators marched outside the Monsanto plant in Woodland to protest genetically-modified foods Thursday morning.
Monsanto’s Woodland plant, established in 1972, is mostly a research and development site. A 90,000 square-foot expansion opened in 2013.
Protesters were blockading gates over what they call the “DARK Act,” otherwise known at HR 1599, which critics say would “deny Americans the right to know what is in their food.”
Monsanto sent FOX40 this statement:
The 22,000 people of Monsanto are committed to having an open dialogue about food and agriculture – we’re proud of the work we do, and we’re eager for people to know more about us. We’re also proud of our collaboration with farmers and partnering organizations that help make a more balanced meal accessible for everyone. Our goal is to help farmers do this in a more sustainable way using fewer resources and having a smaller impact on the environment. We know people have different points of view on these topics, and it’s important that they’re able to express and share them.
More demonstrators are expected Sunday at the State Capitol building.
