Monsantoism In Food

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Seed was very interesting and caused me to really think about the future of the way we farm and what we are willing to consume. I never knew how much control Monsanto had when it comes to what we eat and the health aspect of it. It should worry us to think about the potential outcomes of food if we allow Monsanto to continue their practice. Since Monsanto controls such an important role in the lives of human I think a wrong move could affect millions of people across the world. It is concerning that this isn't getting the attention it deserves and seems to be swept under the rug.
I thought that it was very educational but I think they should have given us Monsanto's side. I think that even though i probably would not have agreed with

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