"Monsanto has long been trying to establish control over the seeds of the plants that produce food for the world.
"But genetically engineered crops cannot be contained."They have already patented a number of genetically altered food crops, which can only be grown with proper license, and the seeds for which must be purchased anew each year.
"And rather than being found guilty of contaminating farmers' property, Monsanto has successfully sued hundreds of farmers for patent infringement.
"Many farmers have subsequently, quite literally, lost their farms.
"Percy Schmeiser of Saskatchewan, Canada, was also a victim of Monsanto's vile ways.
"Schmeiser worked on farming and developing his own seeds for 50 years, and when his fields were contaminated, Monsanto threatened him, intimidated him, and tried to take his land away.
"Percy's story is a classic case of David versus Goliath, and his victory is no doubt momentous.""But Schmeiser refused to give in, and eventually beat them in court.
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