GMOs

Genetically modified organisms have entered the world and have become a way for corporations to control the food chain.  In the U.S., Congress never asked the people if they wanted genetically engineered food. Even still, it is not required for companies to label whether the food contains GMOs. There is a more recent controversy over whether genetically engineered animals can be put on the market as well. Genetically modified foods are another way that corporations control the market by placing subsidies on already low paid farmers and patenting nature.

These patents do not have many restrictions. Percy Schmeiser, a Canadian farmer, was sued by Monsanto because a Monsanto truck carrying genetically engineered canola seeds blew off of the truck and onto his fields of canola. Monsanto went onto his private property, took samples, and told him he infringed on their patent. This isn't the only case where Monsanto has sued farmers for infringing their patent. But how can Monsanto have the right to tell Percy he infringed on their patent when the wind blew the seeds onto his field? How can they restrict mother nature? It is nature for the wind to carry the pollen and seeds of plants.

Genetically engineered crops have not been proven to produce more yields than conventional or organic crops. Farmers in India buy seeds from these corporations, but many commit suicide because the GE seeds they bought produced poor yields putting them in debt. The "Feed the World" guilt trip is a scam by the corporations. This technology has been practiced for over a decade and still world hunger has not decreased, if anything it has increased.

The only reason the United States does not require labeling is because the corporations and the FDA know that consumers will not buy their products. Also because the corporations lobby for what is favorable for them. 

I don't understand why genetically engineered food has entered the market. We don't need genetically engineered food or animals. Local, conventional/organic farmers need to be supported.