I I Organic Farmers as Victims oflnjurious Practices

I The relationship between anticompetitive practices by large biotechnology corporations and their victimizing effects on organic farmers, with reference to I genetically engineered and altered seeds in the United State's market, is examined. The I sample was derived from individuals associated with the organic farming industry. The total sample populace was taken from two cumulative lists oforganic farmers, organic I certification agencies, and organic food producers. One hundred individuals were mailed I questionnaires. Ofthe fifty-four percent that returned the surveys, one hundred percent I feel there are not sufficient regulations on genetic engineering nor have sufficient precautions been taken. Issues oflabeling safety, and environmental damage are I discussed. I