19 Tortoises Explaining Monsanto’s Unpopularity

Tortoises calmly telling you about the world’s most controversial agricultural giant.

"Monsanto is the world's largest agricultural seed and pesticide seller. Forty percent of U.S. crops contain its modified genes, as well as 80% of corn and 95% of soy."

"Monsanto is the world's largest agricultural seed and pesticide seller. Forty percent of U.S. crops contain its modified genes, as well as 80% of corn and 95% of soy ."

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"In June, three Monsanto scientists won the World Food Prize for designing high-yield crops fitted for harsh climates and resource-poor farms."

"In June, three Monsanto scientists won the World Food Prize for designing high-yield crops fitted for harsh climates and resource-poor farms."

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"But in May, protestors in 436 cities worldwide marched against Monsanto. Why do so many of your Facebook friends hate Monsanto?"

"But in May, protestors in 436 cities worldwide marched against Monsanto. Why do so many of your Facebook friends hate Monsanto?"

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"Monsanto was a chemical giant before it entered agriculture. It produced Agent Orange for the U.S. military during the Vietnam War, which continues to cause birth defects to this day."

"Monsanto was a chemical giant before it entered agriculture. It produced Agent Orange for the U.S. military during the Vietnam War, which continues to cause birth defects to this day."

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