Non-GMO Project

One awesome resource I urge you all to check out is the Non-GMO Project's website and their verified products. The Non-GMO Project is a non-profit organization that strives to educate Americans about GMOs as well as get as many products "Non-GMO Project Verified," so that consumers are aware of what they are eating. During Non-GMO Month (in October), Alfalfa's, for example, put posters up all over the store in support of the organization!

While in Whole Foods earlier today, I also noticed their support of the Non-GMO Project on labels in front of some of their products--specifically the brand 365 Everyday Value.

The Non-GMO Project is the only third party verification organization in North America and currently has over 5,000 products Non-GMO Verified. We should strive to convince as many truly organic brands to verify themselves through this organization so we can continue making steps towards empowering consumers in their choices. The Non-GMO Project is aware of the dangers that come with GMOs and cross-pollination of our organic farms, "so we also work with food manufacturers, distributors, growers, and seed suppliers to develop a standard for detection of GMOs and for the reduction of contamination risk of the non-GMO food supply with GMOs."

On this page of their website, you will find a list of hundreds of brands that are Non-GMO Project Verified! You can also go here to search by state what grocery stores are Non-GMO Project supporters or endorsers. I personally follow their blog, which gives out helpful hints to avoid buying GMO products for holidays that usually have a lot of GMOs. Their most recent post included a PDF of how to make a non-GMO Thanksgiving! 

Needless to say, this is a very valuable resource. It is the only resource of its kind and helps you become aware of how you can confidently buy non-GMO by searching participating retailers near by and seeing what brands truly are organic. Non-GMO Project absolutely empowers us non-GMO proponents because we can make the whole thing a little more transparent. There are also ways to get involved that include making a request for verification of a product, buying non-GMO, donating, and becoming aware of "The Right to Know Effort." You can of course get involved by simply raising awareness and spreading your knowledge about the transparency behind genetically modified organisms!