G.E. Free Kootenays Strategy Session

The move towards creating a Kootenay region free of genetically-engineered (G.E.) plants and trees is now underway in communities throughout the region. Following on the heels of the successful G.E. Free Kootenays launch featuring Percy Schmeiser, the campaign is now set to present their next steps at a public meeting in Nelson on August 20.

Organized by a sub-group of the Kootenay Food Strategy Society, the G.E. Free Kootenays campaign used the event to encourage area residents to become involved and supportive of the creation of a region that remains free of genetically-engineered plants and trees.

The campaign is now extending an invite to Kootenay residents to become involved in the campaign itself.

The intent of the evening will be