Percy Schmeiser, a farmer from Bruno, Saskatchewan Canada whose fields were contaminated by Monsato’s Round-Up Ready Canola, and who was later sued by Monsanto will be speaking in Ukiah at the Mendocino Community College Little Theatre on Friday night. The Schmeisers were close to retirement when they were surprisingly sued in 1998. Monsanto claimed the long-time farmers were illegally growing the patented seed which had drifted into their fields. The family fought the suit all the way to the Canadian Supreme Court, and lost. The event is co-hosted by the CCOF, The Epicurean Connection, and Local Host Dialogue. The program begins at 7 pm, the cost is $10, and no one will be turned away for lack of funds. All proceeds and donations will go directly to the Schmeiser’s efforts to fight Monsanto and genetic pollution, as well as to educate the public and farmers alike about the severe risks associated with genetically modified foods. The family was prominently featured in the documentary, The Future of Food by Deborah Koons Garcia. If you haven’t seen the film, do. The issues are controversial, disturbing and real.

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