Monsanto sues farmers for saving seeds

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Monsanto Corporation, makers of genetically-engineered products, since 1997 has sued at least 139 farmers for having the audacity to save some of the seeds they bought and replant then the following season. One farmer received eight months in prison and a 1.7M fine.

Welcome to the 21st century, where a company sues its own customers, even getting them jail time, because their products are used longer than the company mandates.



 

 

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