Non-GMO food

[Jane Boone]

Ya'll have given me a lot to think about. I guess I will be doing a lot of research and label reading.

 

[DCchicken]

I just saw HomeGrown Layer for under $15 at a Southern States. So maybe the price is regional.

 

[marktoo]

Ya'll have given me a lot to think about. I guess I will be doing a lot of research and label reading.

Here's more to think about than you'd probably care to think about. ;o) https://www.backyardchickens.com/t/842676/non-gmo-feeds

 

[marktoo]

And welcome to Byc by the way!

 

[CHchickie86]

Organic Pride is the Purina organic/non-gmo. Purina Homegrown is neither as far as I'm aware. I work at a feed store and Homegrown is almost half the price of the Organic Pride.

 

[DCchicken]

Organic Pride is the Purina organic/non-gmo. Purina Homegrown is neither as far as I'm aware. I work at a feed store and Homegrown is almost half the price of the Organic Pride.

The one sold at my Southern States says Non-GMO/Soy Free. The guy said it comes from Washington. So maybe it varies locally.

 

[thriftyfarmer]

Just because a feed is organic does NOT mean that it will be GMO free. I use Scratch and Peck and I have to have it shipped to me. Sucks but it is what it is for now.

If there is corn or soy in your organic feed you can almost guarantee it's GMO unless stated otherwise.

This is from the USDA website concerning Organics. I'm not trying to prove anyone wrong, I just thought someone might want to see this.

"The use of genetic engineering, or genetically modified organisms (GMOs), is prohibited in organic products. This means an organic farmer can’t plant GMO seeds, an organic cow can’t eat GMO alfalfa or corn, and an organic soup producer can’t use any GMO ingredients. To meet the USDA organic regulations, farmers and processors must show they aren’t using GMOs and that they are protecting their products from contact with prohibited substances, such as GMOs, from farm to table."

http://blogs.usda.gov/2013/05/17/organic-101-can-gmos-be-used-in-organic-products/

It wouldn't surprise me if there was GMO contamination in all grains, even organic. The certifier probably has a set tolerance for GMO contamination when they test for it in Organic grain.

 

[CHchickie86]

The one sold at my Southern States says Non-GMO/Soy Free. The guy said it comes from Washington. So maybe it varies locally.

Interesting, I'm in Northern California. And of course the Homegrown isn't listed on their website. I'll have to look at the bags and see what they say.

 

[KYTinpusher]

Thanks for the info, but I checked and Scratch and Peck is not sold within 150 miles of me.

Have you checked to see if there is an Azure Standard drop site near you? They deliver to many places and carry Scratch & Peck feed.

 

[Cindy in PA]

Just because a feed is organic does NOT mean that it will be GMO free. I use Scratch and Peck and I have to have it shipped to me. Sucks but it is what it is for now.

If there is corn or soy in your organic feed you can almost guarantee it's GMO unless stated otherwise.

Organic feed is not allowed to contain GMO ingredients. Good companies test for contamination. Nothing can ever be GMO free anymore because of contamination. Organic means as little GMO contamination as possible & no conventionally grown grains.