In the biggest protest Bend has seen since the days of Occupy, Jim kicked off the March Against Monsanto Rally speaking to the 300+ people crowd about the history of the Monsanto Corporation and the insidious chemicals they have developed, starting with saccharine.  He then spoke about how about how to get involved in the antidote to Monsanto’s disease, the local food movement.  After a talk by local dairy farmer, Billie Johnson, the crowd marched through and around downtown.  There were colorful signs and costumes.  Millions of people participated in Cites across the world, including a reported 6000 in Portland.  More info on the local event here and here is a youtube video. 
 

It what is shaping up to be the first significant local political rally since the days of Occupy and the Tea Party, protesters will gathering around the world and in Pioneer Park to March Against Monsanto.Jim and Windy Acres Dairy Farmer Billie Johnson will be addressing the crowd.The Schedule:
Pioneer Park, Bend Oregon
10:00am spray painting white t shirts. If you would like one painted please bring it with you.
10:30 Speakers, Jim and Billie Johnson.
10:50 gathering, preparing to march.
11:00am march from Pioneer Park, down wall, up Franklin, down 3rd and back to Pioneer.
After the march there will be a non GMO potluck in the park.
more info:
https://www.facebook.com/events/259209620892380/