Around 1,000 people marched in Maui and Oahu, Hawaii alike on Saturday against the seed giant, Monsanto and GMOs, with banners reading "Seeds of Peace are GMO free" and other strong messages.
March against Monsanto on Maui, Hawaii - May 25, 2013
Occupy Monsanto Maui
According to Brian Lehmann of Occupy Monsanto Maui, the march started at the War Memorial Stadium in Wailuku, and approximately 1,000 people then proceeded along W Kaahumanu Avenue all the way to Hoaloha Park in Kahului.
Signs and banners protested against Monsanto and GMOs, with Maui being one of the major test areas for genetically modified seeds.
March against Monsanto on Maui, Hawaii - May 25, 2013
Occupy Monsanto Maui
March against Monsanto on Maui, Hawaii - May 25, 2013
Occupy Monsanto Maui
The messages were "GMOs are not healthy for children or other living things", "Seeds of Peace are GMO free" and "We are what we eat - keep it pure" among others.
March against Monsanto on Maui, Hawaii - May 25, 2013
Occupy Monsanto Maui
Another banner advised that life with Monsanto is not possible and gives several reasons for this:
March against Monsanto on Maui, Hawaii - May 25, 2013
Occupy Monsanto Maui
One banner even suggested modifying Monsanto!
March against Monsanto on Maui, Hawaii - May 25, 2013
Occupy Monsanto Maui
This banner had a play on words using GMO to read "Get Monsanto Out":
March against Monsanto on Maui, Hawaii - May 25, 2013
Occupy Monsanto Maui
On arrival at the Hoaloha Park in Kahului, an after-party was enjoyed, featuring free food, music, and a speech by Maui County councilwoman Elle Cochran, who spearheaded Maui's GMO labeling efforts at the local level.
March against Monsanto on Maui, Hawaii - May 25, 2013
