Matches in DBpedia 2016-04 for { ?s ?p "Food Democracy Now! is a grassroots movement and non-governmental organization based in Iowa, whose stated aim is to build a sustainable food system that protects our natural environment, sustains farmers, and nourishes families. Food Democracy Now! members organize both through online campaigns and in-person actions across the country. The movement was founded in 2007 by Dave Murphy, a native Iowan, and Lisa Stokke.Within months after launching, Food Democracy Now! gathered nearly 100,000 signatures in support of 12 candidates for undersecretary appointments in the U.S. Department of Agriculture. Since its founding the movement has grown to over 650,000 supporters throughout the United States. Food Democracy Now!'s founder Dave Murphy is a frequent speaker on food politics issues and appears regularly on mainstream media outlets. The movement has been vocal in its support of small farmers and GMO labelling and is known for its opposition to the Farmer Assurance Provision, commonly known as the \"Monsanto Protection Act\", and genetic modification of foods."@en }
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- Food_Democracy_Now! abstract "Food Democracy Now! is a grassroots movement and non-governmental organization based in Iowa, whose stated aim is to build a sustainable food system that protects our natural environment, sustains farmers, and nourishes families. Food Democracy Now! members organize both through online campaigns and in-person actions across the country. The movement was founded in 2007 by Dave Murphy, a native Iowan, and Lisa Stokke.Within months after launching, Food Democracy Now! gathered nearly 100,000 signatures in support of 12 candidates for undersecretary appointments in the U.S. Department of Agriculture. Since its founding the movement has grown to over 650,000 supporters throughout the United States. Food Democracy Now!'s founder Dave Murphy is a frequent speaker on food politics issues and appears regularly on mainstream media outlets. The movement has been vocal in its support of small farmers and GMO labelling and is known for its opposition to the Farmer Assurance Provision, commonly known as the \"Monsanto Protection Act\", and genetic modification of foods.".