October is Non-GMO Month!
Support the Non-GMO Project in preserving nature’s integrity
Better with the Butterfly
Non-GMO Month is a time to celebrate transparency in our food system, support biodiversity, and protect our genetic inheritance for future generations. The Non-GMO Project believes that you have a right to know how your food was grown. As a nonprofit organization, our mission is to provide rigorous product verification and trustworthy education that empowers people to care for themselves, the planet and future generations.
Why Back the Butterfly?
2. Uphold Equity. Genetically engineered crops, agrichemicals, and associated technologies are expensive for farmers, especially smallholder farmers who grow over 70% of the world’s food. By cultivating traditional and locally-adapted crop varieties, these farmers contribute to global agricultural biodiversity. Fostering inclusive and resilient food systems that benefit farmers of all scales and regions is essential to ensuring global food security and sustainability.
3. Preserve Biodiversity. Protecting nature's genetic diversity helps maintain resilient ecosystems, healthy soil, clean water and abundant wildlife. A non-GMO food system helps to preserve the earth's biodiversity.
4. Support Non-GMO Research and Education. The Non-GMO Project is North America’s only organization tracking new GMOs in development. Our dedicated research team follows the latest in the biotech industry, which is growing faster than ever. Our ability to educate millions of people with critical information about GMOs is made possible by our donors.
5. Reduce pesticide use. Over 90% of soy and corn grown in the United States is genetically engineered to withstand weedkillers. Non-GMO crops help farmers exit the pesticide treadmill while supporting clean ecosystems and waterways.
6. Believe in Something More than empty promises. Despite biotech food industry claims, there is no evidence that any of the GMOs in widespread commercial production offer meaningful increased yield, drought tolerance or climate resilience. Most of these empty claims are just marketing – and not backed by science.
7. Maintain Transparency and Choice. Transparency in our food system empowers individuals to make choices that align with their dietary preferences, health requirements and personal beliefs. By supporting informed choice through appropriate labeling, we can encourage food companies to be more transparent about their ingredients, sourcing and production methods. Informed choice in our food system is not simply a matter of personal taste; it's a fundamental right.
8. Create a Meaningful Shift Toward Organic and Regenerative. Non-GMO is the first step toward organic and regenerative farming. Non-GMO reduces farmers' dependence on synthetic fertilizers and agrichemicals, creating a pathway to better, more holistic systems.
How to participate in Non-GMO Month
1. Make a Generous Donation
Your dollars help fund our research, our educational campaign programming and our Equitable Transfer Program, which supports businesses led by people of color in pursuing Non-GMO Project verification.
2. Spread Awareness
Follow us on our social media channels. Share our content. Use #NonGMOMonth or #BetterWiththeButterfly when sharing your favorite Verified products or fall recipes.
3. Shop Brands With the Butterfly
Everytime you see a label with the Butterfly, you know that brand has made a commitment to the most rigorous non-GMO standard. Find Non-GMO Project Verified products here.
What to Watch
The non-GMO movement has been featured in many award-winning documentaries that are a perfect watchlist for October:
Celebrate Non-GMO Month this October
As a way of saying thank you for your support, we’re shipping retailers complimentary organic cotton totes directly to your storefront! Order your free totes today.
Educate your customers about Non-GMO Month by using some of these tools in our media kit. Encourage shoppers to look for the Butterfly!
Non-GMO Project Brand Summit
This live event will cover:
- The convergence of nutrient density and non-GMO
- Fresh marketing insights from Linkage Research & SPINS
- The state of biotech in natural foods
- Non-GMO Project news & developments
- Networking sessions
If you work in marketing, sales, or quality assurance, you won’t want to miss this event!
Support Our Work
The Non-GMO Project is the only nonprofit, third-party certification program working toward GMO transparency and non-GMO food choices. When you donate to the Non-GMO Project, you’re building a more transparent, natural and sustainable food system that is better for people and the planet.