The Center for Food Safety has formed the Coalition for a Safer, Healthier Maui to support a temporary moratorium on genetically engineered farming in Hawaii.

Citizens are being asked to become legislators with the Maui ballot initiative.

With thousands of dollars being spent to shape voters’ perceptions on genetically modified organisms, Ige, Aiona and Hannemann weigh in.

Genetically modified organisms are energizing candidates and campaigns across the country.

A video blogger on Maui argues that the state’s biotech companies are an affront to the islands’ natural farming systems. (VIDEO)

Opponents of the measure claimed the ballot title is deceptive and confusing, and had sought to delay the vote.

Two organizations and seven individuals are seeking a permanent injunction against the bill to temporarily ban GMO farming.

Monsanto, Du Pont, others devote millions of dollars toward lobbying.

Citizens Against the Maui County Farming Ban spent more than $80,000 in the past week on TV ads against the initiative to ban genetically modified crops.

The invalidation of Kauai’s GMO and pesticide law shows how corporations can trump environmental and public health protections by overriding local authorities.