US (AZ): Local farmers oppose Monsanto's Tucson greenhouse plans
Some local farmers and activists are not excited about the company’s presence in southern Arizona.
Anne Loftfield is part of a campaign to stop the corporation from coming to Tucson. She said she is concerned that the county will give Monsanto a huge tax break.
A Monsanto spokesperson said there should not be any concern about the spreading of pesticides because the Avra Valley operation is completely under glass.
Still, Loftfield said Tucson has built a culture of natural and organic food. She is concerned Monsanto’s presence will change that.
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