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Beekeeping associations are calling on their members to send jars of honey to Prince Charles in 
support of his position on GMOs and other excesses of industrial farming

In an interview with the newspaper "Daily Telegraph" the Prince of Wales voiced sharp criticism of 
genetically modified crops and the excesses industrial agriculture. As beekeepers, we are pleased 
that Prince Charles has spoken up for regional and organic farming and we share his view that 
genetically modified crops represent an incalculable and unnecessary risk.

The harsh criticism of Prince Charles unleashed by the GM-industry is in our view completely 
unjustified. After a careful review of the statements made by Prince Charles in the interview we 
can only wholehartedly endorse his positions, which coincide with the experience and 
observations of beekeepers worldwide. The unchecked runaway intensification of agriculture with 
pesticides and genetically modified crops poses a serious threat to the very existence of 
beekeeping.

Therefore the beekeeping associations are calling on their members and beekeepers worldwide to 
demonstrate their support for Prince Charles in this battle for the future of regional farming and 
beekeeping by the sending of a jar of honey to his office. The honey will be given to charities. This 
action was discussed in advance with his staff and they are looking forward to receiving honey 
from around the world in support of the stance Price Charles has taken.

If you take part in the campaign you can enter your name in a list and, if you wish, upload a photo 
of your honey jar. Local beekeeping groups as well as larger beekeeping organisations should 
promote the campaign and enter their names in the separate list. Environmental organisations 
should take part too and enter their names and logos. Also honey customers are invited to 
campaign and list themselfes in the list of participants with the name affix "honey costumer".

Whoever wants to join, may send his or her honey by regular mail (no courier service) to the 
following address:
HRH The Prince of Wales
FAO Secretary General Correspondence
Clarence House
St James Palace
London SW1A 1BA


Your Royal Highness,

In support of your publicly expressed views on the subject of genetically modified food and 
industrial farming, we are pleased to send you a sample of honey from our own hives. 
We hope very much that you will enjoy this gift and thereby be reminded that many, many people 
share your view that the only acceptable way forward for agriculture is to become more organic, 
more sustainable and less dependent on synthetic chemicals. 
Please accept this gift from the bees with our sincerest good wishes.

Yours very truly,

It would be best to compose own letters, but the above follows accepted protocols and will do the 
job.

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