The recent federal approval of Monsanto's genetically engineered alfalfa has caught the attention of organic dairy farmers. Alfalfa is the primary feed for dairy cows and certified organic dairies are not allowed to use genetically-modified crops. If Monsanto's new GE alfalfa mixes with organic varieties, organic dairies could be in trouble. Carl Nasman reports for CNS News.

Grass Is Green documents the story behind the First Genetically Engineered Foods case to hit the Supreme Court on April 27, 2010. It chronicles the dilemma of consumers and farmers as GE seeds (and in this specific case Alfalfa), hit the open market threatening the farmer's well being and the consumer's health and right to choose.

Directed and produced by Kaiulani Kimbrell, © 2010 A New Awareness Media

Straus Family Creamery is one of California's leaders in farming methods geared toward sustainability. With help from state grants, he has greatly reduced his operation's carbon and water footprint, saving thousands of tons of greenhouse gases per year, and tens of thousands of dollars in energy costs.

Funding from California government helped make it possible.

brought to you by California Climate and Agriculture Network and NewMessageMedia.com

Maybe you've tasted their yummy organic ice cream, yogurt, butter and milk — now you can see the dairy operation in action. You'll also learn a bit about Ellen Straus, one of the cofounders of MALT.