Vermont, where I live, recently passed the nation‘s first GMO labeling law. Monsanto is now suing the state (via the Grocery Manufacturers Association). Several other states – Oregon, California, Washington and Colorado – have similarly tried to pass legislation and faced intimidation by Monsanto and their ilk, which have spent more than $100 million fighting these state labeling initiatives. But our tiny rural state, with only just over half a million residents, is not backing down (and by the way, Merry Christmas, you can contribute to support the fight here).