The good news is that BDS is working! Here's an explanation of why.
Some boycotts are relatively easy to accomplish. Did you know Valero Energy sells Israel most of its jet fuel? If you live in a state where they operate retail outlets, you could boycott them.
But it can take a lot more motivation to locate and employ cumbersome workarounds to replace apps like airbnb or Google maps.
I've been boycotting Amazon for years, and got off Chrome in 2022, but how to actually boycott Google? Because they really, really deserve it.
https://x.com/RyanRozbiani/status/1823937350629499176
Which brings me to one of the most difficult areas to apply the B in BDS: seeds.
Most tomato and pepper seed crops are grown in California, Israel and Chile.
Maine Organic Farmers & Growers Association (MOFGA)
Interestingly, research sites I located for information on the provenance of seeds were repeatedly blocked on various browsers I was using (no, not Chrome). But I was able to find a bit of info with a little help from a friend.
Johnny's Seeds was selling mildew resistant Prospera Basil which is sourced from Israel in their 2023 catalog.
Genesis Seeds Ltd, privately owned, is one of the world’s largest producers of certified organic vegetable, herb and flower seed since 1994. The company is based in Israel (Ashalim, High Negev, South of Be’er Sheva), where all research, and production takes place. All Genesis Seed products are grown only in Israel.
Source: Madein-Israel.com
On September 21 at 11am we will be taking our monthly statewide coalition protest to the streets of Unity, Maine because thousands of complacent consumers will drive by on their way to the annual Common Ground Fair put on by MOFGA.
Does that organization know it has vendors selling seeds from Israel? Based on their response to inquiries others have made about this, they do know.
But knowing is not enough. To defeat Israel, we will have to act with conviction. Even when it hurts.
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