Little Vermont is tucked way up there at the tippy top of the U.S.A. Despite its diminutive stature (it’s the 6th smallest state by land area and the 2nd smallest by population)…

It likes to peep up. 

The state was the first to abolish slavery, the first to adopt public education, and the first to legalize same-sex unions. Social pioneering is like a favorite pastime for Vermonters.

Now, pioneers are pushing GMO (genetically modified organisms) labeling. Last week, Vermont became the first to pass a bill that requires foods that contain GMOs to be labeled as such. 

There has been much debate in recent years over the safety of GMOs. Supporters say they at least deserve to know what they’re eating.

Critics say there is nothing to worry about and that GMO labeling creates unwarranted paranoia.  

The real question is if Vermont has the resources to stand up to big businesses like Monsanto that are likely to sue. 

California attempted and failed to pass an anti GMO referendum in 2012. The money from big business was blamed for dissuading voters. They claimed limiting GMOs might raise food prices, which, by the way, is possible.

However, the bottom line is: we still don’t know if GMOs are bad for us. 

Do we take the risk? Is there a risk at all? What do you think?