FACTS VS. FICTION GENETICALLY MODIFIED ORGANISMS A FARMER’S PERSPECTIVE.

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FACTS VS. FICTION GENETICALLY MODIFIED ORGANISMS A FARMER’S PERSPECTIVE

Science vs. Perception Science vs. Perception: Why Are So Many Opposed to GMOs?

Bacillus thuringiensis - Bt Cornell entomologist Anthony Shelton says Bt biotech may actually help rather than harm beneficial insects. Check it out on Food and Farm, brought to you by Feedstuffs Foodlink and Feedstuffs Foodlink- Connecting Farm to Fork, as heard on America's Web Radio.com. Bacillus thuringiensis Bt has been around for 70 yrs. What the scoop?

Let’s talk about Weed and Insect Resistance What’s the Difference Nutritionally between GMO and Non-GMO? Why have we developed Hybrids? What is the Purpose?

Seralini Study Testing Biotech Crop in United States Cancer

Chemical Comparison

Chemical Comparison

Monsanto

Saving for the Next Crop - Really?

What are Other Countries Doing, and Why

Labeling I was fooled by a food label

Causing Starvation Beef Blog

Increased Yields in India What’s the Impact of GMO’s on Global Food Security

New USDA Report YOUR FRUITS AND VEGGIES ARE SAFER THAN YOU THINK USDA Safe Fruits and Veggies New USDA Report Again Shows Consumers Can Eat Organic and Conventional Produce With Confidence

Websites Biofortified Blog World Health Organization Iowa Women in Agriculture Not a Bad Mom Food for Thought Mythbusting My Farm is Not Dangerous Biotech Crops in the United States

Thank You