1. Conventional v. Organic

2. Pro Organic (Non-GMO) Production
Distrust of MNCs
Not transparent
Exploitative
Small farmers, GS
Health concerns
Consumers, workers
Environmental
Super weeds, pest problems
Monocropping
Product of political culture

3. Pro Conventional (GMO) Production
Food security
Adapt seeds
Terminator seed myth
Green Revolution due to GMOs
Higher yields
No known ill health effects
GMOs more regulated
Environmental
Req. less land, resources
↑ Resistant to diseases, etc.

4. The Big Picture Need good farming practices Organic
Lack evidence that it’s better for health, environment
Doesn’t mean safer
GS farmers depend on cash crops
Gl. food security concern
Non-GMO can’t feed population