In honor of the 25th anniversary of GMOs, we’ve developed a list of 25 things to know about GMOs, from current and future GMOs to GMOs in development that could solve problems like malnutrition and blindness.
Public opinion on GMOs is often driven by misinformation and myths, despite scientific consensus that GMOs are safe to eat and nutritionally equivalent to their non-GMO counterparts. While some brands, like Campbell’s and Betty Crocker, have sought to educate consumers about GMOs rather than play into their fears, others are simply spreading confusion. To help stem the tide of dishonest labeling, we developed a series highlighting products commonly labeled as non-GMO despite having no GMO alternatives.
Why do people think GMOs are bad? There’s a lot of information out there claiming that GMOs are harmful, but be careful what advice you trust because, for some, misinformation pays.
Negative information about 'why GMO is bad' is often circulated by people who stand to benefit from shedding a negative light on genetically modified (GM) products. By positioning their own goods as a better, more ‘earth-friendly’ alternative to GMOs, they are able to increase their profits.
At GMO Answers, we think it’s important to share accurate information about whether GMOs are good or bad so people ...
By Jonathan Bardzik
Jonathan Bardzik is a storyteller, cook and author based in Washington, D.C. Jonathan is known for delivering entertaining performances from farmers markets and private homes to corporate team-building events and storytelling workshops. Having developed more than 700 fresh, simple, seasonal recipes for his weekly, live demos Jonathan has written two cookbooks, Simple Summer and Seasons to Taste. His cookbooks, recipe and story blog and booking information are available at jonathanbardzik.com.
Do GMO farmers have seed choice? One of the biggest myths surrounding GMOs is that they don’t. Brian Scott, a farmer, debunks this myth by discussing why he buys and plants GMO seeds — and, more importantly, how he makes decisions that are best for his farm.
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