These recommendations are intended to guide public

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Splice of Life (Science, That Is): Implications of Genetic Engineering for Family Farmers, Consumers and the Environment

These recommendations are intended to guide public

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By Dave Butcher (au)
Year: 2000
Pages: 21
Binding Paperback

Product Code: 1437900771

Description

These recommendations are intended to guide public policy & to inform the debate surrounding genetic engineering (GE). As genetically engineered products have become more prevalent in the food system, the topic of GE has become a controversial issue. Farmers face increasing pressure to decide whether or not to use genetically engineered products in both crop & livestock operations. Corp. are generating new genetically engineered products, & public univ. are being tapped to participate in the research. Meanwhile, consumers throughout the world are demanding GE-free food. This report describes the issues & the state of GE as it pertains to family farmers, rural communities, religious & consumer groups, the environ. & our food system.

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