A big thank you to Teresa Lynne who was one of our guest speakers for our GMO OMG event. Here are some of the highlights of her presentation and important links:
GE Free BC is a network of community organizations working for sustainable
agriculture and supporting municipal GE Free resolutions across BC.
What is Genetic Engineering (GE) and Genetic modification (GM)?
It is the taking on genes or DNA segments from one organism and inserting them into another organism. Unlike conventional breeding, the process of GE transfers genes between different organisms that would not breed in nature. This technology introduces foreign genes into food that we eat.
What are the issues with GE crops? (from earthopensource.org)
1. No independent research for safety
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