This document discusses organic versus conventional gardening and farming. It addresses what organic and conventional mean, specifically looking at labeling, methods, and pesticides for organic and fertilizers, herbicides, and insecticides for conventional. The document also explores reasons why organic food may be more expensive, such as certification costs and more labor-intensive production. Finally, it reviews some studies that have looked at health and environmental impacts of organic versus conventional methods.
Group 9 __biodiversity_and_the_healthy_society.pptx-convertedNickieJaneGardose
This document discusses biodiversity and its relationship to society, the environment, and health. It defines key terms like biodiversity, society, environment, and ecosystem. It describes the functions of biodiversity, like providing food and nutrients. The document also discusses genetically modified organisms (GMOs), their purposes and potential benefits, as well as health and environmental concerns about GMOs.
Biomes and invasive species consider the variety of biomes that assuser454af01
The document discusses biomes and invasive species. It asks the reader to identify the biome or biomes that dominate their local area and how those biomes influence the climate, types of living things seen, and local economy and diversity. It then asks the reader to identify an invasive species in their biome, define invasive species, and discuss the problems they cause. The reader is to research a specific invasive species in their area, describe how it was introduced and is damaging the environment, and suggest preventative measures.
AUTHORED BY: JOHANNA ELSENSOHN AND KELLY SEARS
By 2050, the world’s population is estimated to exceed 9 billion people. A challenge to this rising food demand is that crops will have to be grown on the same or less land as today. Additionally, global climate change is causing considerable uncertainty in the ability of the current food production system to adapt to an unknown future.
To address these issues sustainably, scientists from many disciplines have been investigating ways to increase crop yields and prepare for a changing climate. Considerable effort has focused on enhancing the traits of the crop plants themselves, to enhance their growth, make them resistant to disease, or tolerant to environmental stressors like drought or high salinity conditions. Conversely, a growing area of research is looking at how microorganisms, such as bacteria and fungi, influence these plant characteristics.
The relationship between plants and microorganisms is well known. However, researchers are still working to understand the full complexity and extent of interactions between the two groups. We have seen that microbes are important for plant nutrient acquisition, plant growth and protection against disease. Certain types of bacteria are commercially available and used to increase yields and decrease fertilizer use (Farrar et al. 2014).
1) Unofficial results show that 95% of students passed practical exams for their B.SED degree in November/December 2015.
2) The author is currently teaching classes for first and second year B.SED students.
3) Topics covered in the B.SED Botany course include algae, viruses, bacteria, fungi and their classification, structures, life cycles, and economic importance. Diagrams and some practical activities are also included. Classes began in September 2015.
Household Hazards - Potential Hazards of Home Cleaning Products v2zq
Household Hazards - Potential Hazards of Home Cleaning Products - Resources for Healthy Children www.scribd.com/doc/254613619 - For more information, Please see Organic Edible Schoolyards & Gardening with Children www.scribd.com/doc/254613963 - Gardening with Volcanic Rock Dust www.scribd.com/doc/254613846 - Double Food Production from your School Garden with Organic Tech www.scribd.com/doc/254613765 - Free School Gardening Art Posters www.scribd.com/doc/254613694 - Increase Food Production with Companion Planting in your School Garden www.scribd.com/doc/254609890 - Healthy Foods Dramatically Improves Student Academic Success www.scribd.com/doc/254613619 - City Chickens for your Organic School Garden www.scribd.com/doc/254613553 - Huerto Ecológico, Tecnologías Sostenibles, Agricultura Organica www.scribd.com/doc/254613494 - Simple Square Foot Gardening for Schools - Teacher Guide www.scribd.com/doc/254613410 - Free Organic Gardening Publications www.scribd.com/doc/254609890 ~
Gao report - GMO Crops Oversight & Issues of Cross ContaminationDr Dev Kambhampati
The USDA, EPA, and FDA have taken steps to regulate genetically engineered crops, but the USDA has not updated its regulations to oversee crops developed through alternative technologies. The USDA has limited data on unintended mixing of GE and non-GE crops due to not surveying identity-preserved crop farmers. The three agencies provide varying levels of information to the public about their GE crop oversight.
Open 2013: Calling All Agripreneurs: Ag student engagement in entrepreneurs...the nciia
This document discusses ways to enhance entrepreneurship and innovation in the food and agriculture sector. It notes challenges like population growth, diminishing resources, and climate change that create a need for entrepreneurship. However, agriculture students and STEM students often do not see themselves as entrepreneurs or connect their fields with agriculture. The document suggests reframing perceptions by highlighting sustainability, providing examples, and facilitating peer connections. It also recommends leveraging student interests through hands-on learning, mentoring, and networking to engage more students in entrepreneurship and innovation for agriculture.
Gordiana Mathurin was born in Soufriere, St. Lucia in 1984 to parents Marina and Gordon. She has three brothers and loves nature and animals. The autobiography describes her childhood, education at Ave Maria and Corinth Secondary, present life with her pet cats Puss, Cookie and Tipsy, and her goal to become a teacher.
Group 9 __biodiversity_and_the_healthy_society.pptx-convertedNickieJaneGardose
This document discusses biodiversity and its relationship to society, the environment, and health. It defines key terms like biodiversity, society, environment, and ecosystem. It describes the functions of biodiversity, like providing food and nutrients. The document also discusses genetically modified organisms (GMOs), their purposes and potential benefits, as well as health and environmental concerns about GMOs.
Biomes and invasive species consider the variety of biomes that assuser454af01
The document discusses biomes and invasive species. It asks the reader to identify the biome or biomes that dominate their local area and how those biomes influence the climate, types of living things seen, and local economy and diversity. It then asks the reader to identify an invasive species in their biome, define invasive species, and discuss the problems they cause. The reader is to research a specific invasive species in their area, describe how it was introduced and is damaging the environment, and suggest preventative measures.
AUTHORED BY: JOHANNA ELSENSOHN AND KELLY SEARS
By 2050, the world’s population is estimated to exceed 9 billion people. A challenge to this rising food demand is that crops will have to be grown on the same or less land as today. Additionally, global climate change is causing considerable uncertainty in the ability of the current food production system to adapt to an unknown future.
To address these issues sustainably, scientists from many disciplines have been investigating ways to increase crop yields and prepare for a changing climate. Considerable effort has focused on enhancing the traits of the crop plants themselves, to enhance their growth, make them resistant to disease, or tolerant to environmental stressors like drought or high salinity conditions. Conversely, a growing area of research is looking at how microorganisms, such as bacteria and fungi, influence these plant characteristics.
The relationship between plants and microorganisms is well known. However, researchers are still working to understand the full complexity and extent of interactions between the two groups. We have seen that microbes are important for plant nutrient acquisition, plant growth and protection against disease. Certain types of bacteria are commercially available and used to increase yields and decrease fertilizer use (Farrar et al. 2014).
1) Unofficial results show that 95% of students passed practical exams for their B.SED degree in November/December 2015.
2) The author is currently teaching classes for first and second year B.SED students.
3) Topics covered in the B.SED Botany course include algae, viruses, bacteria, fungi and their classification, structures, life cycles, and economic importance. Diagrams and some practical activities are also included. Classes began in September 2015.
Household Hazards - Potential Hazards of Home Cleaning Products v2zq
Household Hazards - Potential Hazards of Home Cleaning Products - Resources for Healthy Children www.scribd.com/doc/254613619 - For more information, Please see Organic Edible Schoolyards & Gardening with Children www.scribd.com/doc/254613963 - Gardening with Volcanic Rock Dust www.scribd.com/doc/254613846 - Double Food Production from your School Garden with Organic Tech www.scribd.com/doc/254613765 - Free School Gardening Art Posters www.scribd.com/doc/254613694 - Increase Food Production with Companion Planting in your School Garden www.scribd.com/doc/254609890 - Healthy Foods Dramatically Improves Student Academic Success www.scribd.com/doc/254613619 - City Chickens for your Organic School Garden www.scribd.com/doc/254613553 - Huerto Ecológico, Tecnologías Sostenibles, Agricultura Organica www.scribd.com/doc/254613494 - Simple Square Foot Gardening for Schools - Teacher Guide www.scribd.com/doc/254613410 - Free Organic Gardening Publications www.scribd.com/doc/254609890 ~
Gao report - GMO Crops Oversight & Issues of Cross ContaminationDr Dev Kambhampati
The USDA, EPA, and FDA have taken steps to regulate genetically engineered crops, but the USDA has not updated its regulations to oversee crops developed through alternative technologies. The USDA has limited data on unintended mixing of GE and non-GE crops due to not surveying identity-preserved crop farmers. The three agencies provide varying levels of information to the public about their GE crop oversight.
Open 2013: Calling All Agripreneurs: Ag student engagement in entrepreneurs...the nciia
This document discusses ways to enhance entrepreneurship and innovation in the food and agriculture sector. It notes challenges like population growth, diminishing resources, and climate change that create a need for entrepreneurship. However, agriculture students and STEM students often do not see themselves as entrepreneurs or connect their fields with agriculture. The document suggests reframing perceptions by highlighting sustainability, providing examples, and facilitating peer connections. It also recommends leveraging student interests through hands-on learning, mentoring, and networking to engage more students in entrepreneurship and innovation for agriculture.
Gordiana Mathurin was born in Soufriere, St. Lucia in 1984 to parents Marina and Gordon. She has three brothers and loves nature and animals. The autobiography describes her childhood, education at Ave Maria and Corinth Secondary, present life with her pet cats Puss, Cookie and Tipsy, and her goal to become a teacher.
The following is some great basics about organic gardening that a former professor of mine presented. The slideshow of the Power Point is embedded below. Tell me what you think!
Genetic engineering can help improve medicine, the environment, and agriculture. It works by locating a gene, inserting a desired trait, reproducing cells, and observing the results. Genetic engineering may help lower medical costs by increasing lifespan, preventing disease, providing affordable treatments for illnesses through gene therapy, vaccine production, and mapping the human genome. It can also help agriculture by creating genetically altered plants that are more commercially valuable and nutritious. Additionally, genetic engineering may benefit the environment by converting harmful materials, removing pollutants from land, and making plants more nutritious. The document advocates supporting genetic engineering to improve health, agriculture, and the environment.
Genetic engineering can help improve medicine, the environment, and agriculture. It works by locating a gene, inserting a desired trait, reproducing cells, and observing the results. Genetic engineering may help lower medical costs by increasing lifespan, preventing disease, providing affordable treatments for illnesses through gene therapy, vaccine production, and mapping the human genome. It can also help agriculture by creating genetically altered plants that are more commercially valuable and nutritious. Additionally, genetic engineering may benefit the environment by converting harmful materials, removing pollutants from land, and making plants more nutritious.
Genetic engineering can help improve medicine, agriculture and the environment by manipulating genes. It works by locating a gene, inserting a desired trait using enzymes, reproducing the organism and observing the results. Medically, it can increase lifespan, help map the human genome for vaccine production and prevent or treat diseases. In agriculture, genetically altered plants can have higher commercial value and be more nutritious. For the environment, genetic engineering can convert harmful materials to useful and friendly substances, remove pollutants from land, and make plants more nutritious. The document advocates supporting genetic engineering to help these areas.
Genetic engineering can help improve medicine, agriculture and the environment by manipulating genes. It works by locating a gene, inserting a desired trait using enzymes, reproducing cells and observing the results. Medically, it can increase lifespan, help map the human genome for vaccine production and prevent or treat diseases. In agriculture, genetically altered plants can have higher commercial value and be more nutritious. For the environment, genetic engineering can convert harmful materials to beneficial ones, remove pollutants from land, and support genetic engineering to improve health, agriculture and the environment.
While organic food avoids synthetic pesticides and fertilizers, there is little scientific evidence that it is more nutritious or better for your health compared to conventional foods. Organic farming is also generally less efficient than conventional methods, requiring more land to produce the same amount of food. Additionally, much organic produce comes from large corporations, not necessarily small local farms as often marketed.
7 reasons to grow your own organic vegetable gardenFastDZ
During the last decades there has been a change towards mechanization and homogenization of farming, which uses pesticides, additives, herbicides, synthetic fertilizers and mass-production techniques. All this is clearly affecting mankind’s health, and new diseases are spreading rapidly amongst humans and animals (bird’s flu being the most recent one).
Organic farming is better for the environment and human health according to this document. It outlines 10 reasons why organic farming is preferable to conventional methods: 1) Organic products meet high standards without toxic chemicals. 2) Organic food tastes better due to healthy soil. 3) Organic production reduces health risks from chemicals like pesticides linked to cancer. Organic farming has other benefits like protecting water sources, building soil health long term, and working with natural ecosystems.
After receiving feedback on your rough draft, you should have made s.docxnormanlane62630
After receiving feedback on your rough draft, you should have made significant changes to your rough draft. This week you will submit your final, revised draft of your researched argument paper.
The final draft of your essay should meet the following guidelines:
is between 900 and 1200 words in length;
includes direct quotations and paraphrased passages from four or more scholarly texts representing more than one side of the issue;
qualifies each of the authors (authors representing each side of the debate should have compatible credibility);
withholds personal opinion until the conclusion of the essay;
is written clearly, concisely, and accurately;
is written primarily in third-person;
includes a References page;
has been closely edited so that it contains few or no mechanical errors.
YOU MUST RIGHT THE PAPER ON THIS SUBJECT!
Impacts of Genetic Engineering in Agriculture
Genetically modified organisms are substances whose genes get altered through genetic engineering. The process gets done with the aid of adding proteins and chemicals into the genes of the organism. Genetic engineering has been applied in both crop production and animal rearing and led to several impacts both good and bad. Different people have divergent views concerning these GMOs.
There are several advantages associated with GMOs in agriculture. First and foremost is that the crops grown are modified in such a way that they can easily resist pests meaning that the output will not be affected, and also the cost of purchasing pesticides will be foregone. Additionally, genetically modified agricultural products are adamant towards the harsh climatic conditions. In the event of lack of rain or severe rain, these crops can give a right out- put.
The out- put off these plants is assured to be large as they fail to be affected by both pests and adverse climatic conditions. Food security gets guaranteed at all times. GMO crops and animals are also well known for requiring fewer farm implements such as chemicals and time this reduces their cost of production to the farmers. Farmer’s income is thus improved day by day and also the country’s per capita income too. World's population grows at an alarming rate. Ensuring sufficient food supply to this growing population will mean constant deforestation to create more land space for farming. However, with genetically modified engineering crops and animals at hand, we are assured of more food production with less deforestation (
Godfray et al., 2010).
Eventually, deforestation gets decreased, and at the same time, global warming minimized.
Since genetically modified foods are not 100% natural, there is the need to conduct thorough testing before the release of such products. There has been a case where a product has killed people and affects much more because of not testing it before it’s discharged into the market. These products are also not safe to eat at all. Scientific research has proven that some foods containing GMOs are .
Genetically modified organisms (GMOs) are living organisms whose DNA has been altered through genetic engineering. This document discusses GMOs and their benefits and risks. It explains how GMOs differ from traditional selective breeding through being more precise and able to introduce genes between unrelated species. Potential benefits include higher crop yields, drought/pest resistance, and improved nutrition. However, risks include possible human and environmental impacts if GMO genes spread widely. The document outlines several specific risks and ethical concerns around GMO usage.
Genetic engineering can help improve medicine, agriculture, and the environment by modifying genes. It works by locating a gene, inserting a desired trait, reproducing the organism, and observing the results. Medically, it may help increase lifespan, create new vaccines by mapping the human genome. In agriculture, it can increase crop values and make food more nutritious by adding vitamins. For the environment, it could be used to produce alcohol for medicine and help clean polluted areas.
This document discusses issues related to organic food versus conventional food. It provides definitions of organic food according to regulations. It explores costs of organic farming and whether it is worth the higher price. The document examines research on potential health benefits of organic food including higher nutritional content and lower pesticide residues. It also discusses labeling issues, genetically modified foods, and new approaches like vertical farming.
Presented by Delia Grace to the Progress Meeting on Ecosystem Approaches to the Better Management of Zoonotic Emerging Infectious Diseases in the South East Asian Region, Bangkok, 10-13 December 2011.
Food biotechnology employs modern genetic techniques to enhance beneficial traits in plants, animals, and microorganisms for food production. It allows adding or extracting select genes to achieve desired traits like increased yields, nutrition, and resistance to pests and disease. Studies show that properly regulated food biotechnology is safe and can help address issues like global hunger by producing more food on less land. However, some argue unintended effects need further review and consumers support labeling of biotech ingredients. Overall, experts agree food biotechnology has potential benefits but continuous research and oversight is important.
This document provides an overview of organic agriculture, including its key principles and certification process. It discusses that organic farming avoids synthetic chemicals and GMOs, builds healthy soil, uses pest and disease control techniques, and maintains genetic diversity. Organic certification verifies adherence to standards for growing and processing organically. It also lists several organic certifying bodies in Atlantic Canada and directories to find local organic producers and retailers.
Running Head Genetically Altered Organisms 1Gen.docxcowinhelen
Running Head: Genetically Altered Organisms 1
Genetically Altered Organisms 8
Regulations on Genetically Altered Organisms
Juanita Johnson
ENG 215: Research and Writing
Professor Danny Meadows
November 27, 2016
The use of genetically modified organisms (GMO’s) has been the center of many debates in recent years. While GMO’s have the potential to do great things, concerns arise over the risk involved. The United States (U.S.) is the largest grower of GM crops in the world, but unlike many other countries, there are no federal regulations on how we deal with genetically altered plants and animals. Federal laws are already in place that protects consumers by requiring that companies correctly label foods. I believe GMO’s should be included on food labels as well. Furthermore, many of our citizens do not know that GMO’s are already being used in our food. Putting all legalities aside, not informing people that they are purchasing GMO’s has an unethical air to it. There is no need to take away people’s choice in the matter by keeping them in the dark. Whether for or against GMO’s, at the very least, people should be able to make their own educated decisions about the foods they consume.
When I found out that GMO’s have been used in our foods for many years, I was angry and outraged. I felt like a guinea pig in a science experiment, unknowingly a participant in determining what side effects GMO’s may or may not have on people. I was asking myself “Where was I when these decisions were made?” I wasn’t exactly sure what a genetically modified organism entailed, and that was a major cause of my frustrations. At the time, “genetically modified” sounded like some crazy science experiment done to food. Not an appetizing term at all.
Regardless of whether or not GMO’s are labeled, it is best to educate yourself as to what they are. Closely related species can crossbreed, or have genes exchanged that create a plant that has traits of both parent species. When you genetically alter an organism, you are taking genes from one species and inserting it into an entirely different species. An example would be a study where a cow’s milk-producing genes were added into pigs DNA, in addition to genes that would help piglets digest the milk. But some crazy scientist had to take it a little further. There was a Chinese experiment done where jellyfish genes were inserted into pig DNA, and the result was glow in the dark piglets (Bodeen, 2008). Experiments like this seem very unnecessary.
Conversely, GM foods do in fact have many valuable benefits, such as increasing farming yields, vaccination by food, and even growing food in places that usually cannot support crops. There are so many countries in the world who's people suffer because the land cannot support crops. Vaccination by food has the potential to help millions and millions of people. Genetic engineering can improve the quality and life of a plant by allowing i ...
This document summarizes the benefits of organic suburban gardening. It discusses how gardening can provide cheaper, safer food and contribute to physical and mental well-being. The document also outlines important elements for gardening like soil health, water management, and pest control. Maintaining healthy soil involves bacteria, fungi and other microorganisms that sustain biological activity, store nutrients, and regulate water flow. Organic gardening methods can help control pests without using chemicals that may pose health risks. Overall, the document promotes organic suburban gardening as a way to save money on groceries and enjoy the rewards of growing one's own produce.
The document discusses genetically modified organisms (GMOs) and organic versus non-organic food. It notes that GMOs first appeared in stores in 1995 and are labeled in Europe but not the US. While GMOs can increase crop yields and profits, there are also health and environmental concerns about GMOs and the pesticides used with them. The document also shows that most Americans have no preference between organic and non-organic food, though organics are more expensive and limited in supply. It outlines potential impacts of increased organic food consumption as well as arguments for choosing organic over non-organic options.
How to Interpret Trends in the Kalyan Rajdhani Mix Chart.pdfChart Kalyan
A Mix Chart displays historical data of numbers in a graphical or tabular form. The Kalyan Rajdhani Mix Chart specifically shows the results of a sequence of numbers over different periods.
Have you ever been confused by the myriad of choices offered by AWS for hosting a website or an API?
Lambda, Elastic Beanstalk, Lightsail, Amplify, S3 (and more!) can each host websites + APIs. But which one should we choose?
Which one is cheapest? Which one is fastest? Which one will scale to meet our needs?
Join me in this session as we dive into each AWS hosting service to determine which one is best for your scenario and explain why!
The following is some great basics about organic gardening that a former professor of mine presented. The slideshow of the Power Point is embedded below. Tell me what you think!
Genetic engineering can help improve medicine, the environment, and agriculture. It works by locating a gene, inserting a desired trait, reproducing cells, and observing the results. Genetic engineering may help lower medical costs by increasing lifespan, preventing disease, providing affordable treatments for illnesses through gene therapy, vaccine production, and mapping the human genome. It can also help agriculture by creating genetically altered plants that are more commercially valuable and nutritious. Additionally, genetic engineering may benefit the environment by converting harmful materials, removing pollutants from land, and making plants more nutritious. The document advocates supporting genetic engineering to improve health, agriculture, and the environment.
Genetic engineering can help improve medicine, the environment, and agriculture. It works by locating a gene, inserting a desired trait, reproducing cells, and observing the results. Genetic engineering may help lower medical costs by increasing lifespan, preventing disease, providing affordable treatments for illnesses through gene therapy, vaccine production, and mapping the human genome. It can also help agriculture by creating genetically altered plants that are more commercially valuable and nutritious. Additionally, genetic engineering may benefit the environment by converting harmful materials, removing pollutants from land, and making plants more nutritious.
Genetic engineering can help improve medicine, agriculture and the environment by manipulating genes. It works by locating a gene, inserting a desired trait using enzymes, reproducing the organism and observing the results. Medically, it can increase lifespan, help map the human genome for vaccine production and prevent or treat diseases. In agriculture, genetically altered plants can have higher commercial value and be more nutritious. For the environment, genetic engineering can convert harmful materials to useful and friendly substances, remove pollutants from land, and make plants more nutritious. The document advocates supporting genetic engineering to help these areas.
Genetic engineering can help improve medicine, agriculture and the environment by manipulating genes. It works by locating a gene, inserting a desired trait using enzymes, reproducing cells and observing the results. Medically, it can increase lifespan, help map the human genome for vaccine production and prevent or treat diseases. In agriculture, genetically altered plants can have higher commercial value and be more nutritious. For the environment, genetic engineering can convert harmful materials to beneficial ones, remove pollutants from land, and support genetic engineering to improve health, agriculture and the environment.
While organic food avoids synthetic pesticides and fertilizers, there is little scientific evidence that it is more nutritious or better for your health compared to conventional foods. Organic farming is also generally less efficient than conventional methods, requiring more land to produce the same amount of food. Additionally, much organic produce comes from large corporations, not necessarily small local farms as often marketed.
7 reasons to grow your own organic vegetable gardenFastDZ
During the last decades there has been a change towards mechanization and homogenization of farming, which uses pesticides, additives, herbicides, synthetic fertilizers and mass-production techniques. All this is clearly affecting mankind’s health, and new diseases are spreading rapidly amongst humans and animals (bird’s flu being the most recent one).
Organic farming is better for the environment and human health according to this document. It outlines 10 reasons why organic farming is preferable to conventional methods: 1) Organic products meet high standards without toxic chemicals. 2) Organic food tastes better due to healthy soil. 3) Organic production reduces health risks from chemicals like pesticides linked to cancer. Organic farming has other benefits like protecting water sources, building soil health long term, and working with natural ecosystems.
After receiving feedback on your rough draft, you should have made s.docxnormanlane62630
After receiving feedback on your rough draft, you should have made significant changes to your rough draft. This week you will submit your final, revised draft of your researched argument paper.
The final draft of your essay should meet the following guidelines:
is between 900 and 1200 words in length;
includes direct quotations and paraphrased passages from four or more scholarly texts representing more than one side of the issue;
qualifies each of the authors (authors representing each side of the debate should have compatible credibility);
withholds personal opinion until the conclusion of the essay;
is written clearly, concisely, and accurately;
is written primarily in third-person;
includes a References page;
has been closely edited so that it contains few or no mechanical errors.
YOU MUST RIGHT THE PAPER ON THIS SUBJECT!
Impacts of Genetic Engineering in Agriculture
Genetically modified organisms are substances whose genes get altered through genetic engineering. The process gets done with the aid of adding proteins and chemicals into the genes of the organism. Genetic engineering has been applied in both crop production and animal rearing and led to several impacts both good and bad. Different people have divergent views concerning these GMOs.
There are several advantages associated with GMOs in agriculture. First and foremost is that the crops grown are modified in such a way that they can easily resist pests meaning that the output will not be affected, and also the cost of purchasing pesticides will be foregone. Additionally, genetically modified agricultural products are adamant towards the harsh climatic conditions. In the event of lack of rain or severe rain, these crops can give a right out- put.
The out- put off these plants is assured to be large as they fail to be affected by both pests and adverse climatic conditions. Food security gets guaranteed at all times. GMO crops and animals are also well known for requiring fewer farm implements such as chemicals and time this reduces their cost of production to the farmers. Farmer’s income is thus improved day by day and also the country’s per capita income too. World's population grows at an alarming rate. Ensuring sufficient food supply to this growing population will mean constant deforestation to create more land space for farming. However, with genetically modified engineering crops and animals at hand, we are assured of more food production with less deforestation (
Godfray et al., 2010).
Eventually, deforestation gets decreased, and at the same time, global warming minimized.
Since genetically modified foods are not 100% natural, there is the need to conduct thorough testing before the release of such products. There has been a case where a product has killed people and affects much more because of not testing it before it’s discharged into the market. These products are also not safe to eat at all. Scientific research has proven that some foods containing GMOs are .
Genetically modified organisms (GMOs) are living organisms whose DNA has been altered through genetic engineering. This document discusses GMOs and their benefits and risks. It explains how GMOs differ from traditional selective breeding through being more precise and able to introduce genes between unrelated species. Potential benefits include higher crop yields, drought/pest resistance, and improved nutrition. However, risks include possible human and environmental impacts if GMO genes spread widely. The document outlines several specific risks and ethical concerns around GMO usage.
Genetic engineering can help improve medicine, agriculture, and the environment by modifying genes. It works by locating a gene, inserting a desired trait, reproducing the organism, and observing the results. Medically, it may help increase lifespan, create new vaccines by mapping the human genome. In agriculture, it can increase crop values and make food more nutritious by adding vitamins. For the environment, it could be used to produce alcohol for medicine and help clean polluted areas.
This document discusses issues related to organic food versus conventional food. It provides definitions of organic food according to regulations. It explores costs of organic farming and whether it is worth the higher price. The document examines research on potential health benefits of organic food including higher nutritional content and lower pesticide residues. It also discusses labeling issues, genetically modified foods, and new approaches like vertical farming.
Presented by Delia Grace to the Progress Meeting on Ecosystem Approaches to the Better Management of Zoonotic Emerging Infectious Diseases in the South East Asian Region, Bangkok, 10-13 December 2011.
Food biotechnology employs modern genetic techniques to enhance beneficial traits in plants, animals, and microorganisms for food production. It allows adding or extracting select genes to achieve desired traits like increased yields, nutrition, and resistance to pests and disease. Studies show that properly regulated food biotechnology is safe and can help address issues like global hunger by producing more food on less land. However, some argue unintended effects need further review and consumers support labeling of biotech ingredients. Overall, experts agree food biotechnology has potential benefits but continuous research and oversight is important.
This document provides an overview of organic agriculture, including its key principles and certification process. It discusses that organic farming avoids synthetic chemicals and GMOs, builds healthy soil, uses pest and disease control techniques, and maintains genetic diversity. Organic certification verifies adherence to standards for growing and processing organically. It also lists several organic certifying bodies in Atlantic Canada and directories to find local organic producers and retailers.
Running Head Genetically Altered Organisms 1Gen.docxcowinhelen
Running Head: Genetically Altered Organisms 1
Genetically Altered Organisms 8
Regulations on Genetically Altered Organisms
Juanita Johnson
ENG 215: Research and Writing
Professor Danny Meadows
November 27, 2016
The use of genetically modified organisms (GMO’s) has been the center of many debates in recent years. While GMO’s have the potential to do great things, concerns arise over the risk involved. The United States (U.S.) is the largest grower of GM crops in the world, but unlike many other countries, there are no federal regulations on how we deal with genetically altered plants and animals. Federal laws are already in place that protects consumers by requiring that companies correctly label foods. I believe GMO’s should be included on food labels as well. Furthermore, many of our citizens do not know that GMO’s are already being used in our food. Putting all legalities aside, not informing people that they are purchasing GMO’s has an unethical air to it. There is no need to take away people’s choice in the matter by keeping them in the dark. Whether for or against GMO’s, at the very least, people should be able to make their own educated decisions about the foods they consume.
When I found out that GMO’s have been used in our foods for many years, I was angry and outraged. I felt like a guinea pig in a science experiment, unknowingly a participant in determining what side effects GMO’s may or may not have on people. I was asking myself “Where was I when these decisions were made?” I wasn’t exactly sure what a genetically modified organism entailed, and that was a major cause of my frustrations. At the time, “genetically modified” sounded like some crazy science experiment done to food. Not an appetizing term at all.
Regardless of whether or not GMO’s are labeled, it is best to educate yourself as to what they are. Closely related species can crossbreed, or have genes exchanged that create a plant that has traits of both parent species. When you genetically alter an organism, you are taking genes from one species and inserting it into an entirely different species. An example would be a study where a cow’s milk-producing genes were added into pigs DNA, in addition to genes that would help piglets digest the milk. But some crazy scientist had to take it a little further. There was a Chinese experiment done where jellyfish genes were inserted into pig DNA, and the result was glow in the dark piglets (Bodeen, 2008). Experiments like this seem very unnecessary.
Conversely, GM foods do in fact have many valuable benefits, such as increasing farming yields, vaccination by food, and even growing food in places that usually cannot support crops. There are so many countries in the world who's people suffer because the land cannot support crops. Vaccination by food has the potential to help millions and millions of people. Genetic engineering can improve the quality and life of a plant by allowing i ...
This document summarizes the benefits of organic suburban gardening. It discusses how gardening can provide cheaper, safer food and contribute to physical and mental well-being. The document also outlines important elements for gardening like soil health, water management, and pest control. Maintaining healthy soil involves bacteria, fungi and other microorganisms that sustain biological activity, store nutrients, and regulate water flow. Organic gardening methods can help control pests without using chemicals that may pose health risks. Overall, the document promotes organic suburban gardening as a way to save money on groceries and enjoy the rewards of growing one's own produce.
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1. Presentation Essentials
Group Project – Unit 4
Deborah Swartzentruber
American InterContinental University
Instructor: Hala Thompson
April 8, 2012
Group Members:
Ashley Gonzalez
Deborah Swartzentruber
Rose Darnelle Mathurin
Torre Simms
5. Why is Organic more
expensive?
Certified
Farmers pay $2000 a year, costs go
up often
Organically produced Transportation
foods must meet stricter Sterilized and sanitized so not to
regulations governing all contaminate the food
these steps than
conventional foods. The
intensive management
Hands On
and labor used in organic Weeding, checking, harvesting
production are frequently
(though not always) more
expensive than the Management
chemicals routinely used Paper Work, Paper Work, Paper Work
on conventional farms.
(Report documents pesticide, 2009)
6. What Do Studies Show?
Learning
Birth Defects
Fertility
Diabetes
Immune System
Endometriosis
Disabilities
Problems
Our
Growth Health Planet
Spurts Issues
(CHEJ.org, n.d.) (Bueckert, D., The Canadian Press, July, 1999)
7. I Can’t Afford To Buy All
Organic…
When you do eat your proteins
Varyameat, eat grass-fed
(NRDC.org, Aug, 2010.) Eat variety of fish
9. References~ cont.
Bueckert , D. (1999, 7 31). Organic consumer association. Retrieved from
http://www.organicconsumers.org/Toxic/hormoncancer.cfm
Bueckert, D., The Canadian Press (July, 1999). OrganicCOnsumerAssociation.org.
Beef Hormones Linked to Premature Onset of Puberty & Breast Cancer. Retrieved
from http://www.organicconsumers.org/Toxic/hormoncancer.cfm
CHEJ.org (n.d.). Dioxins. Toxic Releases Rose 16 Percent in 2010, EPA Says.
Retrieved from http://chej.org/?s=dioxins
Code of regulation: National organic program. (2012, Feb 2). Retrieved from
http://ecfr.gpoaccess.gov/cgi/t/text/text-idx?c=ecfr&sid=3f34f4c22f9aa8e
6d9864cc2683cea02&tpl=/ecfrbrowse/Title07/7cfr205_main_02.tpl
FAO.org (n.d.). Food and agriculture organization of the United Nations. Organic
Agriculture. Retrieved from http://www.fao.org/organicag/oa-faq/oa-faq5/en/
10. References
Gomiero, T., Pimentel, D., & Paoletti, M. G. (2011).Environmental Impact of
Different Agricultural Management Practices: Conventional vs. Organic
Agriculture. Critical Reviews In Plant Sciences, 30(1/2),95-124.doi:10.1080 /
07352689.2011.554355
Kluger, J. (2010). What's So Great About Organic Food?. Time, 176(9), 30-
40.http://search.ebscohost.com.proxy.cecybrary. com/login.aspx?direct=
true&db=aph&AN=53021931&site=eds-live&scope=site
Report documents pesticide use increases on GE crops. (November 30, 2009).
Retrieved from http://www.ucsusa.org/ food_and_agriculture/science_and
_impacts/impacts_genetic_engineering/report-documents-pesticide.html
Sustainable table. (2006, March 9). Retrieved from http://www.sustainabletable.
org/ issues/hormones
Usda organic. (2011, October). Retrieved from http://www.ams.usda.gov/AMS
v1.0/getfile?dDocName=STELDEV3004445&acct=nopgeninfo
Editor's Notes
Hello, my name is Deborah Swartzentruber. This presentation is comprised of web resources researched through the AIU Resource Library for its information. The topic picked was done so by my own personal interest and current desire to learn more about the health issues involved with our food. Being overweight myself, and hard to get it off and stay off I have decided that looking at my diet and intake of food and drink may have something to do about it. The information being provided is meant to give information to my group members hat they may take a personal look at their own convictions and possibly do their own further research into this topic. There is no right or wrong in this presentation, only comparisons and information to compare these two.
Introduction: When it comes to growing food there are two categories: Organic and Conventional. I want to go over the difference between the two. This presentation is meant to make you aware of the choices you have when it comes to your own personal health choices. Question: Do any of you currently buy organic? Do you have a preference? How is your and your families health?
Labeling term that indicates that the food or other agricultural product has been produced through approved methods. We will see a little bit more on this in another slide Organic crops must be grown in safe soil, have no modifications, and must remain separate from conventional products. Weeds will be picked usually hand Synthetic fertilizers/pesticides, bioengineered genes (GMOs), sewage sludge-based fertilizers or irradiation may not be used. (FOA.org, n.d.) The use of natural predators to manage the pests All products that are sold, labeled, or represented as organic must meet all requirements in the USDA organic regulations. (Code of regulation, 2012) Fines are $11,000 for claiming on your package you are 100% Organic or Organic if your are not registered and certified by the USDA
1. Grown with, that means the crop is sprayed with synthetic or chemical fertilizers. 2. Weeds are controlled with chemical herbicides. Insecticides are used to manage pests and disease. These chemicals are saturated into the plants, doesn’t that mean that it is now in the plant. It must be, if you consider the events of bees being killed at large rates. Without the bees our plants will not be pollinated which is what allows for growth. Can we replace what the bees do for us? Question: Does anyone here have allergies or food allergies? Your household? Have you ever considered it may be due to the food you eat?
Question: Who reads the labels of the food you purchase at the store? 100% Organic – Foods that are completely organic or made with 100% organic ingredients may display the USDA seal. Organic – Foods that contain at least 95% organic ingredients may display the USDA seal. Made with organic ingredients – Foods that contain at least 70% organic ingredients will not display the USDA seal but may list specific organic ingredients on the front of the package. Contains organic ingredients – Foods that contain less than 70% organic ingredients will not display the USDA seal but may list specific organic ingredients on the information panel of the package. (Paul, 2012)
Question: Has anybody noticed how many children have ADHD or early developmental issues? Cows are injected with the hormone to make them grow faster and to produce more milk, chickens are injected to grow bigger faster and to lay more eggs more often. This is referred to as the HGH hormone. Growth spurts in children and early puberty from the injections of the animals to make them grow faster and bigger. The average age for girls in puberty today is 7-9 yrs of age. That means girls are alre3ady growing pubic hair, breasts and larger bone structure, not to mention the mental association that comes from these changes. Studies link chemicals to health maladies like endometriosis, fertility problems, birth defects, learning disabilities, immune system deficiencies, and diabetes, just to name a few. It is proven that we spend more on our health ailments than we do on the food that we buy. So if we eat a little more organic, perhaps our medical needs will start to decline! Our water and land is being contaminated by the pollutants that get into the ground or water system to streams, lakes and the ocean. Growing and raising organic is better and safer for your planet when you consider these conditions. CHEJ.org (n.d.). Dioxins. Toxic Releases Rose 16 Percent in 2010, EPA Says. Retrieved from http://chej.org/?s=dioxins (CHEJ.org, n.d.)
Pregnant woman and babies are the most susceptible to the chemicals in our food and environment. You can’t do much about the environment but there are some things you can do if nothing else to help diet. Buy from your local farmers market as often as possible, ask them what procedures they use to grow their food. Vary your proteins Shifting your daily intake away from the "least-efficient" proteins - beef - to the "more-efficient" ones--chicken, fish, or better still grains, legumes, nuts, etc. When you do eat meat, eat grass-fed. Animals that are grass-fed their entire life are healthier and their meat safer for you. A ruminant's gut is normally a pH-neutral environment, best suited to a diet of foraging on cellulosic grasses. They are not well suited for a diet of corn and other grains, the primary fare of feedlot cattle. Eat a variety of fish, favoring those that are wild, lower on the food chain, and sustainably harvested. Eating fish can be a smart alternative to meat. It's a lean protein with great health benefits. 4. Eat first from your foodshed. a. On average, our food travels from 1500 to 2500 miles on its way to your plate, via transportation that guzzles gas and spews toxic emissions along the way, so if you have the option get as much as you can from local farmers markets and farm stands. The Leopold Center for Sustainable Agriculture at Iowa State University, a premier think tank researching the impact of "food miles," contends that local foods tend to be picked closer to peak ripeness and are less likely to be treated with the post-harvest chemicals used to prevent spoilage when produce is to be shipped. Eat organic produce where it counts the most. See chart on the right Eat home-cooked meals you make from scratch. by buying your own whole foods, preferably organic, you have the utmost control over how the ingredients in your meals are "processed." Cooked-from-scratch meals also tend to be less expensive and involve much less waste
Here are a couple of mobile apps you can get to help educate and help pay attention to the food you buy. Also a couple of charts that show some symptoms chemicals produce in us physically along with different type foods and the chemicals found in them.
References Bueckert , D. (1999, 7 31). Organic consumer association. Retrieved from http://www.organicconsumers.org/Toxic/hormoncancer.cfm (Bueckert , 1999) CHEJ.org (n.d.). Dioxins. Toxic Releases Rose 16 Percent in 2010, EPA Says. Retrieved from http://chej.org/?s=dioxins (CHEJ.org, n.d.) Code of regulation: National organic program. (2012, Feb 2). Retrieved from http://ecfr.gpoaccess.gov/cgi/t/text/text-idx?c=ecfr&sid=3f34f4c22f9aa8e6d9864cc2683cea02&tpl=/ecfrbrowse/Title07/7cfr205_main_02.tpl ("Code of regulation:," 2012) FAO.org (n.d.). Food and agriculture organization of the United Nations. Organic Agriculture. Retrieved from http://www.fao.org/organicag/oa-faq/oa-faq5/en/ ("Food and agriculture,")
Gomiero, T., Pimentel, D., & Paoletti, M. G. (2011). Environmental Impact of Different Agricultural Management Practices: Conventional vs. Organic Agriculture. Critical Reviews In Plant Sciences, 30(1/2), 95-124. doi:10.1080/07352689.2011.554355 http://search.ebscohost.com.proxy.cecybrary.com/login.aspx?direct=true&db=aph&AN=60294110&site=eds-live&scope=site (Gomiero, T., Pimentel, D., Paoletti, M., 2011) Kluger, J. (2010). What's So Great About Organic Food?. Time, 176(9), 30-40. http://search.ebscohost.com.proxy.cecybrary.com/login.aspx?direct=true&db=aph&AN=53021931&site=eds-live&scope=site (Kluger, J, 2010) Report documents pesticide use increases on GE crops. (November 30, 2009). Retrieved from http://www.ucsusa.org/food_and_agriculture/science_and_impacts/impacts_genetic_engineering/report-documents-pesticide.html (Report documents pesticide, 2009) Sustainable table. (2006, March 9). Retrieved from http://www.sustainabletable.org/issues/hormones/ (Sustainable table, 2006) Usda organic. (2011, October). Retrieved from http://www.ams.usda.gov/AMSv1.0/getfile?dDocName=STELDEV3004445&acct=nopgeninfo ("Usda organic," 2011)