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      AgBioWorld

      Sponsored by scientists in favor of crop biotechnology. Members include Nobel Prize winners Norman Bourlaug and James Watson.
      http://www.agbioworld.org

      Monsanto

      Corporate information about Monsanto, a major producer of GM seeds, as well as educational material, news and a long list of links.
      http://www.monsanto.com

      Genetically Modified Food - UK and World News

      Archive of news articles about GM foods, from 1998 to the present. Also includes editorials about the risks, lack of safety testing, and proponents of the products.
      http://www.connectotel.com/gmfood/

      The ProBiotech Web Site

      An analysis of the development and benefits of biotechnology in agriculture.
      http://www.probiotech.fsnet.co.uk/

      Synthetic Genetically-Engineered Bio-Tech Foods

      Health and environmental risks with scientific findings. News and info about regulation, campaigns, biotech companies, US and WTO demands, diary, books, and links. "The biggest experiment in human history has begun, with us as the guinea pigs and the plan
      http://users.westnet.gr/~cgian/biotech.htm

      Quotations by scientists on the safety of GM foods

      "There is an awful lot unknown about hazards of new [GM food] crops and until it is fully tested we should not be subjecting people to risks, least of all young children."
      http://members.tripod.com/~ngin/foodstatements.htm

      SIRC

      A page on GM food at the website of the Social Issues Research Centre.
      http://www.sirc.org/gate/gm_food.html

      Myths About GMO

      VegSource.com paper argues that biotech has no benefits for starving people in the developing world.
      http://www.vegsource.com/articles/gmo_feed_myth.htm

      Greenpeace Report: Not Ready for Roundup

      Critical examination of Monsanto's genetically engineered herbicide-ready soybeans, their safety, approval, marketing and consumer issues.
      http://xs2.greenpeace.org/~usa/reports/biodiversity/roundup/

      Norfolk Genetic Information Network (NGIN)

      UK and international news; articles; quotations by scientists.
      http://members.tripod.com/~ngin/

      The Non-GMO Source

      Monthly newsletter (with paid subscription) on possible market opportunities for non-genetically engineered agricultural and food products.
      http://Non-GMOsource.com/
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      Global Issues: Genetically Engineered Food

      Outlines scientific and consumer concerns about genetically engineered and modified foods. Safety, food patents, Monsanto's role and media coverage are addressed.
      http://www.globalissues.org/EnvIssues/GEFood.asp

      Center for Food Safety

      An environmental and public health organization which has initiated landmark legal actions against the FDA and EPA to preserve the integrity of the food supply.
      http://www.centerforfoodsafety.org/

      Genetically Manipulated Food News

      Information on the spread of genetic modification in the food supply as well as the politics and legal issues. Searchable index by subject and date.
      http://home.intekom.com/tm_info/

      Genetically Engineered Foods - Safety Problems

      Information on potential health and environmental problems with genetically engineered crops and food.
      http://www.psrast.org/indexeng.htm

      Center for Food Safety: New FDA Proposal on Genetically Modified Foods

      Analysis of proposed revised US guidelines that would exempt GM foods from pre-market safety testing, make safety consultations voluntary, and prohibit companies from labelling foods as being free from GM ingredients. These policies would be exempt from e
      http://www.centerforfoodsafety.org/facts&issues/CFSNewFDAAnalysis.html

      Agent Orange

      Personal pages give an overview of the extent of genetic engineering in plants and animals as well what some of the hazards might be.
      http://www.angelfire.com/sc/ScottCreek/

      Genetic Engineering In Agriculture

      A virtual book about applications of genetic engineering in agriculture,and about the movement trying to discredit it.
      http://members.tripod.com/c_rader0/gemod.htm

      GE Free Food Guide

      A guide to buying genetically engineering free and organic food in New Zealand.
      http://www.greenpeace.org.nz/truefood

      Institute for Agriculture and Trade Policy

      Mission is to create environmentally and economically sustainable rural communities through sound agriculture and trade policy. Includes ongoing campaigns to fight genetically engineered foods.
      http://www.iatp.org/

      Genetically Engineered Foods - Safety Problems

      Health and environmental problems with genetically engineered crops and foods explained in a way everybody can understand. Authored by a global scientist network for independent interdisciplinary evaluation of the safety and value of new technologies
      http://www.psrast.org

      Pew Initiative on Food and Biotechnology

      Headlines on genetically modified food, agricultural biotechnology and transgenic animals, intended for the public, media, and policymakers.
      http://pewagbiotech.org/

      Genetically Manipulated Plants Used for Food

      Articles, commentary and links to other sources, with emphasis on the findings of Dr. A. Pusztai.
      http://plab.ku.dk/tcbh/Pusztaitcbh.htm

      Debunking Myths of Genetic Engineering in Crops

      Article attacking genetic engineering, with references, by E. Ann Clark.
      http://www.plant.uoguelph.ca/research/homepages/eclark/myths.htm

      How to Avoid Genetically Modified Foods

      Genetically engineered (GM/GE) foods can produce unexpected serious risks to human health and the environment. Includes GM insulin risks, GM and aspartame and consumer updates on food companies.
      http://www.btinternet.com/~clairejr/Bits/home.html

      BBC Special report: Food under the microscope

      Q&A, articles, and a debate between a biotech company and Greenpeace, plus more links to pro and con sites.
      http://news.bbc.co.uk/1/hi/special_report/1999/02/99/food_under_the_microscope/280396.stm

      AgBios

      Regulatory and risk assessment information on agricultural biotechnology products, including genetically modified foods and crops.
      http://www.agbios.com

      OneWorld Guide to Biotechnology and Genetic Engineering

      Site dedicated to sustainable development and human rights issues presents in-depth articles and discussions on GE technology and its possible ramifications. Links to relevant off-site content.
      http://www.oneworld.net/guides/biotech/

      Save Jerry's Corn

      Grassroots campaign to buy Iowa farmer's Jerry Rosman's genetically-engineered corn for scientific testing.
      http://www.savejerryscorn.org/

      Why the USDA's Technology Protection System Benefits Agriculture

      The USDA responds to frequently asked questions about the Technology Protection System, which blocks germination of seeds in a crop and requires the purchase of new seeds.
      http://www.ars.usda.gov/is/br/tps/

      Terminator technology threatening African farmers' rights

      Article in Afrol News on the possible effects of the terminator gene on southern African agriculture.
      http://www.afrol.com/News2001/afr023_terminator_techn.htm

      Genetically Modified Foods and Organisms

      Overview of genetically modified foods, crops, organisms. Pros and cons of genetic modification.
      http://www.ornl.gov/sci/techresources/Human_Genome/elsi/gmfood.shtml

      Engineering Crops in a Needy World

      Presentation of the genetically modified food debate in India.
      http://americanradioworks.publicradio.org/features/gmos_india/index.html

      Shuji Hisano's Office

      Some articles, information and links related to "Biotechnology, Agriculture, Food, and Society".
      http://homepage3.nifty.com/hisashu/

      Safety of Genetically Modified Food

      Provides a huge list of articles and other resources concerning GM food safety.
      http://www.agbiotechnet.com/topics/Database/GMfood/GMfood.asp

      Socio-Political Impact of Biotechnology in Developing Countries

      Novartis Foundation for Sustainable Development (NFSD): "food security in the developing countries must not come to depend on surpluses from the industrialised countries or, worse, food aid..." [Novartis is a biotechnology company]
      http://www.novartisfoundation.com/biotechnology_developing_countries.htm

      Ohioline - Information on Genetically Modified Organisms

      Sponsored by Ohio State University. Frequently asked questions are answered and useful links are provided.
      http://ohioline.osu.edu/gmo/

      Yes on H for a GMO-Free Mendocino County

      Information about an approved measure in a California county that banned the growing of genetically altered crops and animals.
      http://www.gmofreemendo.com/

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