I absolutely love the
refreshing taste of watermelon on a hot summer day! One thing I don’t love
about watermelon is all of those annoying little seeds that you have to pick
out before you indulge in the fruit!
Did you know that thanks to
GMO’s or genetically modified organisms and hybrid breeding, seedless
watermelon is a possibility! Other foods, such as bananas and broccoli have
also been changed from how they are found in nature to how you see them on the
store shelf.
Top 3 Reasons why Farmers use
GM Technology:
1.) Keeping prices low!
GM technology, such as the
BT(bacillus thuringiensis) gene has allowed farmers to decrease the use of
pesticides and other management practices. This in return keeps costs low for
the consumers.
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2.) Protecting the
Environment:
GM Technology allows farmers
to use fewer chemicals, such as pesticides. By spending less money on
pesticides, farmers have made great strides in protecting water quality, and
preventing soil loss.
3.) Feeding the World-Solving Hunger:
In the world today, one in
eight people don’t have enough to eat. Growing GM products allows farmers to
improve their yields, providing more food across the nation.
Today in the US, 70-80% of
the foods that American’s consume contain Genetically Modified Organisms.
So is it safe for your family
to eat? Absolutely! Groups such as the American Medical Association, and the
World Health Organization, as well as the FDA have concluded that they are safe
foods!
Still have questions about if
you should be feeding your family GMO foods? Check out this video!
GMO’s aren’t just in foods,
many other every other day products include, such as cotton swabs, clothing,
printer ink, moistures, etc.
Do you still have questions about genetically modified
organisms? Check out some of these awesome resources to learn more!
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