Resources
Here are resources that provide additional information about Monsanto, modern agriculture today, biotechnology, GMOs and more.
Websites
- Biology Fortified – Features a searchable database of peer-reviewed research about genetically engineered crops that includes important details at-a-glance.
- Biotechnology Industry Organization (BIO) – Biotechnology trade industry organization offering a bi-weekly email newsletter, BIOtechNOW, that provides the latest in biotechnology updates
- Genetic Literacy Project – The Genetic Literacy Project explores the intersection of DNA research and real-world applications of genetics with media and policy to separate science from ideology.
- GMO Answers – Forum for submitting questions about how food is grown. Its goal is to make information about GMOs in food and agriculture easier to access and understand.
Recommended Reading
- University of California Biotechnology Fact Sheet
- "The Potential Impacts of Mandatory Labeling for Genetically Engineered Food in the United States," The Council for Agricultural Science and Technology, April 2014. (Full length paper and One-page paper).
- No One Is Denying a 'Right to Know What's in My Food,' James Hamblin,The Atlantic, July 24, 2015
- Labels for GMO Foods Are a Bad Idea," The Editors, The Scientific American, Aug. 20, 2013
Videos
Social Conversations
Today’s food and farming topics are a continually discussed and often debated topic on social media. The following individuals and organizations provide unique perspectives and original content that you may find of interest. Credit and a special thank you to Matt Hopkins of CropLife Magazine for curating and recommending many of the Twitter accounts listed here.
@agbiotech
The Council for Biotechnology Information provides information and updates on agricultural biotechnology along with links to its Website, whybiotech.com.
@ASA_CSSA_SSSA
Three science societies — American Society of Agronomy, Crop Science Society of America, and Soil Science Society of America — tweet under one umbrella account: Agronomy Crop Soil. Followers can get information on the latest certification programs and online courses offered by each group.
@BestFoodFacts
Food system Q&A answered by food and nutrition professionals – sponsored by @foodintegrity
@castagscience
CAST is the Science Source for Food, Agricultural, and Environmental Issues. The organization’s Twitter followers can stay up-to-date on the latest research publications and education programs, as well as the CAST Catch of the Day.
@croplifemag
CropLife magazine provides relevant, timely information for the ag retail industry — and agriculture as a whole — through daily tweets with links to content on CropLife.com.
@farmbureau
American Farm Bureau is the nation’s largest farm organization, comprised of and directed by farm and ranch families who engage in all types of food and fiber production. @farmbureau gives followers access to its newsletter (Foodie News) and podcast (FoodieCast), which offer the latest in food trends.
@farmingfirst
Farming First is a global coalition that calls on world leaders to increase agricultural output in a sustainable and socially responsible manner.
@FoodInsight
The International Food Information Council provides science-based information on health, nutrition, and food safety.
@htfus
Hand That Feeds U.S. is a project of Farm Policy Facts that aims to improve urban media’s perceptions about U.S. agriculture, farm policy and biofuels.
@JPlovesCOTTON (Monsanto employee)
Live tweets from Monsanto and other industry-related events, everyday tweets and industry-related discussions.
@ksenapathy
Freelance writer and science advocate. Tweets about #MomsforGMOs, and debunks science and medicine- related myths. Shares links to various industry-related discussions
@mpaynspeaker
Michele Payn-Knoper is a farm and food advocate who has developed a serious Twitter following in agriculture (her Prominence Score is 100). She also created one of the most popular agriculture-related hashtags: #agchat
@nationalffa
Formerly the Future Farmers of America, the National FFA Organization uses Twitter as a great way to keep its followers (and members) current on activities such as awards programs, outreach efforts and career opportunities.
@NevaRDLD
Nutrition-related education, pro-GMO discussions, and debunked myths related to nutrition, particularly for moms
@RDamber
Info related to nutrition and ag education, live tweets and photos from industry-related events, and links to personal website/blog
@RobbFraley (Monsanto employee)
Chief Technology Officer of Monsanto. Contains link to Huffington Post page, live tweets from industry events, pro-GMO discussions and articles
@TheSciBabe
Highlights from the world of medicine and science, debunked myths, and live event-related reporting
@USDA
Latest news and information from the USDA, including links to the USDA Blog, recent videos and commentary from Secretary of Agriculture Tom Vilsack. @USDA also live tweets from industry events.
@USFRA
News and information from the U.S. Farmers and Ranchers Alliance, link to website, and live tweets from agricultural industry events
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