Objectivity in the biotech debate. (Farm Broadcast Update).The Pew PEW. A seat in a church separated from all others, with a convenient space to stand therein. 2. It is an incorporeal interest in the real property. And, although a man has the exclusive right to it, yet, it seems, he cannot maintain trespass against a person Initiative on Food and Biotechnology was established in March 2001 to provide the public, media and policymakers facts on agricultural biotechnology. Funded through a grant from The Pew Charitable Trust The arrangement by which real or Personal Property given by one person is held by another to be used for the benefit of a class of persons or the general public. to the University of Richmond, the Initiative is a neutral source, advocating neither for, nor against, ag biotechnology. The Washington, D.C.-based Initiative is committed to providing information and encouraging dialogue so that consumers and policymakers can make their own informed decisions. It does this by producing reports and sponsoring workshops and conferences that support public dialogue and recognizes expert points of view on ag biotech bi·o·tech n. Informal Biotechnology. biotech Noun short for biotechnology Noun 1. topics. Also, through working relationships with other organizations, the Initiative is stimulating dialogue and debate about the scientific, economic, marketing and regulatory issues important to agricultural biotechnology. "By creating the platform for debate about agricultural biotechnology topics, the Initiative is giving the American public the opportunity to be well informed about developments in this industry and how such products are regulated," says Michael Rodemeyer, executive director, Pew Initiative on Food and Biotechnology. An example of its work is a panel discussion held in February entitled Environmental Savior or Saboteur? Debating the Impacts of Genetic Engineering. Here, a nationwide poll was released showing that the American public is evenly divided on whether genetically modified genetically modified Adjective (of an organism) having DNA which has been altered for the purpose of improvement or correction of defects genetically modified genetic adj [food etc] → food and other ag biotechnology products hurt or help the environment. In June, the Initiative is holding a policy dialogue on whether labeling GM foods would create confusion or help educate consumers. The event will also be broadcast via the Internet at www.PewAgBiotech.org. In July, the Initiative will host a conference in Washington, D.C., on plants that are bioengineered to produce pharmaceuticals and industrial chemicals entitled, Pharming pharming (fär`mĭng), the use of genetically altered livestock, such as cows, goats, pigs, and chickens, to produce medically useful products. the Field: A Look at the Benefits and Risks of Bioengineering bioengineering Application of engineering principles and equipment to biology and medicine. It includes the development and fabrication of life-support systems for underwater and space exploration, devices for medical treatment (see Plants to Produce Pharmaceuticals. Also, being held in September in Dallas, is the Biotech in the Barnyard: Implications of Genetically Engineered genetically engineered adjective Recombinant, see there Animals conference, which is co-sponsored by the Food and Drug Administration Center for Veterinary Medicine Center for Veterinary Medicine regulates the manufacture and distribution of food additives and drugs that will be given to animals. These include animals from which human foods are derived, as well as food additives and drugs for pet (or companion) animals. . Another project undertaken by the Initiative is a consensus-building effort among key stakeholders Stakeholders All parties that have an interest, financial or otherwise, in a firm-stockholders, creditors, bondholders, employees, customers, management, the community, and the government. in the agricultural biotechnology debate. The "Stakeholder stakeholder n. a person having in his/her possession (holding) money or property in which he/she has no interest, right or title, awaiting the outcome of a dispute between two or more claimants to the money or property. Forum" is a small group of representatives from the public and private sectors, as well as consumer and environmental groups. By openly examining the issues related to ag biotech, the Initiative hopes to reach a consensus on the many challenges facing existing and future products of ag biotechnology. RELATED ARTICLE: America's Food System. The national agriculture radio talk show, "AgriTalk," will examine the quantity, quality, value and safety of our food, and, of the processes by which it reaches our tables, in the series, America s America [for Amerigo Vespucci], the lands of the Western Hemisphere—North America, Central (or Middle) America, and South America. The world map published in 1507 by Martin Waldseemüller is the first known cartographic use of the name. Food System, sponsored in part by The Pew Initiative on Food and Biotechnology. During each Wednesday broadcast in June, July and August, AgriTalk listeners will be able to discuss these issues. AgriTalk Producer Ken Rahjes says the program series will allow both farmers and end users to become more familiar with the process in which food is made available to U.S. consumers. "`America's Food System,' will look at all phases of the food supply process, from the agriculture producer to the American consumer," Rahjes explains. "This summer, our goal is to provide a greater understanding of the complexities of America's food system," he adds. Some of the topics that AgriTalk plans to cover are: * World impact of biotechnology * Can we feed the world? * Farming the future (nutraceuticals/niche markets) * What do consumers think? * What are the ethical considerations of biotechnology? * Getting it from field to plate (transportation system) * Whose interest is being served: Government, big business or consumer? |
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