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Attend "The Straight Story on Biotech in Agriculture" at NCBiotech on April 22nd
Story Date: 4/17/2013
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Source: NC BIOTECHNOLOGY CENTER, 4/16/13
On Monday, April 22nd at 2:45pm EDT, the US Farmers & Ranchers Alliance, in conjunction with BIO 2013 in Chicago, will present a program entitled, “The Straight Story on Biotech in Agriculture: The Media and its Impact on Consumers”. For those who are unable to attend in Chicago, we will be streaming the live event here at the NC Biotechnology Center.
This event will explore the many questions consumers have about biotechnology in agriculture – known more commonly to consumers as GMO, attempting to answer some of the toughest questions surrounding GMOs and what else can be done to give consumers access to information that is factual.
The event will feature a panel of experts from multiple disciplines, including farmers, media, industry and academia, and will be moderated by Ron Insana, senior analyst, CNBC and financial industry expert and will feature the following panelists:
· Emily Anthes, journalist and author, Frankenstein's Cat
· Dr. Bob Goldberg, plant molecular biologist, UCLA
· Melinda Hemmelgarn, M.S., R.D., freelance writer, speaker, columnist and radio host, Food Sleuth
· Pam Johnson, Iowa corn farmer
· Michael Olson, producer/host, Food Chain Radio
· Jerry Slocum, Mississippi soybean farmer
· Steve Smith, chairman, SaveOurCrops.Org
We hope that you will join us here at the NC Biotechnology Center to hear and learn more from this prestigious panel and essential topic. There is no cost to attend but please REGISTER to ensure a seat.
For more info, click here.
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