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Farmers Speak Out Globally

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Farmers Speak Out Globally; Sharing Opinions and Experiences with GM. This in-depth video provides personal experiences from more than 20 farmers worldwide who, one-on-one, share their opinions and perspectives about growing genetically modified (GM) crops over the last 10 years.

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Farmers Speak Out Globally (9:46)

Farmers Speak Out Globally; Sharing Opinions and Experiences with GM. This in-depth video provides personal experiences from more than 20 farmers worldwide who, one-on-one, share their opinions and perspectives about growing genetically modified... More »

Biotech Good for His Farmland (3:24)

Biotech Good for His Farmland; Aasness Reduces Erosion and Chemicals. Paul Aasness, a U.S. corn, soybean and wheat grower, explains how genetically modified (GM) crops have significantly reduced pesticide spraying and increased beneficial insect and... More »

Skogen Cites Advantages of GM (2:38)

Skogen Cites Advantages of GM; Consumers and the Environment Benefit. Al Skogen, a U.S. corn, wheat and soybean grower, explains how benefits such as food safety and minimum tillage make consumers and the environment the greatest benefactors of... More »

GM Crops Benefit Soil Health (3:16)

GM Crops Benefit Soil Health; No-Till Helps Wassenaar Reduce Fuel Use. US corn and soybean grower Gordon Wassenaar is excited about the numerous changes made possible by GM crops -- including the opportunity for third-world farmers to increase food... More »

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