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Organizations Working with
Biotech Issues
The Campaign to Label GMO Food
Genetic Engineering Action Network
Union of Concerned Scientists
Californians for GE-Free Agriculture
The Organic & Non-GMO Report Monthly publication focusing on the threats posed by genetically engineered crops and foods. Also publish an annual directory, The Non-GMO Sourcebook, that lists global suppliers of non-GMO and organic seed, grains, food ingredients, and food products. GRAIN is an international non-governmental organization promoting the sustainable management and use of agricultural biodiversity based on people's control over genetic resources and local knowledge.
United Nations Food & Agricultural Organization (FAO)
Information Systems for Biotechnology is a database with information on field tests and applications for release of biotech plants and products.
Transgenic Crops: An Introduction and Resource Guide (Colorado State) Read the pros and cons to biotech from this university's perspective. It provides good basic answers to the "What is it?" and "How is it done?" questions.
USDA/APHIS Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service
Center for Food Safety
Agriculture Biotech InfoNet
ETC (an action group on Erosion, Technology and Concentration) supports socially responsible developments of technologies useful to the poor and marginalized and it addresses international governance issues and corporate power.
Crop Choice is an alternative news and information source for farmers and consumers about GM crops, agribusiness concentration, farm and trade policy, sustainable agriculture and alternative energy.
Northwest Resistance Against Genetic Engineering
Northwest Resistance Against Genetic Engineering (NW RAGE) is a non-violent, grassroots organization dedicated to promoting the responsible, sustainable and just use of agriculture and science. We are working toward a ban on genetic engineering and patents on life. Our efforts focus on education, community building, advocacy and action.
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