Critical Thinking about Biotechnology:
Genetically Modified Crops

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The Issue:

What role should genetically modified food crops play in the lives of:

• Consumers
• Farmers

The Challenge:

To use the critical thinking process to make your decision about the role of genetic modification (GM) in the agri-food industry. Some issues to consider:

• What information do farmers use to make the decision whether or not to grow GM crop
  
  
• What information do consumers need to evaluate in order to decide whether or not to purchase food products made from GM crops