AgMRC-Developed Materials

• International Approaches to the Labeling of Genetically Modified Foods, Agricultural Issues Center, University of California, 2003 - The United States accounts for two-thirds of bioengineered crops produced globally. The purpose of this article is to discuss international approaches to genetically modified labeling and to shed some light on why the approaches vary so much across nations.

Other Information

• Adaption of Gentically Engineered Crops in the United States, Economic Research Service (ERS), USDA.
• Agricultural Biotechnology, ERS, USDA.
• Agriculture Network Information Center - Type GMO in the search box for information and research on genetically modified organisms.
• Biotechnology, Animal & Plant Health Inspection Service (APHIS), USDA - This site contains links to APHIS regulatory services on biotechnology.
• Biotechnology, National Agricultural Library, USDA.
• Biotechnology, USDA - This site answers USDA's position on biotechnology and lists frequently asked questions.
• Council for Biotechnology Information - This nonprofit organization communicates science-based information about the safety and benefits of ag biotechnology.
• Economics of Food Labeling, ERS, USDA, 2001 - This traces the economic theory behind food labeling and presents three case studies, including organic agriculture, in which the government has intervened in labeling decisions.
• Genetically Modified Crops, Biotechnology Food & Agriculture, Pennsylvania State University, 2003.
• The Three Main Monotheistic Religions and GM Food Technology: An Overview of Perspectives, BMC International Health & Human Rights, 2009 - This work was funded by a grant from the Bill and Melinda Gates Foundation through its Grand Challenges in Global Health Initiative.

Links checked February 2010.