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            The World Health Organization defines GMOs as an organism within its DNA material being unnaturally coupled with individual genes and or produced from non-related species.” By conducting these new food bases its main objective is to cut cost by having a higher yield. Also, the increase stainability of the crops immunity towards insects and diseases is achieved by incorporated toxins produced in the crops genetically modified skin called, Bacillus thuringensis. Which is currently used in conventional insecticide used in farming today and is considered safe for consumption by the FDA. But not all see this to be way for the future of agriculture,
Hersey’s dumps sugar beets because of commutative coalition concerning the usage of genetically modified beet seeds as a key ingredient in their chocolate. These days many commercial companies like Hersey’s and general mills have decided to switch to traditional means of agriculture seeds. Hershey communications director Jeff Beckman confirmed that the kisses and many other products stocked on shelves since Halloween no longer contain beet sugar. The company also is transitioning away from artificial to natural ingredients, he said. 
Biotech companies like Monsanto and Dow have been producing genetically modified agricultural produce since around the nineties and were approved by the FDA for thirteen main crops like corn and cotton for the commercial markets. The FDA and others like Todd Geselius, vice president of agriculture at the Southern Minnesota said “There’s this discernment out there that GM have deprived healthy standards for people and has led to worsening farm environments, when that’s just not what the science says,” Even so, Genetically Modified Organisms still seem to extant a viable and conceivable health distress to the public and feasibly detrimental effects on the surrounding agricultural environment; consequently, they should be put under rigorous regulation, testing, and heavy oversight; to ensure the safety of the public. 
Genetically Modified Organisms have been shown to pose a health risk by being able to cause potential allergic reactions and running the risk of toxically affecting the organs and systems of the human body. For instance,

Outline

Outline

Thesis: Genetically modified foods have gained proliferating popularity but has there been enough extensive research conducted to consider them safe for consumption?

1.      Introduction

A.      Are feeds made from genetically modified foods entering the livestock we eat?

B.      Genetically modified foods have been a contributing factor in the disappearance of bees and butterflies

C.      If claims about genetically modified organisms are well intended, then if this is true how come there is a plethora of money spend on preventive labeling in the United States?

D.     Is genetic engineering a useful tool for sustainable agriculture?

2.      Historical Background

A.      What environmental and social aspects brought genetically modified organisms to the table in the first?

B.      What was the main motive behind GMO’s and was there any other viable options or routes we could have taken to solve the problem?

C.      Congressional background on the laws passed.

3.      Definition of Topic

A.       GM crops versus breeding or marker assisted selection.

B.      What properties makeup GM crops and how do they differ from traditional crops?

C.      What are the agriculture pro and cons of GM crops?

D.     How do GM crops affect overall health?

E.      How does this affect our local community here in Minnesota?

4.      Proposed action for solving the problem

A.      Potentially for other ways of agricultural means and research. (Marker Assisted Selection)

B.      Social movements towards companies that support Non-GMO; building organizations that underpin the public's notions and beliefs on GMOs.

C.      Support local community farms

5.      Conclusion

A.      Drawbacks that come with GMOs must be considered and weighed against their benefits.

B.      What and how extensive has the research been on genetically modified crops.

C.      Health concerns from eating GM crops.

Bibliography

"Introduction to Genetically Modified Food: At Issue." Genetically Modified Food, edited by Tamara Thompson, Greenhaven Press,

2015.

The introduction to GMF: At Issue has a non-bias view on genetically modified foods and takes both sides of the facts while maintaining well laid out sources of information. The material covers both the biotechnology behind the process of GM crops and the social standing on Gm crops in the United States.

Bakshi, A. (2003). Potential adverse health effects of genetically modified crops. Journal of Toxicology and Environmental Health, Part B, 6, 211-225.

This is a short article that gives a deep contrast on the topic of genetically modified crops and their potential to either help or harm society. It goes over various topics of well thought out questions that one should be concerned about while researching this topic. For example, he talks about how GM crops might be enhanced with heavier toxins due to the genetic process than non-genetically modified foods. While introducing the potential behind them by claiming how they could eliminate hunger and starvation in millions of people. Overall for how short the article is it has a well laid out contrast to the debate as to whether genetically modified food is safe for consumption.

Bernstein J.A., Bernstein I.L., Bucchini L., Goldman L.R., Hamilton R.G., Lehrer S., Rubin C., and Sampson H.A. (2003). Clinical and laboratory investigation of allergy to genetically modified foods. Environmental Health Perspectives, 111(8), 1114-1121.

The article talks about the clinical and laboratory investigations of allergens to genetically modified foods. In depth, it talks about the first corn to be grown genetically in the united states under a company called StarLink and used different protein structures that are more resilient than traditional corn crops. However, signs of the allergic reaction showed up on some of the workers dealing with these new strains; leading the CDC to convey tests and other governmental validations. Mainly the article has a non-bias view on genetically modified foods by showing the extensive research done on GM crops while portraying potential side effects that they had to people in the agriculture workforce.

Weeks, Jennifer. "Global Population Growth." CQ Researcher 16 Jan. 2015: 49-72.

In “Can the planet support another 4 billion people?” by Weeks has vast amounts of information not only on GM crops but also Acknowledges the counterparts of the various problem. For example, she states that Johnathan Foley, director of the institute on the Environment at the University of Minnesota claims that GM crops could be intended to help solve world hunger issues. However, the biotech companies should be focused on third-world corps not just what we eat here in the states.  While stating that the critics have other viable solution such as marker assisted selection techniques.

"MAS, What Is It? Marker Assisted Selection." MAS, What Is It? Marker Assisted Selection. N.p., 2013.

           

The article goes over the different aspects of marker assisted selection and GM crops.

Why bother?

4.)Reflect 

What is the problem? 

The overall premise of the proposal; “Why Bother?” by Michael Pollan shows how limited thinking can cause limited outcomes. Why wallowing around in a 'why bother' attitude gets us in these types of worldly problems in the first place. When action and opportunity are knocking on the door just waiting to be opened. 

What should be done?

We should fix the world rather than wait for its dismiss. Just because other people have a limited outlook on the bigger problem humanity faces doesn’t mean you should follow along. For instance, Pollan states that you should plant a garden! It will not only benefit you and your neighbor it will also help the earth Co2 emissions low; keeping the planet a healthier place to live. 

Bullying

According to Eunice Kennedy Shriver National Institute of Child Health and Human Development bullying can lead to physical harm, social anxiety, and emotion turmoil, and even suicide. Not only that but the bullies are susceptible to depression as well. The NICHD labs have also concluded that cyberbullying poses a greater chance of depression than traditional styles of bullying. One strong way to end bullying is to stop it in its tracks by standing up for others. Not talking to another adult can make things worse in the long run. Also, have affection for those around the simplest 'hello' can change anybody's day!

Sources

https://www.nichd.nih.gov/health/topics/bullying/conditioninfo/Pages/health.aspx

https://www.stopbullying.gov/kids/what-you-can-do/