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Genetically Modified Food: What Are Mainers Thinking?, Mario F. Teisl, Luke Garner, Brian Roe, Michael E. Vayda
Genetically Modified Food: What Are Mainers Thinking?, Mario F. Teisl, Luke Garner, Brian Roe, Michael E. Vayda
Maine Policy Review
Whether to allow genetically modified (GM) foods in Maine, and if so, under what circumstances, has been hotly debated in recent years. The authors explore one aspect of the issue—Mainers’ attitudes about the labeling of GM foods. They point out that labeling GM foods is more complex than simply whether to label. Policy decisions need to be made about whether labeling should be mandatory, what pieces of information should be on the label, who should be in charge of monitoring compliance, and even what foods should be labeled. The authors discuss the potential benefits of GM food labeling, and conclude …
Regulatory Updates: Maine Milk Commission, Ralph Townsend
Regulatory Updates: Maine Milk Commission, Ralph Townsend
Maine Policy Review
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Sustainable Agriculture And Public Policy, Stewart Smith
Sustainable Agriculture And Public Policy, Stewart Smith
Maine Policy Review
This article is an adaptation of Stewart Smith’s recent presentation on sustainable agriculture to the Energy and Natural Resources Committee of the Maine Legislature.
Regulatory Updates: Maine Milk Commission
Regulatory Updates: Maine Milk Commission
Maine Policy Review
Maine Policy Review has taken a particular interest in the activities of Maine's key regulatory agencies, such as the Public Utilities Commission and the Board of Environmental Protection. The state also has a number of regulatory agencies with jurisdictions over relatively narrow interests or industries. Because of their narrow mission, these agencies often do not attract regular media attention. In this issue, MPR continues its policy of highlighting these "other" regulatory boards, in this case the Maine Milk Commission, providing readers with general and contextual information about these bodies.
Maine's "Other" Commissions: The Maine Milk Commission, Ralph E. Townsend
Maine's "Other" Commissions: The Maine Milk Commission, Ralph E. Townsend
Maine Policy Review
Maine Policy Review has taken a particular interest in the activities of Maine's key regulatory agencies, such as the Public Utilities Commission and the Board of Environmental Protection. The state also has a number of regulatory agencies with jurisdictions over relatively narrow interests or industries. Because of their narrow mission, these agencies often do not attract regular media attention. Beginning in this issue with the Maine Milk Commission, MPR will highlight one of these "other" regulatory boards, providing readers with general and contextual information about these bodies.