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Full-Text Articles in Life Sciences
Maine Ag Trader, New England Environmental Finance Center, University Of Southern Maine
Maine Ag Trader, New England Environmental Finance Center, University Of Southern Maine
Local Food Systems
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Tb185: Designing A Labeling Policy For Genetically Modified Food: Results Of Focus Group Research, Mario F. Teisl, Lynn Halverson, Kelly O'Brien, Brian Roe
Tb185: Designing A Labeling Policy For Genetically Modified Food: Results Of Focus Group Research, Mario F. Teisl, Lynn Halverson, Kelly O'Brien, Brian Roe
Technical Bulletins
The labeling of genetically modified foods is a topic of growing, and sometimes cantankerous, public debate—a debate whose outcome could dramatically alter the operation of the U.S. production agriculture, processing, distribution and retailing sectors. The debate surrounding the labeling of genetically modified foods is largely about how much information to supply to consumers to facilitate effective choice and how that information should be supplied. Although there seems to be empirical evidence of a mainstream desire for the labeling of genetically modified foods, we know of no study that has provided guidance to policy makers as to the best method of …
Five-Hundred Life-Saving Interventions And Their Misuse In The Debate Over Regulatory Reform, Lisa Heinzerling
Five-Hundred Life-Saving Interventions And Their Misuse In The Debate Over Regulatory Reform, Lisa Heinzerling
RISK: Health, Safety & Environment (1990-2002)
The author argues that John D. Graham, administrator of the Office of Information and Regulatory Affairs, holds strong anti-environmental biases and has perpetuated and encouraged a misrepresentation of his own research, which has largely influenced health, safety, and environmental regulation.
Self Reliant Agriculture For Arid Lands, David A. Bainbridge
Self Reliant Agriculture For Arid Lands, David A. Bainbridge
David A Bainbridge
More than a billion people face the challenge of supporting themselves in the world's arid lands. Much can be improved by refining and adopting the best traditional practices and crops from around the world. The lessons learned can also help develop new and improved agronomic practices and crops.
Water-Based Recreational Benefits Of Conservation Programs: The Case Of Conservation Tillage On U.S. Cropland, Kathy Baylis, Peter Feather, Merritt Padgitt, Carmen Sandretto
Water-Based Recreational Benefits Of Conservation Programs: The Case Of Conservation Tillage On U.S. Cropland, Kathy Baylis, Peter Feather, Merritt Padgitt, Carmen Sandretto
Kathy Baylis
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