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GMO Fact or Fiction?

See “The Life of a Seed-Jake, a GMO Seed Fact or Fiction? GMOs are created by injecting chemicals into food AFTER it is harvested. Fiction GMOs are developed through genetic engineering where scientists identify and insert specific traits into the DNA of the seed before it is ever planted. The plant grows just like conventional (non-GMO) seeds. The transgenic trait is then transferred to other varieties through traditional cross-breeding. See “The Life of a Seed-Jake, a GMO Seed

Fact or Fiction? After a GMO is developed, it is thoroughly evaluated by the USDA, FDA, and EPA to identify unintended consequences to the environment or to our health if consumed. Fact It takes many years for a GMO to be approved first for field testing and second for commercial production.

Fact or Fiction? Fiction GMOs have bombarded the produce section of the grocery store. It is difficult to avoid GMO fruits and vegetables. Fiction There are only 10 approved varieties of GMO plants. Of those crops, 5 could be found in the produce section. They are sweet corn, papaya, potatoes, squash, and the Arctic apple (The arctic apple won’t be available on store shelves for a few more years)

Fact or Fiction? The bulk of GM crops that are harvested in the US are for the use of livestock feed. Fact GM field Corn, Alfalfa, Soybeans, and the by-products of sugar beets and cotton harvested in the United States are all used to feed livestock. Sugar beets are grown to be processed into sugar. The “by-product” of the sugar beet is what is leftover after the refining process. This is used for livestock feed. Alfalfa (hay) is grown solely for animal consumption, and field corn is typically grown for ethanol fuel production or for livestock feed. Note that not all field corn is used for livestock. Varieties of field corn are used for high-fructose corn syrup, cereals, corn meal and other food products.

Fact or Fiction? If I purchase food labeled with the USDA Organic seal, I know these products did not grow from a GM seed. Fact In addition to other growth and production requirements, foods with the “Organic” seal were not grown from GM seeds.

Using GM crop varieties in every country would be beneficial. Fact or Fiction? Using GM crop varieties in every country would be beneficial. Fiction Many third world countries do not have the technology and resources to utilize the benefits of GM crops. For example, if a farmer in another country does not have access to herbicides, using herbicide tolerant crops would not be beneficial.

The Production and Price Impact of Biotech Crops Fact or Fiction? The implementation of GM seeds over the last 20 years has increased the price of food. Fiction A study shows that the prices of corn, soybeans and canola would probably be 5-9% higher than if GM technology was not available to farmers. The Production and Price Impact of Biotech Crops Explain to students the basic laws of supply and demand. If a farmer experiences heavy crop loss due to pests, drought, or weeds the supply will go down and the price will go up. GM crops decrease crop loss and as the study shows, can decrease the cost of food. One reason that organic labeled foods cost more is because they are restricted in their ability to combat weed and pest problems, therefore leading to greater loss in crops and higher cost of the food in the end. Ultimately, organic foods do provide a niche market for farmers and many consumers will still choose it despite the additional cost.

Fact or Fiction? Health studies about the safety of consuming GM crops are less than 20 years old. Fact GM crops have only been in production since 1996. While studies have shown they are safe, their scope is limited to the amount of time they have been in production and use. Discuss with your class that this fact is a reality. Traditionally bred crops have been in use for thousands of years and GM crops have only been used since 1996. Although research and discussion has been vast, it is still limiting due to the period of time GM crops have been on the commercial market.

GMOs are NOT directly linked to being a cause for cancer. Fact or Fiction? GMOs are NOT directly linked to being a cause for cancer. Fact GM crop varieties pose no greater risk of increasing the risk of cancer than their conventional counterparts. A decade of EU-funded GMO Research Compilation of Research on GM Crops Discuss with your class the complex nature of what causes cancer. Many fears arose about GM foods causing cancer after a study indicated that rats who were fed GM corn developed tumors. The study results were later withdrawn due to poor research. You can read more here: http://www.efsa.europa.eu/en/press/news/121128

Studies show that GMOs are linked to an increase in allergies. Fact or Fiction? Studies show that GMOs are linked to an increase in allergies. Fiction 90% of all allergies are caused by peanuts, tree nuts, milk, eggs, wheat, soy, shellfish, and fish. To date, only soy even has a GM variety. See more explanation: Are GMOs causing an increase in allergies?

GMOs are contributing to the death of butterflies. Fact or Fiction? GMOs are contributing to the death of butterflies. Fiction Butterflies would need to eat the Bt found in GM crops to have it kill them. Butterflies are not pests, and therefore do not feed on the actual plants. Dominic Reisig, North Carolina State University Bt stands for Bacillus thuringiensis, a bacterium that kills insects when they ingest it. Bt is found in GM varieties of corn, soybean, and cotton.

Fact or Fiction? Fiction There aren’t any known environmental risks to producing and growing GM crops. Fiction Potential environmental risks are known, which leads to monitoring and testing before approval of a new GM crop. Scientists monitor GM crops to watch for unintended consequences that could be seen long term such as herbicide tolerance, biodiversity concerns, and effect on non-target organisms.