GMO Regulations
Segment: 10. Environmental Service Systems, Standard: Apply principles and practices of sustainable agriculture to plant production (i.e., calculate costs/benefits, plan production, identify certifying options). (Pathway II.C.5)
Description
GM, or genetically modified, products are regulated by three different agencies in the United States: the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), the Food and Drug Administration (FDA), and the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA). Intellectual property rights and patents are integral to the expansion of GMO technology.
Resources
Teaching Methods
Lecture Discussion, Field Trip, Resource People