Permitting Genetically Modified Organisms
The brilliant inventor Thomas Edison once said “Until a man duplicates a blade of grass, Nature can laugh at his so-called scientific knowledge” (qtd. in Sack). Man cannot yet replicate a blade of grass, but can modify organisms to enhance their nutritional output. In a recent report it was unveiled that the “181.5 million hectares of gmos were planted in 2014” (James). However this should pose no concern because the Environmental Protection Agency claims that the USDA closely monitors and regulates the use of biotechnology for agriculture use (“EPA's Regulation of Biotechnology for Use in Pest Management”). Therefore, GMOs should not be banned because they benefit human health, help the environment, …show more content…
It was recently found that GMOs can produce 22% higher crop yield and can increase farmer profits by 68% (Klümper ). Farmers can make more money while growing GMOs. As they develop more land, not only will they be able to grow more crops but make an increased profit off those crops. In a recent study when comparing 100 different foods it was found that GMOs were 53% cheaper than its organic counterpart (“The Cost of Organic Food”). GMO food is much cheaper than its organic counterpart. People can save money as an effect of GM crops. Julian Hibberd, a professor of molecular physiology at Cambridge University believes “A stable supply of food in emerging economies would be an incredible boost to the global economy. It could also create greater societal stability worldwide" (qtd. in Lopez). As crops become more nutritious and resilient, national economies will no longer struggle to food shortages. Countries can become focused on other parts of their economy and begin to grow. GMOs have a great chance at impacting national and global economies for the …show more content…
GMOs can include extra nutrients and genes similar to vaccines to better human health. They also use less pesticides and GM rice can produce less methane. GMOs increase profits for farmers and create economic sovereignty for nations. We could quit giving GMOs such a hard time and allow them into our diet. We should not try and avoid them while shopping but try to include them. Thomas Jefferson once said, “Agriculture is our wisest pursuit, because it will in the end contribute most to real wealth, good morals and happiness" (qtd. in Goodwin). We need to remember this as we proceed in the future and remember the past. We must realize what farming is, the growth of food for the betterment of a society, and strive to achieve that role efficiently and
The brilliant inventor Thomas Edison once said “Until a man duplicates a blade of grass, Nature can laugh at his so-called scientific knowledge” (qtd. in Sack). Man cannot yet replicate a blade of grass, but can modify organisms to enhance their nutritional output. In a recent report it was unveiled that the “181.5 million hectares of gmos were planted in 2014” (James). However this should pose no concern because the Environmental Protection Agency claims that the USDA closely monitors and regulates the use of biotechnology for agriculture use (“EPA's Regulation of Biotechnology for Use in Pest Management”). Therefore, GMOs should not be banned because they benefit human health, help the environment, …show more content…
It was recently found that GMOs can produce 22% higher crop yield and can increase farmer profits by 68% (Klümper ). Farmers can make more money while growing GMOs. As they develop more land, not only will they be able to grow more crops but make an increased profit off those crops. In a recent study when comparing 100 different foods it was found that GMOs were 53% cheaper than its organic counterpart (“The Cost of Organic Food”). GMO food is much cheaper than its organic counterpart. People can save money as an effect of GM crops. Julian Hibberd, a professor of molecular physiology at Cambridge University believes “A stable supply of food in emerging economies would be an incredible boost to the global economy. It could also create greater societal stability worldwide" (qtd. in Lopez). As crops become more nutritious and resilient, national economies will no longer struggle to food shortages. Countries can become focused on other parts of their economy and begin to grow. GMOs have a great chance at impacting national and global economies for the …show more content…
GMOs can include extra nutrients and genes similar to vaccines to better human health. They also use less pesticides and GM rice can produce less methane. GMOs increase profits for farmers and create economic sovereignty for nations. We could quit giving GMOs such a hard time and allow them into our diet. We should not try and avoid them while shopping but try to include them. Thomas Jefferson once said, “Agriculture is our wisest pursuit, because it will in the end contribute most to real wealth, good morals and happiness" (qtd. in Goodwin). We need to remember this as we proceed in the future and remember the past. We must realize what farming is, the growth of food for the betterment of a society, and strive to achieve that role efficiently and