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Genetic engineering holds the key to feeding the world¡¦s growing population, curing our diseases and saving our natural resources. Welcome to the brave new world of farming, ¡§Transgenic Crops¡¨. Genetically modified crops or food is a very controversial subject these days, with statements ranging from, the cure to world hunger, to the creators of the super-weeds and pesticide resistant insects, to so called ¡§Frankenfoods¡¨, it is no wonder that the average consumer is confused, or unaware of genetically modified crops, or ¡§GM crops¡¨. Millions of acres have made the switch to transgenic crops just over the last two years, (see appendix A). With the numerous farmers making the switch, the biggest thing remaining is educating the public.
It is estimated that as much as 60-70% of packaged foods already contain ingredients from genetically modified crops or organisms. That means it is in grocery items ranging from canned soup to breakfast cereal. And no one has......

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