Biotechnology
Information, background and policy

Farm Bureau policy at both the state and national levels clearly supports conventional and organic farming, as well as the use of biotechnology.  We believe that advancements in biotechnology can ease environmental concerns, raise farmer income by lowering costs, improve the overall quality and quantity of farm products and improve marketability.   We also believe that farmers who want to share in these benefits can co-exist with those farmers who choose to produce crops without the use of biotechnology.

As the use of biotechnology increases in the U.S. and around the world, a healthy dialogue regarding their benefits and the importance of responsible use of biotechnology in agriculture is vital.  The links below provide information to assist members as they consider the impact of biotechnology both on their farm and the world.

Resources:

Farm Bureau Policy

Council for Biotech Information

Cornell University - Biotech Dialogue

National Corn Growers - Biotechnology

Growers for Biotechnology

AgBioWorld

National Academies Press

BIOtechNow - Food and Agriculture