Squabbles of the Soil

Understanding the Issue of GMOs in Agriculture


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Host: Christopher Dorsett

Guest: Samantha Brown- Environmental Scientist  in The Bahamas Agriculture and Marine Science Institute

Dylan Smith - Owner of a 50-acre organic farm and member of the local organic farming association

Description: 

  • The issue of GMOs is particularly important now due to the increasing global food demand driven by population growth and changing dietary habits. As agricultural practices face pressures from climate change and environmental concerns, GMOs are seen as a potential solution to ensure food security and sustainable farming. How are GMO's benefitting and or hindering farmers?

  • Learning Objective: 

    Analyze the benefits and detriments of GMO's in agriculture. 

    Pre-viewing Questions: 

     What is the importance of GMO’s in your field? What is a GMO? Historical Background?


    Intro and outro:

    Welcome to Squabbles of the soil the podcast exploring the wide world of agriculture, directed by students from the Debate and Discussion class at Middle Tennessee State University. We'll bring you insights from experts, diverse perspectives, and real stories from those making an impact. Keep in mind, the views expressed here are not affiliated with MTSU. Thanks for tuning in let’s get right into it” Thank you for joining us on another episode of. We hope you have enjoyed digging deep on the pressing issues facing our agriculture
    world. Keep listening to find out who you are rooting for.


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