Just about everything you purchase in a grocery store has been improved through plant breeding. Through generations of research, scientists have learned a lot about how to make seeds and plants better - more tolerant to new weather patterns, draught or pest resistant, more nutritious, or better tasting. [...]
I had the pleasure of touring some of the apple orchards of Washington State upon invitation from Arctic Apples. Just when you think you know enough about farming, you realize there's always more to learn. I was absolutely blown away about "where apples come from". [The travel for the [...]
I was recently invited to a workshop about farming and technology, sponsored by the Monsanto company. My travel, hotel and meals were covered, however I was not compensated, nor paid to write this blog or any other social media communication. Are you afraid of GMOs? Do you know [...]