FW: PIE Webinar - Floridians' opinions of GMOs

You are invited to attend the Easy as PIE Webinar Series

Floridians' opinions of GMOs, food safety & food security: What happens when people don't believe the facts?

Wednesday, Dec. 4
2-3 p.m. Eastern

Speakers:

Joy Rumble
Assistant professor
PIE Center
Department of Agricultural Education & Communication

Kevin Folta
Associate Professor
Horticultural Sciences Department

Three of the most contentious issues in agriculture come head-to-head in the PIE Center's newest public opinion survey. Genetically modified organisms, or GMOs, have led to genetically modified food, new crop traits and greater control over a food's genetic structure. Food safety practices avoid foodborne illnesses and potentially severe health hazards, while food security refers to the availability and accessibility of food among a growing population. PIE Center researcher Joy Rumble will share floridians' opinions about these issues, followed by Associate Professor Kevin Folta, who will discuss the public's surprising reactions to the science behind GMOs.

If you would like to join us for the webinar, you must register in advance.

Please click the link to register. http://www.centerpie.com/easy-as-pie/

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Questions? Contact Laura Bernheim at bernheim@ufl.edu or (352) 273-0793.

All the best.

Gene

Gene McAvoy
County Extension Director
Regional Vegetable Agent IV
UF/IFAS Hendry County Extension
PO Box 68
LaBelle, Florida 33975

863-674-4092 office
863-673-5939 cell
gmcavoy@ifas.ufl.edu

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