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Inspection Service.
The concept of allowing farmers to use their own crop as seed as long as they pay the technology fee for the seed they use.
Communication with end users to identify specific needs to promote value-added trait development. The voluntary approach taken by the biotech industry that allows for further development of agriceuticals and research while still protecting our commercial production. Seed purity (identity preservation) is critical in maintaining both consumer and processor confidence in agricultural products.
The common practice followed by the seed industry (as well as outlined under the USDA organic practices) that the burden of maintaining genetic purity falls solely upon the producer of the identity- preserved crop as far as needed buffer strips and other cultural practices. Users of biotech seeds should follow planting restrictions and requirements. Active involvement by the U.S. in the development of a uniform scientifically-based international approval process for biotechnology.
The free choice of farmers to grow what they want, whether it be biotech or non-biotech products. Public and private efforts to continue research on non-biotech seed.
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78 technology, development, and marketing cost alone. All
79 purchasers should share in the cost of this research.
80 Food products utilizing biotechnology that have been
81 scientifically proven safe should not be discriminated
82 against by unfair labeling requirements that are not
83 required of other industries using biotechnology. No
84 biotech products should be released for commercial
85 production until approved for both human and animal
86 utilization.
87 We oppose all attempts to limit the production or use
88 of genetically modified crops or animals, based upon
89 unproven statements and unsubstantiated fears.
90 We are concerned about the potential loss of current
91 technology, production and management tools that have
92 fostered advancements in agriculture, and will oppose all
93 attempts which limit the utilization of approved use of
94 biotechnology in the production of agricultural products.
#7 COMMISSION SYSTEM OF GOVERNMENT
1 Prior to 2009, bipartisan Commissions controlled the
2 Michigan Department of Agriculture and Rural
3 Development and the Department of Natural Resources
4 with the power to hire directors of the respective
The U.S. producer should not have to pay for this
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