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The National Corn Growers Association has upgraded its “Farmer to Farmer” biotechnology resource center to update links to other sites and add links to new resources. As technology changes and new studies offer new perspectives, updates have become essential – especially in the face of continued, if limited, opposition.

“It’s a shame that some people still want to force farmers to rely on outdated practices,” said Rob Korff, vice chairman of NCGA’s Biotechnology Working Group and a grower from Norborne, Mo. “This resource gives growers the tools to challenge the opposition with the best available weapon – the truth. Biotech gives us the yield we need to feed and fuel the world, and it is not only safe but sustainable.”

“Farmer to Farmer” is a concept developed by NCGA membership to help corn growers ensure they continue to have wide range of technology options. The site provides materials that will allow growers in areas that may have legislation pending to restrict access to agricultural technology to offer a strong rebuttal based on sound science to the information put out by biotech opponents. This grassroots approach allows growers to take control of issues that affect them and leverage their credibility as good environmental stewards.

NCGA’s “Farmer to Farmer” biotechnology resource center: http://ncga.com/FarmerToFarmer/index.asp
 

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