GMO Food - Good for Washington State Families and Farms

    RITZVILLE, WA, September 09, 2016 /24-7PressRelease/ -- G.M.O. (genetically modified organisms) food production is one of the most misunderstood tools used by farmers. One of the main purposes of farming with GMO plants is to increase the quantity and quality of food, for consumers the world over. There are more than sixty genetically modified crops that are approved for US food and feed supplies.

The science of producing GMOs has been developing for centuries. Throughout human history, we have genetically enhanced organisms through selective breeding. For example; delicious sweet corn, seedless watermelons, purebred dogs, award winning rosebushes; all are examples of how humans have selectively enhanced desirable traits in other living things.

Food growers especially are challenged with the task of feeding the world. The "great purpose" of farming is to provide good, healthy food to every human on earth. Farmers face obstacles to the "great purpose" such as lack of water, poor soil, plant diseases, and voracious insects, the high costs of producing and then distribution of perishable foods.

The goal of the information blog, "LetsGrowTogether.ws" is to empower consumers with factual knowledge about how our food is grown. By visiting the blog site, visitors will learn that genetic engineering (GMOs) offers solutions to many of the challenges that eastern and western Washington farmers face; such as producing:

- Disease resistant plants
- Vegetables that repel insect attacks, (reducing the need for pesticide use)
- Crops that grow well in poor soil conditions
- Plants that need less water
- Food that is absolutely healthy and safe for humans

Today's farming practices are incredibly high tech; producing some of the best food in the world. Learn the truths about; pesticide use, what USDA Organic really means, GPS technology, sustainable agriculture and good stewardship of the land, and how GMO is one of the "good guys."

Visit www.letsgrowtogether.ws and sign in, leave a comment, ask a question, join the conversation. Eastern and western Washington, LET'S GROW TOGETHER!

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LetsGrowTogether.ws is sponsored by the wheat industry to increase the understanding towards sustainable agriculture and establish dialog between food producers and consumers. We have more in common than we realize.

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