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2. Biotechnology: science and society at a crossroad
- Collection:
- Agricultural Communications Documentation Center (ACDC)
- Contributers:
- Eaglesham, Allan (author), Ristow, Sandra (author), and Hardy, Ralph W.F. (author)
- Format:
- Book
- Publication Date:
- 2003
- Published:
- USA: National Agricultural Biotechnology Council, Ithaca, New York.
- Location:
- Agricultural Communications Documentation Center, Funk Library, University of Illinois Document Number: D05927
- Notes:
- NABC Report 15. From the annual meeting of the Council in Seattle, Washington, June 1-5, 2003. 292 pages.
3. Do Canadian consumers have concerns about genetically modified animal feeds?
- Collection:
- Agricultural Communications Documentation Center (ACDC)
- Contributers:
- Veeman, Michele M. (author), Komirenko, Zoia (author), and Unterschultz, James R. (author)
- Format:
- Journal article
- Publication Date:
- 2010
- Published:
- Canada
- Location:
- Agricultural Communications Documentation Center, Funk Library, University of Illinois Box: 182 Document Number: C36900
- Journal Title:
- AgBioForum
- Journal Title Details:
- 13(3) : 242-250
4. Farmers prevailing perception profiles regarding GM crops: a classification proposal
- Collection:
- Agricultural Communications Documentation Center (ACDC)
- Contributers:
- Almeida, Carla (author) and Massarani, Luisa (author)
- Format:
- Online journal article
- Publication Date:
- 2018
- Published:
- SAGE Journals
- Location:
- Agricultural Communications Documentation Center, Funk Library, University of Illinois Box: 32 Document Number: D10598
- Journal Title:
- Public Understanding of Science
- Journal Title Details:
- 27(8), 952–966
- Notes:
- 15 pages., via online journal., Genetically modified organisms have been at the centre of a major public controversy, involving different interests and actors. While much attention has been devoted to consumer views on genetically modified food, there have been few attempts to understand the perceptions of genetically modified technology among farmers. By investigating perceptions of genetically modified organisms among Brazilian farmers, we intend to contribute towards filling this gap and thereby add the views of this stakeholder group to the genetically modified debate. A comparative analysis of our data and data from other studies indicate there is a complex variety of views on genetically modified organisms among farmers. Despite this diversity, we found variations in such views occur within limited parameters, concerned principally with expectations or concrete experiences regarding the advantages of genetically modified crops, perceptions of risks associated with them, and ethical questions they raise. We then propose a classification of prevailing profiles to represent the spectrum of perceptions of genetically modified organisms among farmers.
5. Farmers' perceptions of biopharming: insights from a tobacco biopharming survey
- Collection:
- Agricultural Communications Documentation Center (ACDC)
- Contributers:
- Hayes, Michelle (author), Kostandini, Genti (author), and Jordan, Jeffrey L. (author)
- Format:
- Paper
- Publication Date:
- 2013-02
- Published:
- USA
- Location:
- Agricultural Communications Documentation Center, Funk Library, University of Illinois Box: 188 Document Number: D01158
- Notes:
- Paper presented at the Southern Agricultural Economics Association annual meeting, Orlando,Florida, February 3-5, 2013. 20 pages.
6. Gene Editing Versus Gene Modification: Awareness, Attitudes and Behavioral Intentions of Lithuanian Consumers, Producers, and Farmers
- Collection:
- Agricultural Communications Documentation Center (ACDC)
- Contributers:
- Basinskiene, Loreta (author) and Seinauskiene, Beata (author)
- Format:
- Journal article
- Publication Date:
- 2021-07-01
- Published:
- Italy: The Italian Association of Chemical Engineering
- Location:
- Agricultural Communications Documentation Center, Funk Library, University of Illinois Box: 204 Document Number: D12507
- Journal Title:
- Chemical Engineering Transactions
- Journal Title Details:
- Vol. 87
- Notes:
- 6 pages., Gene editing (GE) and gene modification (GM) technologies demonstrate noticeable differences. GE technologies introduce changes in DNA, which are intrinsic to the species, while GM technologies incorporate changes from foreign species. The potential benefits of GE have been highlighted in a number of recent scientific studies, pointing to the opportunities that are opening up in addressing the food availability problems as a result of the growing world population. However, the implementation of GE technology in food production would rely on public awareness, acceptance, and attitudes toward genetically modified and genetically edited food products. Based on the Theory of Reasoned Action (TRA), we surveyed Lithuanian consumers, farmers, and producers for their awareness, attitudes, and behavioural intentions towards GM and GE food. The 251 consumers, 50 farmers, and 56 food producers participated in the survey. Consistent across all samples (consumers, farmers, and producers, respectively), GM technology-related products’ self-assed awareness was significantly higher than the level of self-assed awareness of GE products. Awareness of GEO in all samples is relatively low. The level of support for GMO and GEO is also low in all groups of respondents. All groups – consumers, farmers, and producers – are less negative about food produced from GE than from GM raw materials. There was a statistically significantly higher overall likelihood for future use of GEO than the GMO. Producers would be less likely than consumers and farmers to use GMOs in the future. The same inclinations are observed with regard to GEO, with statistically significant differences in the sample of consumers, farmers, and producers.
7. Identifying Generational Differences to Target Extension Programming when Discussing Genetic Modification
- Collection:
- Agricultural Communications Documentation Center (ACDC)
- Contributers:
- Beattie, Peyton (author), Lamm, Alexa J. (author), Rumble, Joy N. (author), and Ellis, Jason D. (author)
- Format:
- Online journal article
- Publication Date:
- 2018
- Published:
- United States: The American Association for Agricultural Education
- Location:
- Agricultural Communications Documentation Center, Funk Library, University of Illinois Box: 131 Document Number: D11320
- Journal Title:
- Journal of Agricultural Education
- Journal Title Details:
- 59(3) : 154-168
- Notes:
- 15 pages., via online journal, Genetic modification (GM) science has received considerable pushback from consumers despite the research finding GM products are safe for consumption. This may be partly due to the disconnect between consumers and farms since most consumers are disconnected from the farm by at least three generations. The largest consumer population is composed of millennials, which is the generation furthest removed from the farm which may mean they need to be educated differently about GM science than other generations. The purpose of this research was to determine if there were generational differences regarding the perceived attributes of GM science to inform the development of extension programs designed to educate consumers about GM science. A survey was used to collect consumers’ perceptions of GM science. The respondents were grouped into generational classifications and perceptions between groups were compared. The findings revealed generations do perceived GM science differently and extension programs should be designed for specific generational audiences.
8. Lessons unlearned: how biotechnology is changing society
- Collection:
- Agricultural Communications Documentation Center (ACDC)
- Contributers:
- Busch, Lawrence (author)
- Format:
- Book chapter
- Publication Date:
- 2003
- Published:
- International
- Location:
- Agricultural Communications Documentation Center, Funk Library, University of Illinois Document Number: D05928
- Notes:
- Pages 27-38 in Allan Eaglesham, Sandra Ristow and Ralph W.F. Hardy (eds.) Biotechnology: science and society at a crossroad. NABC Report 15. National Agricultural Biotechnology Council, Ithaca, New York. 292 pages., "...holding innumerable debates about the pros and cons of agricultural biotechnology will not resolve the issues raised here, as long as the problem is framed as a lack of knowledge."
9. Testing the Impact of Animating Infographics on Consumer Trust and Attitude When Communicating about Genetic Modification
- Collection:
- Agricultural Communications Documentation Center (ACDC)
- Contributers:
- Lamm, J. Alexa (author), Gibson, Kristin (author), and Holt, Jessica (author)
- Format:
- Journal article
- Publication Date:
- 2020-05-13
- Published:
- USA: New Prairie Pres
- Location:
- Agricultural Communications Documentation Center, Funk Library, University of Illinois Box: 201 Document Number: D11766
- Journal Title:
- Journal of Applied Communications
- Journal Title Details:
- Iss.2, Vol. 104
- Notes:
- 15 pages, via online journal, Scientific innovation provides benefits to society but also fosters suspicion and distrust. The unknown of scientific innovations in agriculture has yielded a strained relationship between consumers and farmers, creating little to no public support for solutions to agricultural issues. The relationship between public trust and agricultural innovation is further strained when discussing genetic modification (GM) science and food. Informational graphics are an increasingly popular communication technique that may effectively communicate GM science to consumers. This study examined, through a experimental design using two treatments and a control, if static or animated infographics sharing current societal perceptions of GM science in the U.S. influenced consumers’ trust in science, personal attitudes toward GM, and perceived attitudes of others toward GM science. The animated group had the highest mean trust in science and the control group had the most positive attitude toward GM and the most positive perceived attitudes of others toward GM. The only significant difference was the control group had a more positive perceived attitude than the animated group. The infographics’ lack of impact on respondents’ trust or attitude toward GM science contradicted previous research about respondents’ increased attitude and elaboration of agricultural issues. Food concerns are of continual importance for consumers, and researchers need to help food and fiber scientists and communicators share relevant and research-based information with the public through diverse channels.
10. The political economy of agricultural biotechnology policies
- Collection:
- Agricultural Communications Documentation Center (ACDC)
- Contributers:
- Zilberman, David (author), Graff, Gregory D. (author), and Hochman, Gal (author)
- Format:
- Journal article
- Publication Date:
- 2009
- Published:
- International
- Location:
- Agricultural Communications Documentation Center, Funk Library, University of Illinois Box: 182 Document Number: C36909
- Journal Title:
- AgBioForum
- Journal Title Details:
- 12(1) : 34-46