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AgBioForum

www.agbioforum.missouri.edu
AgBioForum is a space where academics, private and public sector analysts, and decision makers can present timely scientific evidence regarding the economic and social impacts of agricultural biotechnology.  Both invited and submitted articles are published and available on the Web site.

AfricaBio

www.africabio.com
AfricaBio is a non-political, non-profit biotechnology association of the safe, ethical and responsible research, development and application of biotechnology.  It also serves as a forum for informed dialogue on biotech issues in Africa.  The Web site provides information on current affairs and events, as well as position papers, press releases, policies, fact sheets, publications and educational tools.

AGBIOS

www.agbios.com
AGBIOS has been internationally recognized for the success of its public outreach efforts on biotechnology. This Web site offers a biotech crop database, information on the environmental, food and feed safety of GM plants, and information on the regulation of GM plants.

Agricultural Biotechnology

agribiotech.info
A group of U.S. state (land grant) colleges and universities have developed and maintain this educational Web site that provides thorough and easy-to-understand information on key food safety, environmental and social issues related to agricultural biotechnology. 

Agricultural Groups Concerned About Resources and the Environment (AGCare)

www.agcare.org
AGCare is a coalition of Ontario, Canada’s farm organizations committed to communicating about agriculture and the environment.  The Web site provides information on agriculture and the environment.

 

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Biotech Brasil

www.biotechbrasil.bio.br/en/
The Biotech Brasil blog provides commentary and news on plant biotechnology in Brazil.  In addition, it provides links to numerous other international biotechnology blogs.

Biotechnology Industry Organization (BIO)

www.bio.org
BIO is the world’s largest biotechnology organization.  The Web site provides access to publications, videos, backgrounders and position papers on numerous topics related to plant biotechnology.  News, blogs, and information on national, state and local issues are also available.

BioTrek, University of Wisconsin Biotechnology Center

www.biotech.wisc.edu/outreach/
BioTrek is The Science Outreach Program of the Biotechnology Center of the University of Wisconsin-Madison and University of Wisconsin Extension.  The Web site provides teaching tools, downloadable handouts, lessons, posters and other educational materials.

 

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Canadian Food Inspection Agency (CFIA)

www.inspection.gc.ca
CFIA is a governmental agency mandated to safeguard Canada’s food supply and the plants and animals upon which safe and high-quality food depends.  This site contains information about the regulation of agricultural biotechnology in Canada. 

Checkbiotech.org

www.greenbiocheckbiotech.org
The GreenBio section of this Web site provides news articles, events, reports and general information about biotechnology in agriculture.

Conservation Technology Information Center (CTIC)

www.conservationinformation.org
The CTIC provides reliable, profitable solutions to improve the relationship between agriculture and the environment.  The Web site provides information on the ability of biotech crops to facilitate a decrease in soil cultivation – resulting in cleaner air and water, as well as improved wildlife habitat.

Council for Biotechnology Information (CBI)

www.whybiotech.com
CBI communicates science-based information about the benefits and safety of agricultural biotechnology and its contributions to sustainable development. The Web site provides original articles, fact sheets, issue briefs, news, third-party studies, a list of experts, and links to other valuable Web sites categorized by both geography and topic.

Council for Agricultural Science and Technology (CAST)

www.cast-science.org
CAST is a non-profit organization comprised of 38 scientific societies and many individual, student, company and nonprofit members.  CAST assembles, interprets and communicates credible science-based information on food, agricultural and environmental issues, all of which is available on the Web site.

Consultative Group on International Agricultural Research (CGIAR)

www.cgiar.org
CGIAR is a strategic alliance of members, partners and international agricultural centers that mobilizes science to benefit the poor.  Their mission is to achieve sustainable food security and reduce poverty in developing countries through scientific research and research-related activities in agriculture.

CropLife International Database of the Benefits and Safety of Biotechnology

croplife.intraspin.com/BioTech/
The CropLife International Web site provides quick and easy access to credible scientific information about the demonstrated benefits associated with the use agricultural biotechnology products, and about their safety.  Papers can be searched by crop, biotech trait, country and region — as well as by specific topic areas such as agronomic, safety and health, socio-economic, environmental, developing country and co-existence.

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Donald Danforth Plant Science Center

www.danforthcenter.org
The Donald Danforth Plant Science Center is a not-for-profit research institute to enhance the nutritional content of plants to improve human health and increase agricultural production to create a sustainable food supply.  The Education and Outreach section of the Web site provides teaching tools about cells.

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Environmental Protection Agency (EPA)                                           

www.epa.gov
EPA is a governmental agency, and its Biotechnology Team in the Office of Science Coordination and Policy coordinates scientific, technical and policy development activities. The team also coordinates with other Federal agencies on issues involving biotechnology.  The Web site provides basic information, as well as information on the U.S. regulatory framework.

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Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO) 

www.fao.org
Headquartered in Italy, FAO is a leader in international efforts to defeat hunger.  The Biotechnology in Food and Agriculture section of their Web site contains information on biotech issues, publications and biotech products – as well as a glossary, news and list of events. 

Food and Drug Administration (FDA): Center for Food Safety & Applied Nutrition

vm.cfsan.fda.gov
FDA is a governmental agency that – in the Biotechnology section of its Web site – provides a vast amount of information including presentations & testimony, information for consumers, announcements and food labeling.

Foundation for Biotechnology Awareness and Education (FBAE)

www.fbae.org
The goal of FBAE is to create scientific awareness about modern biotechnology and to educate the public about the perceived or potential risks and benefits of the technology.  In addition to information about plant and crop biotechnology, the site addresses related topics such as biofuels, food security, and bioethics.

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GMO Africa

www.gmoafrica.org
The GMO Africa blog has been providing commentary and news on agricultural biotechnology in Africa since 2005.

GMO Food for Thought

www.gmofoodforthought.com/blog_posts/
AgBioWorld founder Professor C.S. Prakash of Tuskegee University offers a weekly synopsis of topics of concern to the agricultural biotech community in the GMO Food for Thought blog.  The blog also provide the latest news, innovation and commentary from AgBioWorld members.

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Institute of International Agriculture (IIA), Michigan State University

www.iia.msu.edu
IIA has been involved in biotechnology since 1991, and is currently involved in several biotechnology programs around the globe.  The Web site contains information on current and past projects.

International Food and Information Council (IFIC)

www.ific.org
IFIC is a resource for science-based information on food safety for health and nutrition professionals, educators, journalists, government officials and consumers.  The food biotechnology section of their Web site provides educational booklets and brochures, consumer and opinion leader research, a question-and-answer document, and other articles and materials. 

International Food Policy Research Institute (IFPRI)

www.ifpri.org
IFPRI seeks and provides policy solutions that reduce poverty and end hunger and malnutrition.  The Web site provides information on IFPRI’s position and projects related to biotechnology and biosafety.

International Service for the Acquisition of Agri-biotech Applications (ISAAA)

www.isaaa.org
ISAAA is a not-for-profit organization that delivers the benefits of new agricultural biotechnologies to the poor in developing countries.  The Web site provides numerous, in-depth reports and resources, including an annual brief on the global status of GM crops.  The Knowledge Center collects and distributes authoritative and well-documented information on all aspects of crop biotechnology.

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National Agricultural Biotechnology Council (NABC)

nabc.cals.cornell.edu
NABC is a not-for-profit consortium of more than 30 leading agricultural research and teaching universities, institutions, and governmental agencies in the United States and Canada.  The Web site provides publications, resources, news and information on events related to agricultural biotechnology. 

National Center for Food and Agricultural Policy (NCFAP)

www.ncfap.org
NCFAP fosters and conducts objective, non-advocacy research, analysis and education on public food and agriculture policy.  The Biotech-Derived Crops section of the Web site provides educational information and key reports on agricultural biotechnology. 

National Cotton Council

www.cotton.org
The National Cotton Council of America is the central forum for all aspects of cotton production and processing from the farmer to the textile manufacturer.  The biotechnology section of this Web site provides information on biotech studies in cotton, as well as links to other valuable sites.

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Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development (OECD)

www.oecd.org
OECD is one of the world’s largest and most reliable sources of comparable statistics, and economic and social data.  OECD has been working on biotechnology-related topics for more than 25 years, and its Web site provides access to numerous publications, studies, biotech statistics and key biotech indicators.

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Purdue Agricultural Biotechnology

www.agriculture.purdue.edu/agbiotech/
This Purdue University Web site provides educational tools and easy-to-understand answers to common consumer questions about agricultural biotechnology.  Web site topics include the availability and safety of biotech foods, the crops that are biotech and planted acreage, ethical perspectives and regulation, as well as basic definitions and explanations of agricultural biotechnology.

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Truth about Trade and Technology (TATT)

www.truthabouttrade.org
TATT is a nonprofit advocacy group led by American farmers and focused primarily on free trade and agricultural biotechnology. The Web site provides access to news, editorials, blogs and videos, as well as information about the World Food Prize and Global Farmer to Farmer Roundtables.

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United States Department of Agriculture (USDA)                 

www.usda.gov
USDA is a governmental agency that supports the safe and appropriate use of science and technology to help meet agricultural challenges and consumer needs of the 21st century.  The Web site includes agency descriptions, frequently asked questions, a glossary and information on its advisory committee.

University of California at Berkeley

ucbiotech.org/resources/
This Web site provides resources and information to allow individuals to educate others about plant biotechnology.  Resources available on the site include displays, handouts, fact sheets, presentations, reports, research and videos.

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World Health Organization (WHO)

www.who.int/en/
WHO is the part of the United Nations that is responsible for providing leadership on global health matters.  WHO has been addressing a wide range of issues in the field of biotechnology to provide sound and unbiased advice on the safety of GM foods.  The Biotechnology section of its Web site provides general information, answers to 20 key questions on GM foods, FAO/WHO expert consultations, studies on food biotechnology, and access to related meetings, publications and links.

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