What are the advantages of genetically engineered crops?
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Genetically Engineered Crops

One advantage is the ability to "grow" pest killers right in the crop ( ie...corn,beans and other grains)itself. Very cost effective and eliminates the need for many pesticides.

  • As much as that is an advantage while they grow, it is a definite DISadvantage to those of us who are unknowingly eating those foods because the FDA will not require that GMO foods be labeled. For decades, we have been taught to thoroughly wash our fruits and vegetables to get all the pesticides off. Now, we are eating foods that are genetically designed to have their own pesticide built right in. Very interesting.

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