By Frank Giles
Social media has become a popular platform to share ideas about human health and food. Some of that information is constructive, but some of it is misleading.
The conversation over genetically modified organisms (GMOs) in crops was an early example of how social media can shape the debate over technology and the food we eat. While the chatter about GMOs has become quieter in recent years, the debate over the use of glyphosate continues. The questions about its safety grew out of the GMO debate.
Successful lawsuits claiming that glyphosate causes cancer have threatened its future as one of the most relied upon herbicides in the world. The Modern Ag Alliance is an advocacy group formed to defend glyphosate and modern farming practices.
The group was founded by Bayer, which is the current registrant of Roundup — the original glyphosate product. Bayer is the company bearing the brunt of lawsuits. The alliance is also supported by more than 100 agricultural organizations, including several that represent specialty crop grower interests.
See ModernAgAlliance.org to learn more.
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