GMO Labeling & Public Opinion

About Mary Baker

Mary Baker is a full time freelance copywriter and journalist with over 20 years of experience in press and marketing. For most of her life she has either been in, or close to, agriculture and farming. Mary is an avid gardener and horticulturist who believes in organic, low-impact and sustainable methods whenever possible. Mary is the founder of National Foodcycle Week, a hunger awareness initiative; and has also sponsored a gleaning program for her home county. Her interest in food and food sources, and interacting with the many people who bring food to our tables, inspired this book.

The following articles and publications were carefully selected for their balanced reporting and authenticated sources. Some articles may have a bias one way or another, but are still professional quality, and provide high-level sources and/or quotes from experts in their field. You can also find reviews of books and videos on food, farming and GMO's in the category Book and Video Reviews.

GMO Perceptions

Chicago Tribune: What Makes People Queasy About Engineered Foods

Science Daily: Consumer Knowledge Gap on Genetically Modified Food

Syracuse New Times: Putting Problems Before Solutions Improves GMO Acceptance

GMO Labeling - US

National Law Review: Former Commissioner Concerned Over GM Food Labeling

The Foodie Farmer: The Costs of GMO Labeling (an excellent view of the infrastructure needed for GMO segregation and tracking)

The New York Times: A Flawed Approach to Labeling Genetically Modified Food (opinion by the Editorial Board of the NYT)

Vermont's Controversial Labeling Law

Ag Web: Vermont Supermarkets Lose 3,000 Products Over GMO Law

Ag Week: GMO Proponents Warn of Labeling Costs (includes video clip)

Forbes: Vermont's GMO Labeling Law Violates the First Amendment