The Ruminant Podcast episode 19: Does the concept of "GMO" advance sustainable agriculture?

By pronald on April 18, 2013.

My interview with Jordan at the Ruminant. Does the concept of "#GMO" advance sustainable agriculture? http://theruminant.ca/2013/04/17/ruminant-podcast-episode-19-pam-ronald-genetic-engineering-plant-breeding/

The Ruminant Podcast episode 19: Pam Ronald on Genetic Engineering in Plant Breeding | the ruminant...sharing good ideas for farming and gardening.

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