Genetically Modified Organisms

GeniticallyModified Organisms

One of the best tools farmers have to protect and preserve water, air, land and even limit the impact of climate change

During the last 20 years, GMOs have reduced pesticide applications by more than 8% and increased crop yields by 22%. This increased yield means farmers kept 48 million acres of land from agricultural production, decreasing potential deforestation and harm to ecosystems.

GMOs also help reduce water pollution

GMOs benefit not only the environment but also our daily lives

GMO crops allow farmers to till their fields less often

Using less tractor fuel and releasing trapped CO2 in the soil, reducing carbon emissions by 58.8 billion lbs. In addition, less soil till also means better moisture retention in the soil and reduced run-off, saving more than 6,400 bodies of water from clogging by soil, crop residue and chemicals. Without them we would have increased CO2 emissions, crop yield declines and a major loss of forest and pasture land.

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