When we take a closer look at what is happening within the agriculture business we see that modern seed development has allowed the food industry to become more concerned with economic returns than wi … read more

Have you taken a bite of tomatoes from the grocery store lately? Notice how they do not taste like they used to? Grocery store tomatoes are watery and bland because they are harvested green to endure … read more

The understanding of inheritance, the flow of genetic information from one generation to the next, and of DNA’s role in holding genetic codes led to the science of biotechnology. As a result, hybrid … read more

The development of hybrid and genetically modified (GM) seeds, and the patents that protect them, are decreasing plant genetic diversity. The negative ramifications of a shrinking plant gene pool are … read more

Heirloom crops can be found in an array of various colors and shapes that differ from the more popular, standard varieties seen in the grocery store. The different colors in heirloom vegetables indic … read more