Abstract: . . .  Biotechnology & 21st Century Agriculture (AC21) Meeting: June 3-4, 2004 Draft Meeting Summary Fifth Plenary Meeting Wyndham Washington Hotel  Washington, DC On June 3-4, 2004, the United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) convened the fifth plenary meeting of the Advisory Committee on Biotechnology and 21st Century Agriculture (AC21). The meeting objectives included: Review a revised draft introduction to the report examining the impacts of agricultural biotechnology on American agriculture and USDA over the next five to ten years; Review . . .
. . .  references as to which consumers are being discussed. Also, in contrast with the lists from the other sections, it is not clear that each of these (as originally written at the meeting or as very slightly edited here) actually reflects an upcoming ?issue?, as opposed to information to which the Committee may wish to alert the Secretary?s office. A number of these may need more work on improving the issue statement. Also, #6 specifically was reworded for clarity, but please check to be sure if the original intent was properly captured. Need for increased transparency on the part of multiple . . .
. . .  of animal biotechnology .  a. Is the regulatory system inadequate for transgenic animals and will this impact confidence in the system for plant products? Impact of other global events on perceptions regarding biotechnology . Impact of retailers and their decisions with regard to biotechnology . Are there differences between what people say (polls) and what they do (purchasing patterns)? Factors affecting the individual purchasing decisions of shoppers.  a. Price  b. Taste  c. Convenience  d. Safety  e. Ethics  f. Concerns about globalization . . .
. . .  (AC21) Meeting: June 3-4, 2004 Draft Meeting Summary Fifth Plenary Meeting Wyndham Washington Hotel  Washington, DC On June 3-4, 2004, the United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) convened the fifth plenary meeting of the Advisory Committee on Biotechnology and 21st Century Agriculture (AC21). The meeting objectives included: Review a revised draft introduction to the report examining the impacts of agricultural biotechnology on American agriculture and USDA over the next five to ten years; Review the progress of two workgroups, one on . . .
. . .  (AC21) Meeting: June 3-4, 2004 Draft Meeting Summary Fifth Plenary Meeting Wyndham Washington Hotel  Washington, DC On June 3-4, 2004, the United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) convened the fifth plenary meeting of the Advisory Committee on Biotechnology and 21st Century Agriculture (AC21). The meeting objectives included: Review a revised draft introduction to the report examining the impacts of agricultural biotechnology on American agriculture and USDA over the next five to ten years; Review the progress of two workgroups, one on potential . . .
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