Gene Editing and Global Hunger

This week we take a look at the potential impact of gene editing and genetic modifications to impact hunger at a global level. This topic often can become controversial, but there are opportunities for great discussion if civil discussions can occur. We encourage you to utilize the discussion points below to have conversations around gene editing and genetic modifications in agriculture with others. It is important to have these conversations with those in agriculture, but we challenge you to have these conversations with those not directly tied to agriculture as well. Everyone is a consumer and needs to know their options and be able to make educated decisions.

Can gene editing provide a solution to global hunger?

Discussion Points

• How can genetically modified or gene edited crops help combat global hunger?
• What is the difference between genetically modifying and gene editing?
• What are the benefits and concerns with gene editing and gene modification? 
• Do some additional research. What does science say about the safety of gene editing and genetic modification of agricultural products?
• In your opinion what role will gene editing and gene modification play in the role of battling global hunger? What has it's role in the past been?