CrioCity
Which company pioneered the creation of Flavr Savr tomatoes, marking a groundbreaking advancement in agricultural science?
Calgene
Which organization is responsible for regulating Plant GMOs?
USDA
Approx. ________% of non-emergency USAID is monetized
79
________ is a prominent figure in the sustainable food movement. Served as the President of Slow Food USA from 2008 to 2012, and advocated for local food systems, sustainable agriculture, and food justice.
Josh Viertel
Viertel
While GMO's aren't inherently harmful, the facilitation of _____ likely is
pesticides
When were Flavr Savr tomatoes first sold?
1994
What term describes the practice of growing food locally and consuming it directly, fostering a connection between cultivation and consumption?
Garden to Table
The U.S. provides _____% of global food aid
50
What term involves the adoption of cultural elements without proper understanding or respect for their significance, often leading to misrepresentation or harm?
Cultural Appropriation
This is the year that the US required GMO labeling on all modified products, via symbol, text, or a QR code
2016
What was the purpose of genetically modifying Flavr Savr tomatoes?
Shelf-life
This governmental body sets standards for the safety/quality of food products, and ensures consumer protection.
FDA
________GMO companies own IP rights on over 50% of the world’s seeds (hint: this is a number)
3
Which country leads the world in annual coffee consumption?
Finland
The amount of genetically modified seeds that have been deregulated in the US
120
This governmental agency is responsible for conducting scientific research and establishing regulations aimed at protecting human health and the environment from hazardous substances and pollutants.
EPA
What movement emphasizes the importance of locally sourced, sustainably produced food and encourages consumers to savor meals with mindful enjoyment?
Slow food
Seed IP rights have existed since ______
1930
More than 80% of genetically modified crops worldwide have been engineered for ______ which allows farmers to kill weeds without harm to crops.
herbicide tolerance
The percentage of soybean, corn, and cotton acreage used to grow genetically engineered crops.
90%
Which company's agricultural strategies have often been criticized for their intensive use of pesticides and genetically modified organisms (GMOs)?
Monsanto
What Amazonian brew is known for its traditional use in spiritual ceremonies and healing rituals?
Ayahuasca
The number of countries in the world that enforce mandatory GMO's labeling.
64
According to: Building a slow food nation: Josh Viertel at TEDxManhattan
- Why does the speaker believe that slow food is a gateway drug to civic engagement?
Slow food fosters a sense of community and connection.
"sense of community"
The percentage of GMO's found in packaged food in the U.S.
75 - 80%