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| Introduction |
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| 8:30-8:35 | Welcome - Ania M Wieczorek (The College of Tropical Agriculture and Human Resources, University of Hawai'i) |
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| 8:35-8:40 | Framework and ground-rules for the forum - Donna Ching (The College of Tropical Agriculture and Human Resources, University of Hawai'i) |
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| 8:40-8:55 | How DNA works - Robert Paull (The College of Tropical Agriculture and Human Resources, University of Hawai'i) |
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| 8:55-9:15 | Classical breeding? Biotechnology? What’s the difference? - Richard Manshardt (The College of Tropical Agriculture and Human Resources, University of Hawai'i) |
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| GMO and food safety section |
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| 9:15-9:45 | Regulations of bioengineered foods- Janet McDonald (FDA-Food and Drug Administration) |
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| 9:45-10:00 | Consumer attitude on biotechnology - Sylvia Rowe (International Food Information Council) |
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| 10:00-10:15 | Labeling issues and conundrums - Tane Datta (Organic Farmer -Kona) |
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| 10:15-10:30 | Health benefits of GMO's - Aurora Saulo (The College of Tropical Agriculture and Human Resources, University of Hawai'i) |
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| 10:30-10:45 | Social aspects of genetically modifying food -Britt Bailey (Center for Ethics and Toxics) |
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| 10:45-11:15 | Question and Answers-GMO and food safety |
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| 11:15-11:30 | Break |
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| GMO and environmental issues section |
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| 11:30-11:45 | GMO and reduction in pesticide use - Ronald Mau (The College of Tropical Agriculture and Human Resources, University of Hawai'i) |
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| 11:45-12:00 | Concerns - contamination risks! - Eden Peart (Sierra Club- Hilo) |
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| 12:00-12:15 | Potential problems with gene containment - David Letourneau (Hawaii Genetic Engineering Action Network -Kona) |
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| 12:15-12:30 | GMO and resistance management - Mark Wright (The College of Tropical Agriculture and Human Resources, University of Hawai'i) |
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| 12:30-1:30 | Lunch (cost: $10) |
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| 1:30-2:20 | Question and Answers -GMO and environmental issues |
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| GMO and agriculture in Hawaii section |
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| 2:20-2:40 | GMO regulations - Michael Schechtman (USDA-United States Department of Agriculture) |
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| 2:40-2:55 | Organic growers - what's all the fuss? - Kimberly Clark (Organic farmer- Just add water) |
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| 2:55-3:10 | Experience in the field - papaya - Delan Perry (Hawaii Papaya Industry Assoc.) |
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| 3:10-3:25 | Agricultural Biotechnology in Hawaii - Richard McCormack? (Hawaii Crop Improvement Association) |
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| 3:25-3:40 | Coffee growers in Hawaii - issues and policies - Howard Yamasaki |
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| 3:40-4:30 | Question and Answers - GMO and agriculture in Hawaii section |
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| 4:30-4:40 | Closing remarks - Ania Wieczorek (The College of Tropical Agriculture and Human Resources, University of Hawai'i) |
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