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Introduction

8:30-8:35 Welcome - Ania M Wieczorek
(The College of Tropical Agriculture and Human Resources, University of Hawai'i)

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)

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

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


Q&A 1 Q&A 2 Q&A 3 Q&A 4 Q&A 5 Q&A 6 Q&A 7 Q&A 8
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11:15-11:30 Break


GMO and environmental issues section

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)

1:30-2:20 Question and Answers -GMO and environmental issues



GMO and agriculture in Hawaii section

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

4:30-4:40 Closing remarks - Ania Wieczorek
(The College of Tropical Agriculture and Human Resources, University of Hawai'i)



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