Monthly Archives: November 2018

CRISPR and Gene Editing – what’s the deal?

Read the following linked articles: One Two What’s the big deal? Read/watch the linked news stories above. Do some further research. What is Gene Editing? Who’s upset, who’s excited? What could Gene Editing be used for? Are there risks? etc. … Continue reading

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IF life ended at 40…..

Many of you would be approaching the half way point in your lives.  How would you change your life if you knew that 40 would be the end?  I used to think of 40 as old, until I approached and … Continue reading

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Is it Milk or Nut Juice?

Photo source – CNN Read this article In order to complete this post – you will need to read the article AND complete some research of your own. What is the article about?  Who regulates what can be labeled as … Continue reading

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GMO Safety vs Organic

Today we’ll be doing a bit of research on GMO Safety. Check out this site and do some reading and video watching.  What parts of the world, if any, lean more to the anti GMO side of things?  Find an online … Continue reading

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Opportunities

District Leadership Development Events are next week Tuesday.  If you are competing – Are you ready? On your blog, react to the above.  What’s one opportunity you have now that you have not taken?  Is it the ability to try … Continue reading

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Key to Agricultural Success

Read this article Who is interviewed in the article?  What does he think consumers need?  What was the name of the panel referenced?  At what conference did the panel take place? What is wrong with scientists who are creating these … Continue reading

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Habits – Good, Bad and Ugly

What’s one bad habit we would all be better off without? Why?  What habit does a friend or family member have that you wish they would break?  Is there a way you could help them break that habit?  What’s one … Continue reading

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