Jennie Schmidt
When a farmer and a dietitian are the same person: Telling stories to counter misinformation about biotechnology
Jennie Schmidt, Third-Generation Maryland Farmer, Registered Dietitian, Member of the Global Farmer Network | March 1, 2024 Highlights: Combining a ...
Farming mom: ‘Organic methods made our farm’s environmental impact worse’
Carpooler In Chief, Homework Enforcement Officer, President of Lunch-Packing, Bedtime Efficiency Strategist… When you’re a mom, you never wear just ...
GMO vs. non-GMO: How farmers decide which crops to grow
. . . . Choosing different varieties of corn or soybeans, some with and some without GM traits is one of ...
Myth busting Foodie Farmer: Do conventional farmers “douse” fields in chemicals?
Conventional farmers, especially those who grow genetically modified crops, are often accused of "dousing" or "drowning" their fields in chemical ...
Debate: Are “Non GMO” labels deceptive?
Non GMO products are reportedly a $7 billion a year business — but do consumers get what they think they're ...
Hidden costs in GMO labeling
Mandatory GMO labeling would require a huge addition in infrastructure needed to segregate grain. True traceability in our food supply ...
I grow GMOs, and I’m not ashamed or embarrassed
Yesterday, I testified before the Maryland State Senate Committee on Education, Health, and Environmental Affairs Committee. I was speaking against SB778 "Genetically ...
Are farmers forced to adopt GM seeds?
In the ever-growing debate about genetically modified seeds and the crops that come from them, misinformation too often distorts the ...