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Source: Created by Dr. Jude L. Capper, 2013 Debunking the Ag Myths Jude L. Capper, PhD 58 th Annual Montana Grain Growers Association Convention and Trade Show Great Falls, MT December 3-5 th 2013

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Source: Created by Dr. Jude L. Capper, 2013

Debunking the Ag Myths

Jude L. Capper, PhD

58th Annual Montana Grain Growers Association Convention

and Trade Show Great Falls, MT

December 3-5th 2013

Sustainable food...

…is not confined to niche markets

Source: Created by Dr. Jude L. Capper, 2013

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False advertising…

Scientists warn FDA officials…

…no peer reviews

…many health issues

…respecting nature

Antioxidants protect the body…

Higher standards

Seeds are a gift from the earth…

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ADDITION OF DNA…species that would NOT BREED in nature

NO LONG-TERM TESTING Mice showed…

ABNORMAL structural and chemical changes

You probably eat GMOs EVERY DAY

87% want GMOs labeled

Are Natural, Non-Processed and Gluten-Free Foods Healthier?

Source: Created by Dr. Jude L. Capper, 2013.