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Biotechnology
Biotechnology is a major issue for both consumers and agricultural producers. The so-called "Frankenfoods" image versus the actual role of biotechnology in food production is grossly misunderstood. Find out more in our Biotechnology section.

Food Safety
FQPA Implementation & Crop Protectant Products
The Food Quality Protection Act (FQPA) substantially changed the way crop protection chemicals are evaluated scientifically for health effects. The Environmental Protection Agency has the task of re-evaluating more than 9,000 pesticide uses for safety within 10 years, with the first 3,000, including most organophosphate and carbamate insecticides, subject to an August 1999 deadline. The Ohio Farm Bureau and the American Farm Bureau are working to ensure fair and scientifically based implementation of FQPA.

Neighbor Relations
Line fences and "Good Neighbor" policies help to bridge the gap in rural areas.

Rural-Urban Interface
The population and land use changes have occurred across the rural-urban continuum in Ohio. For more information on the social, economic, and environmental implications of these changes, selelct the above link.