A public symposium discussing the health risks of genetically modified foods will be held Saturday, March 1, 1 -5:30 p.m.
at Yavapai College Library Community Room, 1100 E. Sheldon St. in Prescott. GMO-Free Prescott and Yavapai College Community Education are presenting the symposium.
To register for the symposium, call 928-717-7755. The cost is $15.
Dr. Lorrin Pang, a genetic expert and medical researcher from Hawaii, will deliver the keynote address, “Emerging Health Risks Associated with Consumption of Genetically Engineered Foods.” Local experts Dr. Caroline O’Sullivan, a holistic veterinarian and Gary Mortimer, commercial farmer and rancher will join Dr. Pang for a panel discussion following his keynote address. The panel discussion will cover how local professionals are addressing the GMO issue.
Shea Richland, GMO-Free Prescott founder and president, noted that the symposium should appeal to local physicians, other health care providers, health and science teachers, as well as farmers and ranchers.
Dr. Pang, who also holds a Master’s Degree in Public Health, is a featured lecturer on genetic contamination and the associated health risks. He has testified as an expert witness in both legal actions and legislative hearings. He has been a consultant to the World Health Organization since 1985 and has had over 60 studies published in peer reviewed professional journals. He also worked at the Walter Reed Army Institute of Research for 20 years.
NonGMO/organic refreshments will be available for sale at the event.
The symposium will conclude with the premiere showing of the new documentary film “GMO OMG” by filmmaker Jeremy Seifert. This family film shows how GMOs affect children, the planet’s health and individuals’ freedom of choice. The film will be followed by and a Q & A session.
GMO-Free Prescott was formed in February 2012 with the intention of promoting grassroots efforts that encourage informed and nourishing food options and choices. GMO-Prescott is a partner of Sustainable Arizona, a 501(3)(c) nonprofit.
Community partners for this event are Yavapai College Community Education, Slow Food Prescott, New Frontiers Natural Marketplace, Mortimer Farms, Terroir Seeds/Underwood Gardens, Pet Headquarters, Kelly Beef and Arcosanti Community Foundation.
For more information, email gmofreeprescott@gmail.com.
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