GM Makes More Money

         My sister-in-law is married to a farmer. His name is Levi and he farms corn and hay. He also has some cattle and goats. Levi is farming the same land his father farmed, and his grandfather.  He always knew that he wanted to be a farmer. He looked up to his dad and grandpa and learned everything from them.  He was always working on the farm when he wasn't in school and that is where he finds the most peace a joy. Levi says that the work is taxing and stressful, but he feels like it helps him be a better person, having to learn to deal with difficult things on a daily basis. Levi currently farms about 400 acres and lives in a very rural town in the Uinta Basin. They are about an hour away from any conveniences 
        Levi farms genetically modified corn seed. The corn he farms has a pesticide and a herbicide in it. This helps the corn grow and achieve desirable traits. The purpose of genetically modified seeds is to yield more product for less money. In 1994 "FDA grants first approval for a whole food produced through biotechnology" according to the Ag Classroom website.  Levi is able to yield more corn because of the modifications. Making him capable of earning more money than his father or grandfather ever did. I know that there is controversy over GM foods, but I haven't heard an argument that makes me change my eating habits. 


"Genetically Modified Corn- Environmental Benefits and Risks." PLOS Biology:. N.p., n.d. Web. 10 Sept. 2016.


"Historical Timeline — Farm Machinery & Technology." Agriculture in the Classroom. N.p., n.d. Web.                       10 Sept. 2016.