Agriculture Biotech Alliance Letter to House Ag Committee on Importance of Biotechnology
October 26, 2021
On behalf of our nation’s food and agricultural stakeholder community, we write to extend our appreciation for holding today’s hearing on “Agricultural Biotechnology: 21st Century Advancements and Applications.” Biotechnology is an increasingly vital technology for the future productivity and sustainability of agriculture. As we work to posture these tools for greater future use, we welcome the Committee exploring important facets of the technology, including its underlying science, applications, and relevant policy matters. Moreover, we stand ready to assist the Committee in advancing policy improvements that will help these promising innovations address the challenges facing agriculture and our society.
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On behalf of our nation’s food and agricultural stakeholder community, we write to extend our appreciation for holding today’s hearing on “Agricultural Biotechnology: 21st Century Advancements and Applications.” Biotechnology is an increasingly vital technology for the future productivity and sustainability of agriculture. As we work to posture these tools for greater future use, we welcome the Committee exploring important facets of the technology, including its underlying science, applications, and relevant policy matters. Moreover, we stand ready to assist the Committee in advancing policy improvements that will help these promising innovations address the challenges facing agriculture and our society.