Past Programs

Past Programs - 2002

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October

2002 International Biotechnology Information Conference

Dates: Oct. 11-15, 2002

Locations: Omaha, Neb.

This event is an opportunity for representatives from governments, international forums, international industry and others concerned with the science and management of agricultural biotechnology to discuss and see firsthand the rigors of the U.S. regulatory process, the state of agricultural biotech testing procedures, segregation of crops, environmental precautions and certification processes employed by U.S. farmers. The conference is cosponsored by the U.S. Grains Council, Iowa Corn Promotion Board, Nebraska Corn Board and National Corn Growers Association.

June

2002 European Union Biotech Mission

Dates: June 1-8, 2002

Locations: The Netherlands
France
Spain

Consumers and decision-makers in Europe are a key audience for the issue of biotech acceptance. Staff and member specialists with the U.S. Grains Council and the National Corn Growers Association met with representatives from life science companies, the European governments and local industry groups to assess policy developments at the levels of the EU Commission, EU Parliament and member states. These activities helped effectively guide the Council in advancing a science-based approach to biotechnology regulation.

For more information contact : Rebecca Fecitt, Director of Biotechnology Programs at This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it .

1400 K Street NW, Suite 1200, Washington, DC 20005 Phone: 202-789-0789 Fax: 202-898-0522

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