Washington, D.C.
July 7, 1999The first-ever analysis of
biotechnology’s impact on crop protection and benefits to farm production will be
released next week by the National Center for Food and Agricultural Policy
(NCFAP).
Leonard Gianessi, Senior Research Associate, NCFAP, presents a detailed briefing on his
report, “Agricultural Biotechnology: Insect Control Benefits,” 9:30 a.m., July
13, 1999 at the National Press Club in Washington, D.C.
WHO:
Leonard Gianessi
Senior Research Associate
National Center for Food and Agricultural Policy
WHAT:
“Agricultural Biotechnology: Insect Control Benefits”
WHEN:
9:30 a.m., Tuesday July 13, 1999
WHERE:
National Press Club, 529 14th Street, N.W.,
Washington, D.C. in the First Amendment Lounge,
(202) 662-7500
LIVE Online Access:
www.bio.org (link on homepage)
LIVE Phone Access:
Dial (800) 633-8520; ask for Biotechnology Press Conference
The Biotechnology Industry Organization (BIO) is an association representing more than 850
companies, state centers and academic institutions involved in the research and
development of healthcare, industrial and agricultural biotechnology products. BIO
provided funding to support the NCFAP study.
NCFAP is a non-profit, non-advocacy research organization based in Washington, D.C.
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