GMOs Versus Non-GMOs

GMOs

Pros	Cons
Nutritional Benefits: Nutritional value can be improved	Potential Damage to GMO-Fed Animals
Insect Resistance: Less pesticide needed, therefore, less chemicals in environment	Possible Unforeseen Gene Mutation in Organisms
Durability: GMOs can be modified to withstand extreme weather conditions	Potential Health Issues
Production Benefits and Greater Yields	Could Cause Antibiotic Resistance in Humans
Healthier and Reliable Crops	Affect Organisms in Ecosystem
Longer Shelf Life	Resistant Mutation of Weeds and Insects
Reduce Pollution, Greenhouse Gas Emissions, Soil Erosion	GMO Pesticides Pollute Environment
“Pharming”: GMOs in the pharmaceutical industry	Potential Health Problems for Farmers due to Pesticide Use
	Impossible to Totally Isolate
	Underdeveloped Safety Regulations and Testing on GMO Production by the FDA

Non GMOs

Pros	Cons
Natural: no health uncertainties	If it is not organic, it can still have harmful chemicals
Maintains Biodiversity	Yield is Lower
Less Likely for People to Develop Allergies	More Difficult to Maintain
Contain More Antioxidants	More Labor
Tendency to be Fresher	Use Compost and Animal Manure for Fertilizing, which is More Expensive
Safer Less Pesticide Use Compared to GMOs	Becoming Certified Organic is Difficult and Expensive