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Smith has served in and founded various consumer groups advocating against genetically modified foods. In 2007 he founded the Campaign for Healthier Eating in America.<ref> (Sept 20, 2007) Third annual Renewable Energy Fest returns to Kempton, Reading Eagle (Reading, PA)</ref> he is listed by the Iowa Secretary of State web site as the 2005 registered agent for the Institute for Responsible Technology; [[Doing business as|DBA]] for a now defunct legal entity called: The Coordinating Council.<ref name="Iowa Sec">[http://sos.iowa.gov/search/business/ Coordinating Council Iowa business registration # 315479], Iowa Secretary of State Business Registrations, accessed October 2012.</ref> According to the bio in his 2005 video ''Dangers in Kids' Meals and Your Milk on Drugs'', Smith serves on the Genetic Engineering Committee of the [[Sierra Club]].<ref> [http://www.chelseagreen.com/bookstore/item/hidden_dangers_in_kids_meals/# Hidden Dangers In Kids Meals] Chelsea Book Publishing web site, accessed Dec 16, 2012</ref> In 2010, Smith became the registered agent for the non-profit advocacy group, Institute for Responsible Technology<ref name="Iowa Sec"/> which played a role in promoting [[Proposition 37]] the 2012 California ballot initiative seeking to label products containing GMO foods.<ref>[http://www.kansascity.com/2012/10/31/3893907/safety-of-genetically-modified.html Safety of genetically modified foods is debated in California], Kansas City Star, October 31, 2012.</ref><ref>{{cite news|author=Ryan Jaslow|title=Genetically modified crops resistant to 2,4-D spur debate, calls for labeling|publisher=[[CBS News]]|date=2012-02-27|quote=The proliferation of GMOs in the country's food supply and environment is of primary importance to many, including Jeffrey Smith of The Institute for Responsible Technology.|url=http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC1181580/}}</ref> He became the registered agent for the non-profit Institute for Responsible Technology Food Policy Fund in 2011.<ref name="Iowa Sec"/> Smith founded the Institute for Social Responsibility (ISR) in 2012<ref>[http://www.guidestar.org/organizations/90-0607450/institute-responsible-technology.aspx Institute for Responsible Technology profile], GuideStar, accessed September 2012.</ref> and is a member and employee of The Campaign to Label Genetically Modified Foods political ballot initiative for the state of Washington, USA.<ref>[http://npanw.org/uploads/NPA_NW_Donation_WA_I-522.pdf Natural Products Association Northwest Donates to Washington State GMO Labeling Initiative], Natural Products Association of the Northwest press release, October 12, 2012.</ref><ref>[http://dor.wa.gov Full Spectrum Health business tax ID #601597337], Washington State Department of Revenue, January 10, 1995.</ref> |
Smith has served in and founded various consumer groups advocating against genetically modified foods. In 2007 he founded the Campaign for Healthier Eating in America.<ref> (Sept 20, 2007) Third annual Renewable Energy Fest returns to Kempton, Reading Eagle (Reading, PA)</ref> he is listed by the Iowa Secretary of State web site as the 2005 registered agent for the Institute for Responsible Technology; [[Doing business as|DBA]] for a now defunct legal entity called: The Coordinating Council.<ref name="Iowa Sec">[http://sos.iowa.gov/search/business/ Coordinating Council Iowa business registration # 315479], Iowa Secretary of State Business Registrations, accessed October 2012.</ref> According to the bio in his 2005 video ''Dangers in Kids' Meals and Your Milk on Drugs'', Smith serves on the Genetic Engineering Committee of the [[Sierra Club]].<ref> [http://www.chelseagreen.com/bookstore/item/hidden_dangers_in_kids_meals/# Hidden Dangers In Kids Meals] Chelsea Book Publishing web site, accessed Dec 16, 2012</ref> In 2010, Smith became the registered agent for the non-profit advocacy group, Institute for Responsible Technology<ref name="Iowa Sec"/> which played a role in promoting [[Proposition 37]] the 2012 California ballot initiative seeking to label products containing GMO foods.<ref>[http://www.kansascity.com/2012/10/31/3893907/safety-of-genetically-modified.html Safety of genetically modified foods is debated in California], Kansas City Star, October 31, 2012.</ref><ref>{{cite news|author=Ryan Jaslow|title=Genetically modified crops resistant to 2,4-D spur debate, calls for labeling|publisher=[[CBS News]]|date=2012-02-27|quote=The proliferation of GMOs in the country's food supply and environment is of primary importance to many, including Jeffrey Smith of The Institute for Responsible Technology.|url=http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC1181580/}}</ref> He became the registered agent for the non-profit Institute for Responsible Technology Food Policy Fund in 2011.<ref name="Iowa Sec"/> Smith founded the Institute for Social Responsibility (ISR) in 2012<ref>[http://www.guidestar.org/organizations/90-0607450/institute-responsible-technology.aspx Institute for Responsible Technology profile], GuideStar, accessed September 2012.</ref> and is a member and employee of The Campaign to Label Genetically Modified Foods political ballot initiative for the state of Washington, USA.<ref>[http://npanw.org/uploads/NPA_NW_Donation_WA_I-522.pdf Natural Products Association Northwest Donates to Washington State GMO Labeling Initiative], Natural Products Association of the Northwest press release, October 12, 2012.</ref><ref>[http://dor.wa.gov Full Spectrum Health business tax ID #601597337], Washington State Department of Revenue, January 10, 1995.</ref> |
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Smith has appeared on TV and conducted interviews around the globe including Brazil, Poland and the USA.<ref name="Reuters 2008"/>He has spoken about the perceived dangers of genetically modified foods to the media and opposed the appointment of [[Michael R. Taylor]] as senior advisor to the [[FDA]] in 2000.<ref>Sowing dissent.(Brief Article), Coghlan, Andy, New Scientist, May 27, 2000, "critical consumer advocate, Jeffrey Smith, who campaigns against genetically modified foods".</ref><ref>INTERVIEW-GM seed case highlights need for testing, Reuters News, Diderich, Joel, May 31, 2000.</ref>{{quotation needed|date=December 2012}} In 2012 Smith appeared on [[The Dr. Oz Show]],<ref name ="Forbes"> Entine, John (Oct 19, 2012) [http://www.forbes.com/sites/jonentine/2012/10/19/malpractice-on-dr-oz-pop-health-expert-hosts-anti-gm-food-rant-scientists-push-back/ Malpractice on Dr. Oz: Pop Health Expert Hosts Anti-GM Food Rant; Scientists Push Back] ''Forbes'', accessed Dec 16, 2012</ref> on [[Thom Hartman]]'s ''Conversations With Great Minds'' show <ref>Unknown author [http://ssheltonimages.com/THOM_HARTMANN_JEFFREY_SMITH-1.html Jeffrey Smith GMOs - Seeds of Deception] Conversations With Great Minds, accessed 12/14/12</ref> and Natural News TV.<ref>HealthRanger (Jan 2012) [http://tv.naturalnews.com/v.asp?v=392D72A0CD569C34A603BB4883029B51 Jeffrey Smith GMO update, Monsanto, Roundup, Bayer, DuPont and more] Natural News TV, accessed 12/15/12 </ref> In April he was interviewed by [[CBS News]] while attending the Green Festival in New York City, USA,<ref> (April 27, 2012) [http://www.cbsnews.com/video/watch/?id=7406794n New GMO crops proposed, consumers want labeling], ''CBS News'', accessed Dec 16, 2012</ref> where he raised concerns about "GMOs resistant to 2,4-D" and said that "more than 20 states have introduced bills for mandatory labeling".<ref> (Apirl 27, 2012) [http://m.cbsnews.com/fullstory.rbml?catid=57423245&feed_id=5&videofeed=41 Genetically modified crops resistant to 2,4-D spur debate, calls for labeling] ''CBS News'', accessed Dec 19, 2012</ref> |
Smith has appeared on TV and conducted interviews around the globe including Brazil, Poland and the USA.<ref name="Reuters 2008"/> He has spoken about the perceived dangers of genetically modified foods to the media and opposed the appointment of [[Michael R. Taylor]] as senior advisor to the [[FDA]] in 2000.<ref>Sowing dissent.(Brief Article), Coghlan, Andy, New Scientist, May 27, 2000, "critical consumer advocate, Jeffrey Smith, who campaigns against genetically modified foods".</ref><ref>INTERVIEW-GM seed case highlights need for testing, Reuters News, Diderich, Joel, May 31, 2000.</ref>{{quotation needed|date=December 2012}} In 2012 Smith appeared on [[The Dr. Oz Show]],<ref name ="Forbes"> Entine, John (Oct 19, 2012) [http://www.forbes.com/sites/jonentine/2012/10/19/malpractice-on-dr-oz-pop-health-expert-hosts-anti-gm-food-rant-scientists-push-back/ Malpractice on Dr. Oz: Pop Health Expert Hosts Anti-GM Food Rant; Scientists Push Back] ''Forbes'', accessed Dec 16, 2012</ref> on [[Thom Hartman]]'s ''Conversations With Great Minds'' show <ref>Unknown author [http://ssheltonimages.com/THOM_HARTMANN_JEFFREY_SMITH-1.html Jeffrey Smith GMOs - Seeds of Deception] Conversations With Great Minds, accessed 12/14/12</ref> and Natural News TV.<ref>HealthRanger (Jan 2012) [http://tv.naturalnews.com/v.asp?v=392D72A0CD569C34A603BB4883029B51 Jeffrey Smith GMO update, Monsanto, Roundup, Bayer, DuPont and more] Natural News TV, accessed 12/15/12 </ref> In April he was interviewed by [[CBS News]] while attending the Green Festival in New York City, USA,<ref> (April 27, 2012) [http://www.cbsnews.com/video/watch/?id=7406794n New GMO crops proposed, consumers want labeling], ''CBS News'', accessed Dec 16, 2012</ref> where he raised concerns about "GMOs resistant to 2,4-D" and said that "more than 20 states have introduced bills for mandatory labeling".<ref> (Apirl 27, 2012) [http://m.cbsnews.com/fullstory.rbml?catid=57423245&feed_id=5&videofeed=41 Genetically modified crops resistant to 2,4-D spur debate, calls for labeling] ''CBS News'', accessed Dec 19, 2012</ref> |
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Jeffrey M. Smith | |
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Born | 1956 |
Nationality | American |
Education | Maharishi University of Management (formerly Maharishi International University) |
Occupation(s) | Consumer advocate, Author, politician |
Website | http://www.huffingtonpost.com/jeffrey-smith/ |
Jeffrey M. Smith (born 1956) is an American consumer advocate, [2] author and politician. He is the author of three books on genetically engineered foods [3] and has appeared twice on The Dr. Oz Show television show.[4] In 1998 Smith ran for the U.S. Congress as a candidate for the Natural Law Party.[5]
Early life and education
Smith is a native of New York. [1] He attended Maharishi International University from 1983-1986 where he was part of a "Purusha course" program.[6][7]
Career
Dance instructor
Smith is "professional dance instructor and choreographer" and taught a dance workshop at University of Iowa as "Swingsmith". He and his wife are the founding directors of a Fairfield, Iowa dance troupe called Swingphoria.[8][9][need quotation to verify]
Politician
Smith was a Natural Law Party member in 1996 and participated in a TM-Sidhi program yogic flying demonstration in Des Moines, Iowa.[10] In 1998 he became the party's candidate for U.S. Congress in Iowa’s First District.[5] Smith received 8 percent of the vote, losing to Republican Jim Leach.[11] [need quotation to verify] At campaign events Smith presented charts which purported to demonstrate the effect of mass meditation and yogic flying on the crime rate in Washington, D.C..[12][need quotation to verify]
Consumer advocate
Jeffrey Smith is an activist that has campaigned against the use of genetically modified foods since their inception.[13]. His activist activities are supported through his speakers fees, book and DVD sales and sponsor donations.[1] Groups of organic food companies in the US see him as someone who can champion their interests[1] and supporters have described Smith as "arguably the world's foremost expert on the topic of genetically modified (GM, or GMO) foods".[14][15] Critics have said Smith is "misinformed and misleading"[1] and "an activist with no scientific or medical background" who is known for his "near-hysterical criticism of biotech foods". [16]
In 1999 Smith was the vice president for marketing, communications and business development for a GMO testing laboratory called Genetic-ID.[17][need quotation to verify][18] [need quotation to verify] Genetics ID says they found 1% of corn DNA in Taco Bell corn shells come from GMO corn only approved for animal feed, leading Kraft to recall millions of taco shells.[19][20] in 2003 Smith created a publishing house called Yes! Books and self-published Seeds of Deception. The Organic Trade Association sponsored Smith's appearance in Shelburne Falls, Massachusetts as part of a speaking tour to promote the book.[21][22] He also spoke about the studies reported in Seeds of Deception to the New Straits Times at the Cartagena Protocol on Biosafety that was held in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia.[23] In 2007 he published another book about genetically modified food, Genetic Roulette: The Documented Health Risks of Genetically Engineered Foods.
Smith has served in and founded various consumer groups advocating against genetically modified foods. In 2007 he founded the Campaign for Healthier Eating in America.[24] he is listed by the Iowa Secretary of State web site as the 2005 registered agent for the Institute for Responsible Technology; DBA for a now defunct legal entity called: The Coordinating Council.[25] According to the bio in his 2005 video Dangers in Kids' Meals and Your Milk on Drugs, Smith serves on the Genetic Engineering Committee of the Sierra Club.[26] In 2010, Smith became the registered agent for the non-profit advocacy group, Institute for Responsible Technology[25] which played a role in promoting Proposition 37 the 2012 California ballot initiative seeking to label products containing GMO foods.[27][28] He became the registered agent for the non-profit Institute for Responsible Technology Food Policy Fund in 2011.[25] Smith founded the Institute for Social Responsibility (ISR) in 2012[29] and is a member and employee of The Campaign to Label Genetically Modified Foods political ballot initiative for the state of Washington, USA.[30][31]
Smith has appeared on TV and conducted interviews around the globe including Brazil, Poland and the USA.[1] He has spoken about the perceived dangers of genetically modified foods to the media and opposed the appointment of Michael R. Taylor as senior advisor to the FDA in 2000.[32][33][need quotation to verify] In 2012 Smith appeared on The Dr. Oz Show,[16] on Thom Hartman's Conversations With Great Minds show [34] and Natural News TV.[35] In April he was interviewed by CBS News while attending the Green Festival in New York City, USA,[36] where he raised concerns about "GMOs resistant to 2,4-D" and said that "more than 20 states have introduced bills for mandatory labeling".[37]
Bibliography
Books
- Smith, Jeffrey M. (1981) Preventing legal malpractice, West Pub. Co, St. Paul, Minn. [3]
- Smith, Jeffrey M (2003). Seeds of Deception: Exposing Industry and Government Lies About the Safety of the Genetically Engineered Foods You're Eating. Fairfield, IA: YES! Books. ISBN 9780972966504.
- Smith, Jeffrey M (2003). Hard to Swallow: The Dangers of GE Food – An International Expose. Nelson, New Zealand: Craig Potton. ISBN 978-1877333118.
- Smith, Jeffrey M (2007). Genetic Roulette: The Documented Health Risks of Genetically Engineered Foods. Fairfield, IA: YES! Books. ISBN 978-0972966528.
Filmography
- Smith, Jeffrey M. (2005) Dangers in Kids' Meals and Your Milk on Drugs —Just Say No! a DVD, Institute for Responsible Technology, Fairfield, ASIN= 0972966560
- Smith, Jeffrey M. (2012) Genetic Roulette the Movie, Institute for Responsible Technology, Fairfield, IA, ASIN= B0096DP4CG
References
- ^ a b c d e f U.S. activist circles globe to fight biotech crops, Gillam, Carey, Reuters UK, March 7, 2008.
- ^ Monsanto petition tells Obama: ‘Cease FDA ties to Monsanto’, Washington Post, January 30, 2012.
- ^ a b Unknown author and date Jeffrey M. Smith World Cat, accessed Dec 13, 2012
- ^ Genetically Modified Pt.1, Dr. Oz Show, December 2010.
- ^ a b Slockett, Tom (Nov 3, 1998) November 3, 1998 General Election Johnson County Auditor Commissioner of Elections and Voter Registration, accessed Dec 16, 2012
- ^ Maharish's Worldwide Transcendental Meditation Movement Golden Jubilee Yearbook, Maharishi University of Management, 1983.""Day-to-day activities on the Purusha course are like a celebration. Being with 200 happy, one-pointed, and enthusiastic individuals, life is lifted to new levels of fulfillment. There is an incredible feeling of togetherness within the group......—Jeffrey Smith "
- ^ Unknown author (1986) 1985-1986 Purusha Business, on pg. 40 in the MBA section, there is a photo of a man with the caption: Jeffrey Smith, MUM yearbook, 1986.
- ^ Unknown author (Feb 2002) Ballroom Dance Announcement Iowa State Education archives, accessed 12/14/12
- ^ U. Iowa: Is swing dancing coming or going? Depends who you ask, Reinstein, Leah, The daily Iowan (U. Iowa), January 26, 1999.
- ^ 'Yogic flying,' third-party candidates promoted, Bush, Bill, The Illinois State Journal-Register (Springfield, IL), October 23, 1996.
- ^ IA House Contested, Associated Press, November 2, 1998.
- ^ Fringe Candidate's Gimmick: `Flying' Yogis, Associated Press, October 24, 1996.
- ^ Unknown Author (Feb 25, 2011)Shoppers wary of GM foods find they're everywhere, USA Today, "Smith, an activist who has fought the expansion of genetically engineered foods since they were first introduced 15 years ago"
- ^ An interview with GMO expert Jeffrey M. Smith, Chico (CA) News Enterprise, September 15, 2011.
- ^ Burlison, Dani (JUly 20, 2012) Hell No, GMO, Pacific Sun"the annual GMO SYMPOSIUM brings experts like Jeffery Smith,"
- ^ a b Entine, John (Oct 19, 2012) Malpractice on Dr. Oz: Pop Health Expert Hosts Anti-GM Food Rant; Scientists Push Back Forbes, accessed Dec 16, 2012
- ^ Speaker warns U. Iowa students against genetic food, Standaert, Mike, The Daily Iowan (U.Iowa), April 21, 1999.
- ^ Press Release: Genetic ID's New GMO Tests Can Save U.S. Corn Exports to Japan; Restore Exports to Europe, Smith, Jeffrey Business Wire, March 23, 2000.
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instead. - ^ Barboza, David (Oct 11, 2000) Caught In The Headlights of the Biotech Debate New York Times, accessed Dec 19, 2012
- ^ OTA Press Release (September 24, 2003 )OTA will sponsor appearance by Jeffrey Smith Organic Trade Association
- ^ Unknown Author Jefrey Smith Chelsea Green Publishing web site, accessed Dec 16, 2012
- ^ John, Elizabith (February 25, 2004) `Potential threats from GM foods, Potential threats from GM foods', New Straits Times"Results of these and other studies were reported by Jeffrey Smith, author of the book Seeds of Deception, on the sidelines of the First Meeting of the Parties to the Cartagena Protocol on Biosafety (MOP1) at the Putra World Trade Centre in Kuala Lumpur"
- ^ (Sept 20, 2007) Third annual Renewable Energy Fest returns to Kempton, Reading Eagle (Reading, PA)
- ^ a b c Coordinating Council Iowa business registration # 315479, Iowa Secretary of State Business Registrations, accessed October 2012.
- ^ Hidden Dangers In Kids Meals Chelsea Book Publishing web site, accessed Dec 16, 2012
- ^ Safety of genetically modified foods is debated in California, Kansas City Star, October 31, 2012.
- ^ Ryan Jaslow (2012-02-27). "Genetically modified crops resistant to 2,4-D spur debate, calls for labeling". CBS News.
The proliferation of GMOs in the country's food supply and environment is of primary importance to many, including Jeffrey Smith of The Institute for Responsible Technology.
- ^ Institute for Responsible Technology profile, GuideStar, accessed September 2012.
- ^ Natural Products Association Northwest Donates to Washington State GMO Labeling Initiative, Natural Products Association of the Northwest press release, October 12, 2012.
- ^ Full Spectrum Health business tax ID #601597337, Washington State Department of Revenue, January 10, 1995.
- ^ Sowing dissent.(Brief Article), Coghlan, Andy, New Scientist, May 27, 2000, "critical consumer advocate, Jeffrey Smith, who campaigns against genetically modified foods".
- ^ INTERVIEW-GM seed case highlights need for testing, Reuters News, Diderich, Joel, May 31, 2000.
- ^ Unknown author Jeffrey Smith GMOs - Seeds of Deception Conversations With Great Minds, accessed 12/14/12
- ^ HealthRanger (Jan 2012) Jeffrey Smith GMO update, Monsanto, Roundup, Bayer, DuPont and more Natural News TV, accessed 12/15/12
- ^ (April 27, 2012) New GMO crops proposed, consumers want labeling, CBS News, accessed Dec 16, 2012
- ^ (Apirl 27, 2012) Genetically modified crops resistant to 2,4-D spur debate, calls for labeling CBS News, accessed Dec 19, 2012
External links
- Jeffrey Smith bio at the Institute for Responsible Technology
- Jeffrey Smith bio at the Seeds of Deception