Would I eat the New Leaf?

I wouldn't consciously choose to eat a genetically engineered vegetable over a naturally grown one, but I'm pretty sure that we've all eaten them at some point in time. I haven't been able to taste a difference, but maybe that's because I haven't been aware of what I am actually eating. I think that a lot of people go overboard with their stands against genetically engineered food. While there are some health uncertainties about them, the potential for these foods to help solve world hunger is immense. Seeds with built in insect repellants will make the farming process a lot more effecient, which will ensure more food to countries across the globe that are suffering from food shortages. Also, using seeds built to repel diseases and insects makes the farming process easier for the farmers. In Botany of Desire, Pollan said that, "farmers will spend roughly $1,950 a year on chemicals, electricity, and water to grow a crop that will earn him $2,00"(Pollan 219). Using pesticides and chemicals takes away from the profit that farmers are making, and is contributing to the diminishing number of small family farms and the rise of large scale corporate farms. Genetically engineered seeds will allow farmers to save the money they would have previously spent on chemicals and fertilizers. This could be the difference of staying afloat and getting bought out by a big company for smaller farms. By keeping smaller farms in the agriculture industry, farming won't become like the factories that the big corporate farms have become. I believe in the importance of having small, privately owned farms and in the importance of growing food efficiently. Using genetically engineered seeds will greatly aid in these two issues. Because of that, I don't have a problem eating genetically engineered food. I support it for the greater good that it will serve our society.