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Smith has opposed the use of genetically modified foods since they were introduced in the 1990s.<ref name="Reuters 2008"/><ref>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"</ref><ref>{{Cite web|title=Genetically altered foods a major part of our diets|url=http://www.nbcnews.com/health/health-news/genetically-altered-foods-major-part-our-diets-flna1C9465454|access-date=2021-03-05|website=NBC News|language=en}}</ref> As of 2000, Smith was the spokesperson and vice president for the accredited ] (GMO) testing company, Genetic ID.<ref>{{cite news|last=Gersema|first=Emily|title=Farming industry, consumers leery of another biotech scare; 'Big motivator': USDAchanges how corn supplies are sampled|newspaper=Telegraph-Herald (Dubuque)|date=May 20, 2001}}</ref><ref>{{cite news|last=Brasher|first=Phillip|title=U.S. Investigates Use of Unauthorized Biotech Corn in Taco Bell Taco Shells.(Knight Ridder/Tribune Business News)|newspaper=Tribune Business News|date=Sep 19, 2000}}</ref> Smith authored the books ''Seeds of Deception'' in 2003<ref>{{Cite journal|title=Seeds of Deception Author Exposes the Corrupt Science of GMOs|url=http://organicpei.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/01/acresusa_smith_interview.pdf|journal=ACRES U.S.A (February 2004)}}</ref> and ''Genetic Roulette'' in 2007.<ref>{{Cite journal|title=An Interview with Jeffrey Smith on GM Food Safety|url=https://www.organicconsumers.org/news/interview-jeffrey-smith-gm-food-safety|journal=Spilling the Beans (March 1, 2008)}}</ref> In 2012 Smith directed and produced ''Genetic Roulette'', a documentary film narrated by ]<ref>{{cite web|last=Unknown author|title=Genetic Roulette|url=http://geneticroulettemovie.com/|publisher=The Institute for Responsible Technology|access-date=Feb 13, 2013}}</ref> and critical of genetically modified food.<ref name="Sacramento Bee">{{cite news|last=Rosenhall|first=Laura|title=Safety of genetically modified foods is debated in California|url=http://www.mcclatchydc.com/2012/10/31/173151/safety-of-genetically-modified.html|access-date=Feb 13, 2013|newspaper=The Sacramento Bee|date=Oct 31, 2012|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20130128010252/http://www.mcclatchydc.com/2012/10/31/173151/safety-of-genetically-modified.html|archive-date=January 28, 2013|url-status=dead}}</ref> Smith is the founder and current executive director of the Institute for Responsible Technology.<ref>{{cite news|last=Staff|title=Candidate Support Expected to Boost Non-GMO Brands.|newspaper=Health & Medicine Week|date=Feb 4, 2008}}</ref><ref>{{cite news|last=Unknown author|title=The Future of Food|newspaper=The Irish Times|date=July 3, 2004}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web|title=Genetically modified crops resistant to 2,4-D spur debate, calls for labeling|url=https://www.cbsnews.com/news/genetically-modified-crops-resistant-to-24-d-spur-debate-calls-for-labeling/|access-date=2021-03-05|website=www.cbsnews.com|language=en-US}}</ref> Smith has opposed the use of genetically modified foods since they were introduced in the 1990s.<ref name="Reuters 2008"/><ref>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"</ref><ref>{{Cite web|title=Genetically altered foods a major part of our diets|url=http://www.nbcnews.com/health/health-news/genetically-altered-foods-major-part-our-diets-flna1C9465454|access-date=2021-03-05|website=NBC News|language=en}}</ref> As of 2000, Smith was the spokesperson and vice president for the accredited ] (GMO) testing company, Genetic ID.<ref>{{cite news|last=Gersema|first=Emily|title=Farming industry, consumers leery of another biotech scare; 'Big motivator': USDAchanges how corn supplies are sampled|newspaper=Telegraph-Herald (Dubuque)|date=May 20, 2001}}</ref><ref>{{cite news|last=Brasher|first=Phillip|title=U.S. Investigates Use of Unauthorized Biotech Corn in Taco Bell Taco Shells.(Knight Ridder/Tribune Business News)|newspaper=Tribune Business News|date=Sep 19, 2000}}</ref> Smith authored the books ''Seeds of Deception'' in 2003<ref>{{Cite journal|title=Seeds of Deception Author Exposes the Corrupt Science of GMOs|url=http://organicpei.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/01/acresusa_smith_interview.pdf|journal=ACRES U.S.A (February 2004)}}</ref> and ''Genetic Roulette'' in 2007.<ref>{{Cite journal|title=An Interview with Jeffrey Smith on GM Food Safety|url=https://www.organicconsumers.org/news/interview-jeffrey-smith-gm-food-safety|journal=Spilling the Beans (March 1, 2008)}}</ref> In 2012 Smith directed and produced ''Genetic Roulette'', a documentary film narrated by ]<ref>{{cite web|last=Unknown author|title=Genetic Roulette|url=http://geneticroulettemovie.com/|publisher=The Institute for Responsible Technology|access-date=Feb 13, 2013}}</ref> and critical of genetically modified food.<ref name="Sacramento Bee">{{cite news|last=Rosenhall|first=Laura|title=Safety of genetically modified foods is debated in California|url=http://www.mcclatchydc.com/2012/10/31/173151/safety-of-genetically-modified.html|access-date=Feb 13, 2013|newspaper=The Sacramento Bee|date=Oct 31, 2012|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20130128010252/http://www.mcclatchydc.com/2012/10/31/173151/safety-of-genetically-modified.html|archive-date=January 28, 2013|url-status=dead}}</ref> Smith is the founder and current executive director of the Institute for Responsible Technology.<ref>{{cite news|last=Staff|title=Candidate Support Expected to Boost Non-GMO Brands.|newspaper=Health & Medicine Week|date=Feb 4, 2008}}</ref><ref>{{cite news|last=Unknown author|title=The Future of Food|newspaper=The Irish Times|date=July 3, 2004}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web|title=Genetically modified crops resistant to 2,4-D spur debate, calls for labeling|url=https://www.cbsnews.com/news/genetically-modified-crops-resistant-to-24-d-spur-debate-calls-for-labeling/|access-date=2021-03-05|website=www.cbsnews.com|language=en-US}}</ref>


A variety of American organic food companies see Smith "as a champion for their interests",<ref name="Reuters 2008"/> and Smith's supporters describe him as "arguably the world's foremost expert on the topic of genetically modified foods".<ref name="ChicoNews">{{cite news | url = http://www.newsreview.com/chico/interview-with-gmo-expert/content?oid=3702536 | title = An interview with GMO expert Jeffrey M. Smith | publisher = Chico (CA) News Enterprise | date = September 15, 2011}}</ref> In contrast, detractors such as ], writing in '']'', reported that Smith was presented as a "scientist" on '']'' despite his lack of any scientific experience.<ref name="new-yorker"/> Bruce Chassy, a molecular biologist and food scientist, wrote to the show arguing that Smith's "only professional experience prior to taking up his crusade against biotechnology is as a ballroom-dance teacher, yogic flying instructor, and political candidate for the Maharishi cult’s natural-law party."<ref name="new-yorker">{{cite news | url = http://www.newyorker.com/reporting/2013/02/04/130204fa_fact_specter| title = The Operator | first = Michael | last = Specter | authorlink = Michael Specter | work = ] | date = February 4, 2013}}</ref> A variety of American organic food companies see Smith "as a champion for their interests",<ref name="Reuters 2008"/> and Smith's supporters describe him as "arguably the world's foremost expert on the topic of genetically modified foods".<ref name="ChicoNews">{{cite news | url = http://www.newsreview.com/chico/interview-with-gmo-expert/content?oid=3702536 | title = An interview with GMO expert Jeffrey M. Smith | publisher = Chico (CA) News Enterprise | date = September 15, 2011}}</ref> In contrast, others such as ], writing in '']'', reported that Smith was presented as a "scientist" on '']'' despite his lack of any scientific experience.<ref name="new-yorker"/> Bruce Chassy, a molecular biologist and food scientist, wrote to the show arguing that Smith's "only professional experience prior to taking up his crusade against biotechnology is as a ballroom-dance teacher, yogic flying instructor, and political candidate for the Maharishi cult’s natural-law party."<ref name="new-yorker">{{cite news | url = http://www.newyorker.com/reporting/2013/02/04/130204fa_fact_specter| title = The Operator | first = Michael | last = Specter | authorlink = Michael Specter | work = ] | date = February 4, 2013}}</ref>


==Films== ==Films==

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Jeffrey M. Smith
Smith delivering speech
Born1958 (age 66–67)
New York City, U.S.
NationalityAmerican
EducationMaharishi University of Management
Occupation(s)Consumer advocate, author, conspiracy theorist, activist
Websitewww.responsibletechnology.org

Jeffrey M. Smith (born 1958) is an American consumer activist, self-published author, and former politician. He is the author of two books on genetically engineered foods, Seeds of Deception: Exposing Industry and Government Lies about the Safety of the Genetically Engineered Foods You’re Eating, and Genetic Roulette: The Gamble of Our Lives, which he made into a film in 2012. He has appeared twice on each of the shows -The Dr. Oz Show and The Doctors. Smith has worked with organic food marketers and alternative health product promoters to advocate against genetically modified food. Supporters identify Smith as an influential educator on the alleged risks associated with genetically modified foods, while others point out Smith's lack of formal scientific training. In 1998, Smith ran unsuccessfully for Congress as a candidate for the Natural Law Party. As of 2021, Smith is the executive director of the Institute for Responsible Technology, and executive director of the global campaign Protect Nature Now.

He is a conspiracy theorist who has promoted the idea of chemtrails, a claim that has been dismissed by the scientific community. He was a guest speaker at the 2012 Consciousness Beyond Chemtrails Conference


Early life

Jeffrey Smith grew up in Rey Brook, New York City. He has a bachelors degree from SUNY Binghamton and an MBA from Maharishi University of Management in Fairfield, Iowa .

Career

Political

Smith was a Natural Law Party member in 1996. In 1998 he became the party's candidate for U.S. Congress in Iowa’s First District to raise awareness about GMOs. Smith received less than 1% of the vote, losing to Republican Jim Leach. Smith worked for several years as a marketing consultant and nonprofit marketing advisor.

Consumer activist

Smith has opposed the use of genetically modified foods since they were introduced in the 1990s. As of 2000, Smith was the spokesperson and vice president for the accredited genetically modified organism (GMO) testing company, Genetic ID. Smith authored the books Seeds of Deception in 2003 and Genetic Roulette in 2007. In 2012 Smith directed and produced Genetic Roulette, a documentary film narrated by Lisa Oz and critical of genetically modified food. Smith is the founder and current executive director of the Institute for Responsible Technology.

A variety of American organic food companies see Smith "as a champion for their interests", and Smith's supporters describe him as "arguably the world's foremost expert on the topic of genetically modified foods". In contrast, others such as Michael Specter, writing in The New Yorker, reported that Smith was presented as a "scientist" on The Dr. Oz Show despite his lack of any scientific experience. Bruce Chassy, a molecular biologist and food scientist, wrote to the show arguing that Smith's "only professional experience prior to taking up his crusade against biotechnology is as a ballroom-dance teacher, yogic flying instructor, and political candidate for the Maharishi cult’s natural-law party."

Films

Director

Featured

Written work

Author

  • Hard to Swallow: The Dangers of GE Food—An International Expose (2003)
  • Seeds of Deception (2003)
  • Genetic Roulette: The Documented Health Risks of Genetically Engineered Foods (2007)

References

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  4. "Jeffrey M. Smith Biography". Institute for Responsible Technology. Retrieved 2021-03-05.
  5. ^ Specter, Michael (February 4, 2013). "The Operator". New Yorker.
  6. PST, The Doctors Staff on 8:00 AM; November 8; May 25, 2017 Most Recent Airdate; 2018 (2017-11-08). "Drs. Exclusive: Glyphosate Lawsuit Claims Cancer Link". The Doctors. Retrieved 2021-03-05. {{cite web}}: |last4= has numeric name (help)CS1 maint: numeric names: authors list (link)
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  15. Cama, Timothy (13 March 2015). "EPA confronts 'chemtrails' conspiracy talk". the Hill. Retrieved 10 December 2016. Conspiracy theorists say that government officials or others are using jets to spray harmful chemicals into the atmosphere. They cite the contrails left by jets as evidence of the chemicals. The EPA has added a new notice to its website, which links to a fact sheet explaining that the trails left by jets in the atmosphere are only ice particles and contain no harmful chemicals. "Contrails are line-shaped clouds or 'Condensation trails' composed of ice particles that are visible behind jet aircraft engines under certain atmospheric conditions and at times can persist", says the notice, posted to the EPA's website Friday. "EPA is not aware of any deliberate actions to release chemical or biological agents into the atmosphere". Theorists have posited that the chemicals are meant to control the climate, to harm humans or to kill them. The fact sheet from the EPA and other federal agencies like the Federal Aviation Administration and the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration was first published in 2000, when the chemtrails conspiracy became popular on the Web. An EPA spokeswoman said the agency frequently receives questions about chemtrails.
  16. Smith, Oliver (24 September 2013). "'Chemtrails' and other aviation conspiracy theories". The Telegraph. Retrieved 11 December 2016. So persistent is the chemtrail theory that US government agencies regularly receive calls from irate citizens demanding an explanation...The conspiracy theory took root in the Nineties, with the publication of a US Air Force research paper about weather modification...Governments and scientific institutions have of course dismissed the theories, and claim those vapour trails which persist for longer than usual, or disperse to cover a wide area, are just normal contrails.
  17. "Contrails Facts" (PDF). US Air Force. 13 October 2005. Archived from the original (PDF) on 6 March 2013.
  18. Kreidler, Marc (2008-09-01). "The 'Chemtrail Conspiracy'". Skeptical Inquirer. 18 (3). ISSN 0194-6730. OCLC 819017418. Retrieved 2020-05-06.
  19. Radford, Benjamin (March–April 2009). "Curious contrails: death from the sky?". Skeptical Inquirer. 33 (2): 25.
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  21. Maharish University Purusha students Archived 2011-08-11 at the Wayback Machine, MUM 1985-1986 Yearbook, pg. 40.
  22. "Jeffrey Smith: Former flying yogic instructor now 'most trusted source' for anti-GMO advocacy". Genetic Literacy Project. Retrieved 2021-03-13.
  23. Slockett, Tom (November 3, 1998). "November 3, 1998 General Election". Johnson County Auditor Commissioner of Elections and Voter Registration. Retrieved Dec 16, 2012.
  24. Statistics of the Congressional Election of November 3, 1998, House of Representatives, January 3, 1999, page 16
  25. 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"
  26. "Genetically altered foods a major part of our diets". NBC News. Retrieved 2021-03-05.
  27. Gersema, Emily (May 20, 2001). "Farming industry, consumers leery of another biotech scare; 'Big motivator': USDAchanges how corn supplies are sampled". Telegraph-Herald (Dubuque).
  28. Brasher, Phillip (Sep 19, 2000). "U.S. Investigates Use of Unauthorized Biotech Corn in Taco Bell Taco Shells.(Knight Ridder/Tribune Business News)". Tribune Business News.
  29. "Seeds of Deception Author Exposes the Corrupt Science of GMOs" (PDF). ACRES U.S.A (February 2004).
  30. "An Interview with Jeffrey Smith on GM Food Safety". Spilling the Beans (March 1, 2008).
  31. Unknown author. "Genetic Roulette". The Institute for Responsible Technology. Retrieved Feb 13, 2013. {{cite web}}: |last= has generic name (help)
  32. Rosenhall, Laura (Oct 31, 2012). "Safety of genetically modified foods is debated in California". The Sacramento Bee. Archived from the original on January 28, 2013. Retrieved Feb 13, 2013.
  33. Staff (Feb 4, 2008). "Candidate Support Expected to Boost Non-GMO Brands". Health & Medicine Week.
  34. Unknown author (July 3, 2004). "The Future of Food". The Irish Times. {{cite news}}: |last= has generic name (help)
  35. "Genetically modified crops resistant to 2,4-D spur debate, calls for labeling". www.cbsnews.com. Retrieved 2021-03-05.
  36. "An interview with GMO expert Jeffrey M. Smith". Chico (CA) News Enterprise. September 15, 2011.
  37. Rotten Tomatoes Genetic Roulette: The Gamble of Our Lives (2012)
  38. "Home". Genetic Roulette Movie. Retrieved 2021-03-05.
  39. "Presentations on the risks of GMO". Islands' Sounder. 2012-09-17. Retrieved 2021-03-05.
  40. "Secret Ingredients Movie". Secret Ingredients Movie. Retrieved 2021-03-05.
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  42. Good Reads The World According to Monsanto (DVD) by Marie-Monique Robin, Jeffrey M. Smith
  43. says, Vince (2013-06-14). "Seeds Of Death – Unveiling the Lies of GMOs (Documentary)". The Permaculture Research Institute. Retrieved 2021-03-05.
  44. Rotten Tomatoes Seeds of Death: Unveiling the Lies of GMOs (2012)
  45. http://responsibletechnology.org/resources/scientists-under-attack/


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