California Women for Agriculture (CWA) supports the development and incorporation of biotechnological tools into agricultural research and production. Biotechnology will give producers greater flexibility in making responsible management decisions by reducing input costs, increasing crop yields, promoting integrated pest management, providing environmental protections for our natural resources, and facilitating the development of new products and processes.

CWA supports the biotechnology industry's statement of mission and ethics. In addition, we believe the extensive testing procedures and scientific peer review process inherent in the coordinated efforts of United States regulatory agencies (EPA, FDA, USDA) provides substantial regulatory oversight and assurance of safety.

Biotechnology has tremendous potential for positively affecting, not only farmers, but also consumers by developing new products and opening new markets. These new products have the capability of improving health, solving vexing environmental problems, and decreasing world hunger. They also have the capability of enhancing the nutritional value of food, protecting crops, animals and humans from diseases and pests.

CWA condemns the activities of bio-terrorists.

CWA firmly believes it is unnecessary, confusing, and costly to the consumer to label for biotechnological products or processes.

CWA believes that any government policy regarding biotechnology must be based on valid risk assessments and sound scientific research.

CWA is opposed to a county-by-county ballot measure method to regulate biotechnology.