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From: Marilyn Platner <map2947 @aol.com>
Sent: Friday,July 26, 2013 7:17 AM
To: Mr.J Yoshimoto
Subject: Please do not restrict biotechnology
Dear Mr.Yoshimoto,
On our farm in Iowa we grow corn and soybeans and are happy to take advantage of what biotechnology has done for
us on the farm.
Biotechology causes us to reduce erosion of the soil, reduce the need for water(as witnessed in the respectable yields
for the 2012 growing season -one of the driest years on record), as well as reducing our use of herbicides and pesticides.
We're also proud of the safety of the crops we grow. In Iowa, 90 percent of corn and nearly 100 percent of soybeans
grown include some biotech traits.These crops have proven to be safe for our families who work on the farm,the
livestock we feed, and consumers.
Please do not pass a county bill that will restrict or ban the exploration and use of biotechnology.
Sincerely,
Marilyn Platner
3578 Scott Rd rt'
Marion, IA 52302 G ®
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