In April 2009, Supervisor Dave Potter made a formal referral to conduct an analysis of implementing a moratorium on growing and cultivating genetically modified organisms (GMO’s) in Monterey County.

• Referral No.2009.19 (Link PDF) In January 2011, the County Administrative Officer, Agricultural Commissioner, and Director of Environmental Health presented a response to the Board.
• Report on Genetically Modified Organisms in Monterey County, California - January 3, 2011 (Link PDF)
• Response Letter - January 3, 2011 (Link PDF)

Biotechnology Science and Education University of California Biotechnology Information website (https://ucbiotech.org/index.html) provides science-based information and resources on agricultural biotechnology.

U.S. Department of Agriculture

U.S. Food and Drug Administration

U.S. Environmental Protection Agency

California Department of Food and Agriculture