Rob Saik is the founder of the Agri-Trend® group of companies whose primary goal is to help farmers grow food through agriculture consulting services in areas such as agronomic production, carbon-offset trading, grain marketing strategies, and data management systems for producers around the world. He is the creator of The Agri-Prize contest series, a TEDx and keynote speaker, and the author of the book The Agriculture Manifesto - 10 Key Drivers That Will Shape Agriculture in the Next Decade which has earned an Amazon 2014 Best of Books award. Additionally, he is the Executive Producer of the movie KNOW GMO as well as the webisode series LEARN GMO.   Rob joins me today to discuss the mission behind The Agri-Trend and the connection between the organic movement and the non-GMO movement. He explains how he believes GMOs can impact the future of agriculture, sustainability, and the food supply around the world as well as the impact they can have on the health of consumers. He also shares why he believes many consumers refuse to use GMO-friendly products and the importance of due diligence when educating yourself about organic and genetically engineered crops.   “Most of what you are reading about GMOs on social media are an absolute distortion of the truth.” - Rob Saik   This Week on the Future of Agriculture Podcast:   How Agri-Trend helps farmers allocate scarce resources. The impact that banning GMO products have had on certain countries and cultures. The connection between the organic movement and the non-GMO movement. What farmers should consider to grow more crops organically. Why farmers shouldn’t be at odds when deciding to grow organically or become GMO-friendly. Why he believes many people think GMOs are bad or unhealthy. How “organic” and “non-GMO” food labels are misleading consumers. How GMOs can contribute to the agriculture industry’s long-term sustainability. The impact that embracing genetically modified food can have on the world’s starvation crisis and consumer health.   Connect With Rob Saik:   KNOW Ideas Media KNOW Ideas Media on Facebook KNOW Ideas Media on YouTube Will Agriculture be ALLOWED to Feed 9 Billion People - Rob Saik’s TEDx Talk   We Are a Part of a Bigger Family!    The Future of Agriculture Podcast is now part of the Farm and Rural Ag Network. Listen to more ag-related podcasts by subscribing on iTunes or on the Farm and Rural Ag Network Website today.      Share the Ag-Love!    Thanks for joining us on the Future of Agriculture Podcast – your spot for valuable information, content, and interviews with industry leaders throughout the agricultural space! If you enjoyed this week’s episode, please subscribe on iTunes and leave your honest feedback. Don’t forget to share it with your friends on your favorite social media spots!    Learn more about AgGrad by visiting:  Future of Agriculture Website AgGrad Website AgGrad on Twitter  AgGrad on Facebook  AgGrad on LinkedIn  AgGrad on Instagram