Prince George, B.C.- Genetically Modified Organisms,  a subject that  can cause polarized debate.

It is a subject that will be up for discussion this evening at  Exploration Place  in Prince George.

Genome, British Columbia is  working with  UNBC to host “Brining Genomics Home” a  balanced panel discussion  about genetically modified organisms.

“Every day we se more and more in the news about GMOs” says Dr. Alan Winter, President and CEO of Genome BC, “As an organization that values open discussion and diverse points of view, we are looking forward to this engaging panel session.”

The session wil be moderated by former Prince George City Councillor Don Bassermann and panel members will be:

• Serena Black, a graduate student at UNBC  comparing  hybrid to conventional barley
• Yvonna Breed a local organic  farmer
• Shawn Mansfield, Professor in the Faculty  of Forestry at UNBC
• Jillian Merrick  Co ordinate of Beyond the Market project with Community Futures  of Fort George.

This is a free, public event, that will get underway at 6:30 this evening. The goal of the event is to  educate attendees on what a GMO is isn’t, so  there is greater understanding of  GMOs.