The Rural Voice, 1998-12, Page 31position of guest lecturer at the
university between October 5 and 9.
"It is our duty and our
responsibility to be involved," said
Fischer, emphasizing he is in the
business to be a farm leader.
Over his many years in
agriculture, that motto has translated
into participation in several
organizations, which, along with his
personal studies in microbiology and
agriculture, make it appropriate that
he was selected by the university to
serve as agrologist-in- residence.
"1 was very honoured to be
asked," he said. Though somewhat
humble in accepting the role, Fischer
says the appointment is based on
academics, professional experience
and membership in agricultural
organizations.
He feels particularly honoured
as the first food producer
named to the position. Others
have included animal rights activists,
environmental consultants, non-food-
busincss managers as well as those in
pharmaceuticals, seed and finance.
Fischer presented 18 lectures or
workshops with the focus on
"It is our duty and
our responsibility to
be involved."
agriculture, the environment and the
new millennium, promoting safe,
nutritious food for society. "It was
seen as a credible message from a
credible voice," he says.
Though one might think that a
man with an extensive agricultural
background would speak strictly to
agricultural students at the university,
Fischer also spoke to non-ag
students, saying he was surprised at
not being asked what he expected but
getting more non -issue questions
about the industry.
"I learned while they did."
Of his many lectures,
biotechnology and genetically -
engineered food was one of the most
sought-after. The topics ranged from
the patenting of higher life -forms to
cloning and asking just who is in
control?
Whcn the talk turned to food
labeling, particularly with biotech
foods, Fischer says some listeners
leaned towards labeling everything.
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