Replying to Paul, The article below suggests that Connecticut has had some problems in the research and organic area. The standards set by NOP would be more useful and forceful if they were easily accessed rather than a confusing maze. More easy and open circulation of NOP standards would eliminate careless or unethical misrepresentations on behalf of industry. UConn research group under investigation (Storrs-AP) -- A research group at the University of Connecticut is under fire after two new state reports alleged workers there falsified and manipulated scientific data. The Hartford Courant reports that a probe of the Environmental Research Institute found significant mismanagement the group's former director, George Hoag. A report by Attorney General Richard Blumenthal says Hoag neglected his duties by working thousands of hours on private consulting work. A separate investigation by the university found unethical practices in the organics lab. UConn said data collected during tests of soil, air and water samples between January 2000 and April 2002 had been manipulated intentionally. Institute employees may face disciplinary action by the university. The UConn police department is also conducting a criminal investigation into ERI's activities. They're being assisted by the FBI, the EPA and the state's attorney's office. 2003 Associated Press. Sincerely, Joe Cummins Paul McKenzie wrote:
Joe et. al., You raise an important point about the apparently erroneous posting on the University of Connecticut website. However, I suspect it is simply an honest mistake regarding a somewhat confusing subject. As an Extension Agent and member of the university community, I have found most Extension Specialists and Agents to be hard-working, honest, dedicated professionals who do their best to get accurate information to their clients. Paul McKenzie P.S. As a newcomer to this list, I would find it helpful if folks would include more detailed signatures in their postings (mine is listed below). joe cummins wrote:Hi Chuck, Thanks a million for clearing up the MVP question in organic agriculture.[snip]Is there an effort in the University community to spread disinformation on organics with the goal of forcing acceptance of GM products? Or are the "authorities" in US universities so ill informed that there opinions are of no value?[snip] -- Paul G. McKenzie, Horticulture Agent NCSU College of Ag & Life Sciences NC Cooperative Extension, Durham County Center 721 Foster St., Durham, NC 27701 Tel: 919.560.0526 Fax: 919.560.0530 paul_mckenzie@ncsu.edu www.ces.ncsu.edu/durham/ ******************************************************** To unsubscribe from SANET-MG: 1- Visit http://lists.sare.org/archives/sanet-mg.html and unsubscribe by typing in your e-mail address or; 2- Send a message to <listserv@sare.org> from the address subscribed to the list. Type "unsubscribe sanet-mg" in the body of the message. Visit the SANET-MG archives at: http://lists.sare.org/archives/sanet-mg.html
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