Seeds of Control: Glyphosate and GMOs with Jeffrey Smith
From The Invisible Ingredient by Farmer’s Footprint
November 17, 2025 · 1h 14m · Episode 4
About this episode
Jeffrey Smith discusses the connection between genetically modified crops and glyphosate use, exploring its implications for health and the environment.
In this episode of The Invisible Ingredient, food-system expert Jeffrey Smith uncovers the intricate link between genetically modified crops and the explosive rise in glyphosate use—revealing how regulatory loopholes and marketing tactics accelerated their adoption and what it means for our health and environment. This conversation invites listeners to question the system and imagine a healthier, more sustainable path forward. Social Handles - Institute for Responsible Technology Instagram: @irtnogmos TikTok: @nogmo2.0 LinkedIn: Institute for Responsible Technology YouTube: @IRTnogmosv Website: responsibletechnology.org Bio: Jeffrey Smith is an author, filmmaker, and educator whose work has helped bring global attention to the impact of genetically modified organisms (GMOs) and their influence on health, agriculture, and ecosystems. For nearly three decades, Jeffrey has tracked how biotech and chemical industries shape food production - from policy to marketing - and how citizens, scientists, and communities are responding. As founder of the Institute for Responsible Technology, he has trained thousands of advocates, advised leaders across six continents, and inspired…
People in this episode
Guest: Jeffrey Smith
Topics covered
- glyphosate
- GMOs
- food systems
- health
- environment
- sustainability
Keywords
- glyphosate
- GMOs
- food systems
- health
- sustainability
- regulatory loopholes
- marketing tactics
Mentioned in this episode
Organizations: Institute for Responsible Technology
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