Abstract
This paper examines some of the controversial ethical practices at Monsanto, one of the largest food production companies in the world. First, the paper gives an overview of the company, its products and overall business structure. Then, it details some of the company's various controversies, which include the destruction of biodiversity, the introduction of genetically-modified foods into the food chain, the replacement of staple crops in favor of cash crops grown for feed and damage to family structures in developing countries. Despite this, the paper also highlights some of Monsanto's progressive human resources and human rights policies. Then, Monsanto's plans for the future are addressed. Several incidents in which Monsanto's controversial ethical behavior are presented, followed by a description of the legal action taken. The paper concludes with the author describing changes that he would personally suggest to the Monsanto Corporation.

Outline:
Profile
Human Resources Practices and Policies
Plans for the Company
Incidents
Hiding their Policies
How I would Change Things

From the Paper
"Monsanto has been subject to significant controversy, however, for a variety of reasons. Some of the complaints relate to outcomes from Monsanto's approach to food-chain management. These include the destruction of biodiversity, the introduction of genetically-modified foods into the food chain, the replacement of staple crops in favor of cash crops grown for feed and damage to family structures in developing countries. Monsanto has also been criticized for direct actions they have taken. These include lobbying the US government to prohibit GMO labeling, the introduction of Bovine Growth Hormone, dumping PCBs in Alabama and bribes in Indonesia that earned the company a $1.5 million fine for violating the Foreign Corrupt Practices Act."

Tags:Bovine Growth Hormone (BGH), corporate responsibility, PCB's

Abstract
This paper reviews issues of food safety dividing the United States and Europe in relation to trade policy. The paper focuses on the controversy over genetically modified food and meat and milk from hormone-fed cattle. The paper examines both the health and political issues involved.

Tags:Genetically, modified, food, bGH, Safety

Abstract
This paper presents a detailed discussion about the use of hormones in our agricultural food and the adverse effects it has on animals and the human consumers. The writer provides an outline of the effect the hormones have both physically and politically on the consumer and the nations that support the use of hormones. The writer also presents evidence of the health problems hormones are thought to cause.

From the Paper
"As the world continues to grow, the need for food and dairy products increases as well. Using hormones to increase production of product initially seemed to be a good solution but as studies were conducted it became evident that there were possible problems and risks. The nations of Europe as well as Canada became concerned about the health risks involved with the US use of hormones in bovine. Because of the contradictions in opinions and study results it would behoove the nation to hold off on the use of hormone in cattle until the questions can be answered satisfactorily."

Tags:FDA, Monsanto, BGH