Monsanto vs. Schmeiser case.
this is the grading rubric:
1. All topics were discussed in clear detail.
2. Author supported assertions correctly.
3. Ideas were inter-related coherently and logically.
4. Author creatively enhances the topic.
5. Addresses Monsanto’s probable reasons related to increased crop production
6. Discusses role of government in approving genetically-engineered crops
7. Explain the role of agribusiness and farmer acceptance
8. Impact of anti-biotech campaigns is addressed
9. States opinion about Monsanto and its operations from a bioethical standpoint
10. States opinion about how Monsanto and Schmeiser case has affected public opinion of Monsanto.
ORGANIZATION (25%)
11. An introduction previews main points of study
12. Body of paper develops and elaborates main ideas.
13. A conclusion summarizes main points.
WRITING MECHANICS and STYLE (25%)
14. Paper free of mechanical errors (e.g., misspellings, typos, etc.)
15.. Paper grammatically sound (proper sentence structure)
16. Citations and references in proper style (e.g., APA).
Monsanto is a Fortune 500 company committed to sustainable agriculture and working
alongside farmers to produce the food that our country needs.
They produce agricultural and vegetable seeds, crop protection chemicals, and biotechnology to
alter plant traits. Globally, they employ 21,035 people at 404 facilities in 66 countries. However,
since the 1950s, Monsanto has been involved in some less than ethical practices. Most notable,
Monsanto sued Percy Schmeiser for using a Monsanto product, claiming patent infringement.
The courts determined that the Monsanto patent was valid, but did not require Mr. Schmeiser to
pay the $400,000.
For your case study, please provide:
1. A more detailed account of the Monsanto vs. Schmeiser case
2. Your case study should also address the likely reasons for Monsanto’s approach to increase
crop production, roles of government in approving genetically engineered crops, agbiotech and
farmer acceptance, and antibiotech campaigns associated with this case
3. Also, include your opinion on Monsanto and how the company is operated from a bioethical
standpoint
4. Lastly, how do you think the Monsanto vs. Schmeiser case has affected the public opinion of
Monsanto and its place in agriculture?
Length of paper: 1000-1200 words