I’ve been a champion of biotechnology in agriculture for two decades, telling the story of my unlikely decision to become a farmer following a career in other areas — and especially the tale of how GMOs equipped me with the tools I’ve needed to succeed as a single mother who grows corn and other crops in the Philippines.

The ability of GMOs to fight pests and weeds has allowed me to buy a home and send my kids to school. It has made a huge difference in our lives, and I’m forever grateful to have enjoyed access to the technologies that have made my resilience possible.

My special mission is to share this experience ...