In January 2001, a conference titled "Biotechnology: Progress or Problem? A Conference for Developing Community Leaders" was held in Binghamton, New York, to explore leadership challenges related to agricultural biotechnology. These proceedings include papers for fourteen of the nineteen conference presentations and summaries of pre-conference and participant surveys. The papers provide an overview of select issues related to agricultural biotechnology. The objectives of the conference were to: Gain a working knowledge of biotechnology, related issues, and ethical challenges; Explore communication and decision-making processes; Enable participants to make personal decisions and communicate with others who hold different perspectives and values; Expand leadership skills; Build networks among diverse interests in the Northeast. These proceedings provide a basis for individuals or groups to explore their concerns about agricultural biotechnology. Groups can review the papers, explore the issues, and develop a unique list of concerns. Alternatively, groups or individuals can review the one hundred twenty discussion topics in appendix 4 (page 171), categorize them into common themes, and develop their own discussion topics. It is an exercise that encourages in-depth thought on the issues. DUE TO OUSTANDING COPYRIGHT ISSUES OR CLEARLY IDENTIFIED OUT-OF-DATE PRACTICES (E.G. SAFETY CONCERNS), ONLY THE FRONT MATTER (E.G. COVER, ToC, ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS, ETC) ARE PROVIDED HERE AT THIS TIME. Print copies of this item can be found at libraries listed here: www.worldcat.org/oclc/46769490