Agroecology

Organic farming is becoming an increasingly popular market throughout the world. (Adam, 2004, p. 666). The aims of organic farming are, to decrease pollution, maintain soil fertility and biodiversity, be more sustainable, and have increased nutritional benefits than conventionally grown foods (Yaping et. al., 2003, p. 298). While the aim of conventional farming is to provide safe, proficient supplies of food, in abundance and at low prices (Trewavas, 2001, p.409). Since 1996, the amount of land

Documentaries have been around for ages. The genre is often based on true events or facts. When a viewer watches a documentary, they often feel empowered. They feel empowered to either take action because they support the views of the film, or take action against the film if they do not agree with the views of the film. While some people turn to the news to find out about social issues, people also turn to documentaries. In an article talking about documentaries and their impact, it stated “with

Over the years agriculture has nearly diminished from the workforce. Why is this happening? In fact, ever since the Industrial Revolution’s promises of “big city success” agriculture has taken a hit. Agriculture has been a foundation for the infrastructure of the United States since it’s creation. Agricultural careers are a necessity for the nation. It is important through the history, from whom it affects, the effects on the environment and people, and to find a solution to the loss of this core

Food is, quite simply, essential. Without it, life can only exist for a short period of time. How we manage to produce enough food to survive will have an impact on the environment as the food systems we use can both contribute to environmental damage and yet be affected by it in turn (Jehlicka & Raghuram, 2013). Given that agriculture contributes a substantial amount of Greenhouse Gasses (over 50% combined) means that food systems are at the heart of climate change (Jehlicka & Raghuram, 2013). Food

utilizing the example of Agroecology vs. Industrial farming. Natural can be defined as anything that has been produced by nature and not made or altered by humankind in any way. The “natural=good” idea argues that anything that is produced, preserved, protected, and so on, in natural ways or with naturally occurring products is the better alternative to something that was done artificially or human made. The “natural=good” idea can be used when arguing in favor of Agroecology over Industrial farming

Although most of the world’s food supply comes from rural areas, those areas are the ones with the most food deficient people. Food production grows more rapidly than does the world’s population, but yet there are still many people who lack access to food. Cuba struggled for a long time to recover their agricultural systems and produce enough food for even themselves. Today Cuba’s agricultural production is better and more self-sufficient than ever before. Conserving the environment has growing

Hello, all! I am Sarah Acado and I am majoring in Biology and obtaining a certificate in Agroecology, its great to have a green thumb. I am currently employed with the USDA Research center. Besides work and school , I enjoy spending time with my significant others. I enjoy outside activities and I like to go to arcades and act as if I am thirteen years old with no responsibilities in the world (yeah right). I expect to learn more about the human race and why we do certain things

Feeding and Fishing: the Issue Facing the U.S. and the Global Community “Give a man a fish, feed him for a day; teach a man to fish, feed him for life.” When translated into agricultural terms, this Chinese proverb confronts the question facing the United States and the global community today. The United States has been providing food for the rest of the world for years. While this illustration of care is commendable, it also has a downside. In the future, and debatably in the present

Since the dawn of civilization, mankind has sought to transform, control, and dominate the earth, so as to profit from its fruits. Now, thousands of years later, it has come to light that humans may be solely responsible for irreversible damage done to the earth and a march for justice and reparation has ensued. As a member of the EU and a major contributor to the world economy, France has seen considerable distress from the effects of climate change, economically, socially and environmentally and

Vertical Farms- Vertical farming is a component of urban agriculture and is the practice of producing food in vertically stacked layers or vertically inclined surfaces. Advantages of Vertical Farming Minimum Input – Maximum Output Vertical Farming is a revolutionary approach to producing high quantities of nutritious and quality fresh food all year round, without relying on skilled labour, favourable weather, high soil fertility or high water usage. Vertical Farm Systems growing cycles are consistent