Producing and obtaining food.

Title
Producing and obtaining food.

Summary
"An exploration of the environmental, health, and social issues of modern agriculture. Features include fact boxes, sidebars, activities, glossary, list of recommended reading and Web sites, and index".

Year Published
2008

Series
Living green

Physical Description
64 p. : ill.

Note
31.00
 
Includes glossary and index.

Contents
What is conventional agriculture? -- The rise of agribusinesses -- Genetically modified foods -- Environmental effects of conventional agriculture -- What is sustainable agriculture? -- Alternatives to synthetic chemicals -- The organic movement -- The growth of organic agribusinesses -- The pros and cons of organic foods -- The social issues of agriculture -- Making green food choices -- Fruits and vegetables -- Meat and poultry -- Dairy products -- Seafood -- Beans and grains -- Chocolate and coffee -- Where to shop -- Green practices at home -- Going green at school.

Subject
Agriculture -- Environmental aspects.
 
Agriculture -- Health aspects.
 
Agriculture -- Social aspects.
 
Agriculture

Added Corporate Author
World Book, Inc.

Summary
"An exploration of the environmental, health, and social issues of modern agriculture. Features include fact boxes, sidebars, activities, glossary, list of recommended reading and Web sites, and index".

ISBN
9780716614098

Publisher
Chicago, IL : World Book, 2008.


LibraryCall NumberTypeItem BarcodeStatus
Hardisty630 DEBBook30512000149516Non-Fiction