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.
| Library | Call Number | Type | Item Barcode | Status |
|---|
| Hardisty | 630 DEB | Book | 30512000149516 | Non-Fiction |