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:
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.
Added Corporate Author:
ISBN:
9780716614098
Publisher:
Chicago, IL : World Book, 2008.