Producing and obtaining food.
Título:
Producing and obtaining food.
Resumen:
"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".
Fecha de publicación como intervalo:
2008
SERIES_EPSB:
Descripción física:
64 p. : ill.
Nota general:
31.00
Includes glossary and index.
Contenido:
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.
Autor corporativo añadido:
ISBN:
9780716614098
Información de publicación:
Chicago, IL : World Book, 2008.