Producing and obtaining food.
Titre:
Producing and obtaining food.
Sommaire:
"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".
Date de publication comme intervalle:
2008
SERIES_EPSB:
Description matérielle:
64 p. : ill.
Note générale:
31.00
Includes glossary and index.
Table des matières:
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.
Vedette secondaire - Nom collectif:
Numéro international normalisé des livres (ISBN):
9780716614098
Informations de publication:
Chicago, IL : World Book, 2008.
