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Organic Farming Dangers
The Dangers of Organic Farming (writing prompt 4)
Although there are numerous advantages to organic farming, there is also advantages to modern
industrial farming. The world population has been increasing dramatically each year. In the 1960's
the world population reached 3 billion, by 2000 the population doubled to 6 billion people. Today,
there is roughly 7.4 billion people around the world. This drastic increase in population needed a
drastic change in food production. To insure there was enough food for the world, there needed to be
a better faster method to producing larger quantities of food. Industrial farming was the solution.
Before industrial farming, farming was on a small scale. Used mainly for feeding the farmers and
those in nearby towns. By using industrial agriculture methods, farmers were capable of creating a
large amount of product while fighting the continuous battle of weeds. Of course this method of
farming had multiple disadvantages. The crops became dependent on the weed killers, the weeds
would need stronger killers each season, the combination of weed killer and pesticides then
deprived the soil of nutrients. All of these devastating negatives transformed into a continuance
cycle. Famers needed to buy both stronger weed killer, and fertilization in order to keep up with the
demand of the economy. As the farmers bought more and more, the prices of the fertilizers and
weed killers rose. Meanwhile the value of their crops plummeted. Looking at all of
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Sustainability Vs. Conventional Farming
In Time magazine, Brian Walsh states that today, Agriculture takes up one third of the planet.
(Walsh) Agriculture is the science, art, or occupation concerned with cultivating land, raising crops,
growing, feeding, breeding, and raising livestock. (Dictionary) According to the United States
Department of Agriculture (USDA), when you add the word sustainable to agriculture, it means an
integrated system of plant and animal production having a site–specific application. (Gold) The
sales of organics are at an all time high, but the concern is that consumers do not know the true facts
behind organic farming. Oftentimes, organics are said to be sustainable and are better for the public
than conventional farming, but that is not true. Organic farming is not sustainable. This is proven by
giving the true meaning of sustainability vs. conventional farming, stating the regulations behind
organic farming, and use the two to show how all of this affects the consumers. Sustainability is a
word that is misunderstood by the public. Sustainable agriculture was addressed by congress in
1990 when forming the "Farm Bill" or the Food, Agriculture, Conservation, and Trade Act of 1990
(FACTA). (Gold) Under public law 101–624, title XVI, subtitle A, section 1603 (Government
Printing Office, Washington, DC, 1990), it states that sustainable agriculture has to have site specific
practices that will, over a long term:
Satisfy human food and fiber needs
Enhance environmental quality and
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Biodynamic Farming Vs Bionamic Farming
My third main point is against the use of pesticides is organic and biodynamic farming. Organic
farming is a method of crop and livestock production that involves much more than choosing not to
use pesticides, fertilizers, genetically modified organisms, antibiotics and growth hormones.
Yakowski states, "Maintaining the health of the soil is a key organic principle" (16). To continue to
have healthy soil farmers need to avoid the use of genetically modified organisms (GMOs). GMOs
harm soil quality, disrupt ecosystems, and decrease annual crop yield potential. Yakowski states,
"Animals raised on an organic farm, whether chickens or cattle, must be provided with humane
living conditions, such as access to the outdoors, adequate space, grazing pastures, and organically
produced feed" (17). Keeping these living conditions help the animals to reduce potential illnesses.
Synthetic growth regulators, steroids, antibiotics, and hormones are not able to be used for the
animals at any time. Yakowski states, "Biodynamic farming incorporates many of the methods used
in organic farming. It's not just about sustainability, but also focuses highly on regeneration of the
soil" (19). Farmers use cover crops and companion planting instead of chemical controls which is
way better for the environment. Biodynamic farming does not use any chemical preparations. They
use things such as manure, fermented herbs such as chamomile and valerian, or minerals such as
silica. The crops you obtain from
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Effects Of Factory Farming
The mistreatment of animals in the United States is often overlooked as a major issue. Many
Americans will often show disdain for countries that consume animals that they consider to be
family, such as cats and dogs. However, most Americans do not see the hypocrisy in the
maltreatment of animals that are eaten, such as cows, pigs, and chickens. While many farms try their
best to provide humane conditions, there are over 465,000 factory farms in the United States, where
animals are treated as nothing more than a product. Factory farming is a relatively recent
agricultural practice that began around the 1950's (Factory Farming). Factory Farming is a basic
term that refers to an industrial animal production facility. There are two classifications for factory
farms; "concentrated animal feeding operation (CAFO)," and "animal feeding operation (AFO)
(Factory Farming)." When a factory farm is created it is originally classified as an AFO but once it
meets a certain size or it is classified by the Environmental Protection Agency as a "significant
contributor of pollutants to waters of the United States" it upgraded to a CAFO (Factory Farming).
In this essay I argue that the practice of factory farming should be prohibited because of the
inhumane treatment of animals as well as the negative effects on humans and the environment. It
isn't hard to find examples of the injustice done to animals in these factory farms. In an expose by
the Rolling Stones, called "In the Belly of
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Organic Farming Essay
Since the time of when early settlers arrived in Jamestown, Virginia, farming has proven to be a
reliable solution to many crises within the food industry. After all, learning how to farm from the
Native Americans saved the colonies from famine during the 17th century. Fast–forward a couple
centuries to the 1800s. During the 1840s, commercial farming became a new trend as farmers began
seeing quicker production and a bigger profit. The inventions of irrigation and chemical fertilizers
also happened during this time. Subsequently, these farming techniques have further influenced the
ones today. However, the introduction of organic farming methods has created uproar within the
agricultural industry due to its impressive success. Polyface farms have become the leading icon for
how organic farming methods can and will be most successful in the journey towards revitalizing
the United States' food industry. These organic farming techniques were formed based upon the
issues that industrial farming uses. In Michael Pollan's article The Animals: Practicing Complexity,
industrial farming techniques "follow a clear, linear, hierarchical logic" unlike Polyface's system,
which is more difficult to describe. Many see industrial methods as disrespectful to the lives of
animals in which we harvest. The practices that Polyface Farms use present
Spencer 2 a way to honor the lives that are taken away from animals. As Pollan says, "Farming is
not adapted to large–scale operations because
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Advantages And Disadvantages Of Factory Farming
Drawbacks of Factory Farming
My dad is an accountant who recently turned into a farmer. He has been driving past farms for
years, yet it never crossed his mind he would be the one driving the tractor and feeding the pigs.
About a year ago, he took his love for nature to the next level and began helping a friend at his farm.
Not only did my dad learn the intricacies of farming, but gained a deep understanding of the positive
effects of free–range farming and negative impact of factory farming. He shared his new knowledge
with our family and together we begin to build our own farm in order to produce products that were
free from the harms of factory farming. Factory farming is the process used to obtain most of meat
we eat. The details of where our meat comes from is usually overlooked, even by my dad.
Unfortunately, factory farming damages the environment, along with the health of humans. Not only
does it affect us, but it is not healthy for the animals being raised either. These disadvantages are
why free–range farms are healthier for our society. What is it about factory farming that is more
dangerous to the environment, people, and animals?(In example, but no flow) It is not only my dad
who is experiencing this behavior of turning his organized, (words to describe businessman) into a
urban, sustainable farm. "The Houston Lawyer", news article, tells a story about an older man,
whose has a family, who works as a lawyer but recently became a part–time farmer in
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Concentrated Animal Farming
Concentrated animal feeding operations have industrialized a once natural process. Designed as
large–scale agricultural and livestock operations, CAFOs seek to maximize production of meat,
dairy, and eggs through low cost and larger profit margins. CAFOs are defined as animal feeding
operations that confine a certain number of animals to a small space for up to or over forty–five
days. Vegetation is minimal and the waste must be controlled into a lagoon or separate water supply.
Farmers find benefits in the technological innovations and advancements provided by these farming
practices that increase efficiency in overall livestock production. However, the large–scale
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Egg–laying hens are deprived of any humanity and subjected to the harshest conditions of any
animal. Facilities that prioritize eggs begin by disposing of the males. Disposal may include of
electrocution, maceration, or gas asphyxiation. The remaining hens are de–beaked, a process that
involves searing off the beak with a hot instrument. They are then confined to battery cages, an
eight–by–ten area shared with other birds. The resulting stress and anxiety of these traumas causes
chronic pain and heart disease while the abrasive wires cause bruises and lacerations. In these
conditions, the hens are forced to breed more than 250% times their normal annual yield. (Factory
Farming, n.d.) In 1900, one hen would lay 83 eggs annually. By 2000, a single hen would lay
around 300 eggs annually. (Intensive Animal Farming, 2016) Numerous conditions are set in order
to force an artificial egg–laying cycle. Diets and nutrients are carefully measured and monitored to
ensure the greatest yield. Young hens are fed high protein and calcium diets to support substantial
growth. A 20% protein diet is common until the laying period when protein amounts will decrease
to 10%. Forced–molting is a commonplace practice, often coupled with light manipulation. An
increased light exposure will begin around week sixteen and carry on throughout a hen's lifespan.
Ninety percent of hens will
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The Dangers of Factory Farming
Many individuals have seen or heard of the videos on the internet of various slaughterhouses across
the country as well as the videos of factory farms and how their livestock are raised, along with
Rachel Carson's various books about the dangers of pesticides. Until the 1950's, farming never used
hormones to increase growth pace to achieve meatier animals. Factory farms and the mass
production of animals have caused corporations to stop thinking about the quality of their foods, but
the quantity and efficiency in which consumers receive it. Factory farm raised animals are produced
to become our food and sold in stores, but they do not have to live in such poor, unhealthy
conditions or live short lives full of pain. While factory farms are beneficial to the economy,
ultimately they are harmful to the environment and the health of people and animals. Therefore we
should find alternatives to factory farming.
Because the United States has become all about mass production and making products as fast as
possible, corporations are more concerned with quantity rather than quality. Animals are being
injected with hormones to grow faster so they can be slaughtered, packaged and sold even sooner.
Factory farms are lashing out at anyone trying to expose what actually happens behind these closed
doors. Some states, like New Mexico, North Carolina, Wyoming, and Vermont are trying to pass
laws that criminalize anyone who secretly videotapes what is happening behind closed doors.
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Factory Farming Injustice
Drowned alive in hot acid. Grinded up the day they hatch. Kept in unbelievably small cages. For
what? For money, for mass production. How would you feel if this happened to you or your kids?
How much fear and distress would you have? Inhumane is torturing/killing of animals for food
that's likely to end up in your garbage. All of these unimaginable things exist, and you probably
contributed to this the last time you ate. In fact, over 90% of the population are eating food that is
Factory Farmed. Factory Farming is an injustice that kills animals in an inhumane way, this exists in
almost all U.S. farms, this injustice can be solved by buying food that is organic.
What is Factory Farming? Factory farming is the manufacturing technique used to
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The Objectives Of Organic Farming
Organic Farming is the practice of producing food without the use of harmful chemicals that can
cause great damage to the environment. Their production is natural and is done without the use of
things like pesticides, herbicides or growth hormones in order to protect the surrounding areas. They
are produced without synthetic chemicals and no genetic modification can be used for these
particular plants. These plants are supposed to have higher nutritional quality without artificial
fertilisers or synthetic chemicals. Organic Farming falls within the Agriculture and Fisheries sector
as it involves cultivating of land to grow foods.
The aim of Organic Farming is to improve soil fertility by using different techniques such as crop
rotation and organic to assist in plant growth rather than using growth hormones or synthetic
chemicals.
In order to turn things organic, there is a process which must happen. Farmers must ensure that they
have effectively improved the fertility of their soil and they must try to eliminate weeds and pests
without using chemicals to do so. These things must be planned in order for the process to happen
sooner.
The Organic Federation of Australia (OFA) is one of the main organic organisations ins Australia
and was established in 1998 in order to represent organic and biodynamic industries within the
country. They wish to promote organic farming from a simple niche market to a larger and more
significant part of Australian food.
In order for packaging
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Farming In Canada
Agriculture has been a staple of the Canadian experience, it has experienced times of trial in the past
and overcome them. However, the scope of the problem facing contemporary farmers in Canada,
and New Brunswick, has reached epic proportions. This problem has several contributing factors
including: the devolution of agriculture into large singular operations, and the simultaneous
environmental degradation. These problems were caused by new trade policies and a farmers lack of
access to markets, and the subsequent affects this has on the consumer population. Additionally,
there is a diminished income from farming making farming an economically unviable option.
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The current situation across Canada has is one of decreasing farm operations, while simultaneously
those farms that remain are larger (Eagle 2016, 16). This is bad for several reasons. First, as farm
sizes expand so too do crops planted leading to 'monoculture' techniques of farming (Zentner et. al
2011, 114). In agriculture, monoculture farming while increasing short–term benefits from increased
crop yield is detrimental in the long–term (Entz 2015, 28). This is evident in a decrease in crop yield
and the degradation of the environment, which consequently decreases income generated (Pare et. al
2014, 83). The greater impact of monoculture agriculture is the detrimental effect it has on the
environment. While farming is the lifeblood of a nation, if it engenders environmental devastation
then its necessity is severely limited. Current farming practices are having an ever greater
environmental impact (Zentner et. al 2011, 114). This is a product of how farming is conducted, as
contemporary farming is dependent upon non–renewable sources of energy for most aspects of the
farming process, including preparation of land and harvesting of crops (Zentner et. al 2011, 114).
Besides the increasingly detrimental effect on the environment, another impact of monoculture
farming is the impact on
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Disadvantages Of Factory Farming
From the moment of its existence, human beings have found various ways to sustain their life. In
primitive times, people became hunters, and these hunters hunted animals and fed their flesh. More
recently, people have started migrating to areas where water is located. People have begun to
cultivate in water–borne areas. Agriculture has no risk and is more efficient than hunting. In the
following years, people developed in agriculture with the development of technology and the
globalization of trade. As of the 19th century, machine power has come to the forefront. Machine
power has begun to be used in agriculture. After the 20th century, animal farms started to be
established. These farms are factories and have many machines in place so that animals can produce
more efficiently. It is aimed to accelerate animal production on these farms. For example, chickens
give eggs faster or cows give more milk. People called these formations factory farms. When the
21st century comes, factory farming has overcome natural livestock. Most animal products that
people consume are produced in factory farms. Factory farming is considered to have been created
for the benefit of people. But factory farming has had great damage to the environment. There are a
lot of disadvanteges of factory farming to environment. One of the most important disadvantages of
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Factory Farming pollutes nature and causes it to disappear, causing human beings and animals to
become ill and even genetics to change. If Factory Farmers do not follow the law, the world is
heavily impacted and even the ecosystem may collapse. If mankind is looking for a solution, it must
take very serious laws that pollute the environment. But the lobby of Factory Farms does not allow
it. The best solution is to remove the factory farms and install natural farms
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Advantage Of Factory Farming
When it comes to factory farming it may be cheaper, but sustainable farming practices have their
advantages. When it comes to our society it can make communities proud of where their food comes
from and be healthier for the local community. "Pasture–based agriculture has the potential to
enhance social sustainability as well, providing an alternative to large confined animal feeding
operations (CAFOs)–which have been the focus of many community disputes and have been
associated with health problems and decreased property values for residential neighbors."(Conner &
Oppenheim, 2008) There are also some advantages when it comes to economics. "Grazing dairy
operations generally require less investment, earn greater returns, and achieve higher net income per
cow and per cwt (Conner et al., 2006). Reliance on grass–based feed may also help farmers better
manage risk in grain supply and potential price volatility as increasing amounts of field crops are
used in bio–fuel production." (Conner & Oppenheim, 2008) It may take time, but small to medium
sustainable farms would be possible and could have economic growth for the local communities.
Consumers are increasingly demanding a more sustainable product because they hear and see what
is happening at factory farms. "Consumer segments are increasingly buying foods that claim
enhanced human health, animal welfare, and ecological impacts."(Conner & Oppenheim, 2008)
Consumers are willing to pay more for products that improve their health and humanly treat
animals. "Consumer segments are willing to pay a premium for pasture–raised (also called grass–
fed) beef. In one study, 23% of consumers preferred grass– over grain–fed beef and were willing to
pay on average $1.36 more per pound."(Conner & Oppenheim, 2008) Consumers are started to
become more educated by the media and wanting to be more health conscious. When they learn
about the benefits of these products, they are willing to pay more. There are many ways we can
educate the public about the benefits of pasture raised and humanly raised products. For millennials
and college students who are looking for healthier meals I believe guest speakers and events on
campus can help educate students. Also educating our elderly
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Pros Of Factory Farming
The most common and probably the most controversial method of farming is factory farming.
Factory farming is the method of farming which involves the quickest wait times for the meat to
raised and the most GMOs and hormones added to the meat. This method of farming was designed
by the food corporations to maximize the amount of animals produced at the lowest cost. For
example, Chickens are raised in these large metal tubular buildings. These buildings are windowless
and can hold up to ten thousand chickens. The chickens are crammed into the space with no space to
wander about. Also because of the food industry, the chicken is genetically modified to have bigger
breast and thighs so the company can sell more meat. Even though I am using chickens
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The Pros And Cons Of Organic Farming
As time has gone on, there are major controversy over whether the methods used in the agricultural
industry are appropriate or not. One issue in particular that the Ag industry faces, is whether
conventional or organic produce is superior. A man by the name of Steven Savage has lived most of
his life with the pressure to "go organic", but he's never been fond of organic farming practices.
While growing up, his generation was influenced by the book "Silent Spring", and he was also very
involved in an organization known as the Wilderness Society. He even helped his grandfather grow
crops in an organic garden, and was good friends with people on the forefront of the new exercise
called organic farming. Even though Steven Savage was affiliated with the organic industry most of
his upbringing, he has realized that the use of organic foods creates "self–imposed limitations and is
not properly ethical" (Savage). Steven Savage argues that most people don't purchase conventional
grown food because many think organic foods contains better nutrition and are safer, but studies
show that there is no difference between organic and inorganic grown crops. He also claims both
organic and conventional farming practices use pesticides that are "safe when used according to the
label requirements". Therefore, a safe measure of pesticide residue appears on both conventional
and organically grown produce. He also argues that organic food organizations create fear based
messages to draw people
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Ethical Issues On Factory Farming
Throughout the years of society our views on factory farming have drastically changed. Many
people used to think that our biggest problem with factory farming was how we would mutilate and
torture innocent animals. Animals would be put in a situation where they would be force fed, and
sometimes beaten by humans, the unthinkable has already happened and now we have to think
about the long term effects of Factory Farming. However, as significant as the ethical argument is,
people are also ignoring the fact of it being so bad for your body. Cancer, H1N1, and Avian Flu are
the main health problems due to Factory Farming. On top of that we have 3 million people getting
diagnosed with obesity from all the antibiotics there putting in from the the meat. The amount of
people it is affecting is outstanding, not only for the meat but the factory farming also affecting our
water. The thing that we thought that was the safest for our bodies in the one thing we have to worry
about most, for our generation to the next this is a issue we can't ignore.
The real fact of this is with we the people are buying with our hard earned money to consume meat
and dairy products containing hormones, antibiotics, pesticides and dioxins. According to the
HuffPost, Nil Zacharias proves that by consuming these products it can lead to cancer, heart
problems and other degenerative diseases in humans (Zacharias). Choosing to help the government
by providing money in their
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The Dangers Of Factory Farming
Do you know what you're eating when you buy poultry from supermarkets? Do you know what
you're eating when you eat from McDonalds, Wendys, Arbys, and Taco Bell?
Factory farming affects all area such as humans, environment, diseases, and animals.
Animals in the factory farms are commonly infected with a number of pathogens capable of causing
food related illness and death that are to consumers in the flesh itself. Animals who are raised for
food are denied their most basic needs and suffer both physical and psychological disorders as
results. Factory farming confine animals by the thousands in massive warehouses, treating them like
production units. Millions are packed in cages and creates so tightly that they can't walk, turn
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The government claims if you force them to reduce how much they pollute, they're not going to be
able to operate. They're essentially saying that they can only make money by polluting and by
breaking the law. Factory farming has also became one of the most filthiest industries in america,
producing an ocean of fecal matter early. Fishes were dying in really weird ways. The Algae Creates
oxygen during the day through photosynthesis and expels the carbon dioxide at night. When all this
happens there is literally no kind of oxygen in the water for them to breathe. Distant noxious,
smelling air borne ammonia. A toxic gas released by decomposing animal waste can travel before
hitting soul or water up to 300 miles. The Number of pounds of fecal matter that animals raised for
food in the U.S. Produce per second is 87,000. The Amount of factory farm animal waste generated
in the U.S. each year is 500 million tons. The Earth's Total land mass used for animal grazing is
26%. Manure can also contain traces of salt and heavy metals, which can end up in bodies of water
and accumulate in the sediment,
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Factory Farming Benefits
Pushing the Boundaries of Science: Industrial Agriculture
What is Industrial Agriculture? Also known as Factory Farming, Industrial Agriculture is a modern
type of agriculture, which involves high inputs of money, eliminating jobs (as well as creating
pollution) by using pesticides in place of heavy machinery, and a dense population of animals raised
on limited land requiring massive amounts of sustenance. (Sustainabletable.org, "Industrial
Livestock Production") FarmSanctuary.org states that Factory Farms abuse animals and exploit the
environment for profit in order to dominate U.S. food production. Environmentalists and animal
lovers criticize Factory Farms due to the controversy surrounding the treatment of animals and the
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In chapter five, Victor Frankenstein expresses his horror: "I beheld the wretch – the miserable
monster whom I had created...His jaws opened, and he muttered some inarticulate sounds, while a
grin wrinkled his cheeks. He might have spoken, but I did not hear...fearing each sound as if it were
to announce the approach of the demoniacal corpse to which I had so miserably given life." The
creature to whom he has given life now terrifies Victor and makes him regret his decision. This
raises the question: When does science go too far? Like Frankenstein's creation of life, Factory
Farms push the limits of science by attempting to control a set part of nature. Industrial Agriculture
exploits nature for profit which is much like Frankenstein's desire to create life from dead matter;
where the desire to gain is more important than the consequences. Farm animals are similar to the
Creature since they are mistreated for no reason other than being non–human. By detaining animals
and making them suffer for the sole means of food production, Agriculturists become a modern–day
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The Benefits Of Organic Farming
Organic Farming for Sustainability The business of organic farming has increased greatly in the last
20 years. The information we have gathered through education and research has created a market for
sustainability and profit. This paper will discuss organic farming, sustainable farming, along with
their characteristics and differences and give a broader understanding of the subjects.
Organic Farming Organic Farming combines both tradition and science to produce crops and
livestock that flourish in the absence of synthetic pesticides, herbicides, and hormones. (Diekmann,
2013). The crops produced are grown in such a way that would minimize or greatly diminish any
adverse effects on the environment. The farmers or corporations directing this process are thought to
be dedicated to control biodiversity, to cultivate and preserve a healthy soil and maintain quality
agricultural growing conditions. Another definition describes organic farming as a philosophy and
system of farming that helps maintain ecological awareness of society. (Dunn, Borawski,
Pawlewicz, 2014). It is an objective that enables farmers to grow products in cooperation and unity
with the soil and its environment.
Certification
To minimize the negative impact on the environment, certain measures need to be implemented.
Organic farming is based on special regulations, standardization and ORGANIC FARMING FOR
SUSTAINABILITY 3 certification, which is
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The Benefits Of Organic Farming
As we have been discussing in class, the debate on organic food has been rising. Many say that it is
the way of the future, while many others say it is going back to the ways of the past. When synthetic
chemical fertilizers, pesticides and herbicides are currently some of the most used things in farming
today to help facilitate perfect growing conditions and increase yields, could it be possible for
organic farmers compete with them? If organic farming were to become the go–to method of
farming, we have to ask: Is organic farming globally sustainable? While there may be many ways to
answer this question while looking at different aspects of the organic movement and their
definitions, one answer in particular jumped out at me. Organic farming is not globally sustainable
because it is not efficient enough to serve the global market. Sustainability is one of the top issues
when it comes to farming today. Farmers need to consider the effect they are having on their land
when using certain practices and products. For this reason, it is important to remember that organic
and conventional farming both require extensive work to maintain their products and to provide for
the consumer. As we have seen in Steven Shapin's essay "What Are You Buying When You Buy
Organic", in where he references Michael Pollan talking about "Asparagus, which had been grown
in Argentina, [and] air–freighted six thousand miles to the States (433)", the role of the consumer is
not limited to those in
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Commercial And Industrial Farming Vs. Farming
Topic: Commercial/industrial farming vs Family farming.
Structure: compare and contrast
Three focus Areas: Quality of food/meat. How how farms are run.
Quality of the milk.
Example paragraph
Have you ever asked yourself why is sustainable agriculture is so much better than industrial
agriculture? Or what 's in the milk i drink or the meat that i eat? Every time you sit down for a meal
containing meat or dairy you're dining with unknown carcinogens, bacteria, and other contaminants
that can accumulate in your body and remain there for years. A carcinogen is a substance,
radionuclide, or radiation that promotes carcinogenesis which is the formation of cancer.
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The reason farmers put hormones into a cow is the farmer wants really nice lean meat because
people like lean meat and the hormones help the cow established better meat, they put hormones
into dairy cows to keep them in heat and or put them into heat or keep them out of heat.
If a industrial farmer would put steroids or hormones knowing the harms and dangers of putting
steroids and hormones in there meat why not spend a couple more bucks for family farming meat, it
could definitely save you more money from getting sick from the cheap industrial meat and the need
doctors help to get rid of whatever you have been diagnosed with.
Which brings us to the quality of the milk, lots of commercial farms put steroids in there cows to
produce more milk than a regular cow could produce, prolactin, steroids including estrogens,
progesterone, corticoids, and androgens, these are just some of the steroids commercial farmers
inject in there cows. Sometimes when a cow produces too much milk they could develop mastitis in
cows, mastitis is an infection or inflammation in the udders which makes them produce chunky milk
it can be potentially fatal in the mammary gland and very expensive for the dairy
commercial/industrial farms says HDB dairy, if the udders of a dairy cow doesn 't work they often
get shot and get butchered for meat just because the farm was pushing them to hard
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Why Factory Farming Is Bad
Factory Farming, why?
Factory farming in my opinion is bad. Why is Factory farming bad? For one factory farming are bad
for the economy, people, and the planet. What is factory farming you may ask Factory farming is
where large numbers of livestock are raised indoors in conditions intended to maximize production
at a low cost to affect all of us. Factory farms rule U.S. food production, employing abusive
practices that increase businesses of the agricultural gains at the expense of the environment, our
communities, animal welfare, and even our health (farmsanctuary.org). Why do is think factory
farming is bad for one they're being raised in a bad environment. These huge meat companies have
steeply driven the price down for meat for what
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Vertical Farming In Canada
The concept of growing food in a 30 story high building, which takes up few square acres, to enable
people the potential to grow produce is absolutely fascinating. This concept can be related to that of
spatial scale as mentioned in a previous lecture. It is able to reduce the amount of land needed to
farm, yet still feed thousands of people. Not only that but it reduces scale in terms of imports. In
Canada, we do not have the outdoor climate year round to produce fresh produce, therefore in the
winter months we rely on imports from other countries to meet our demand. With vertical farming
technology it will be able to reduce the spatial distance of food production and food consumption
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It is able to provide these communities with better, healthier food that is produced within their cities.
This is very important, not only for social reasons, but for economic and environmental reasons as
well. In this case there is no need to invest in global imports which can be expensive especially
when the produce would then also have to be distributed from core regions to remote First Nations
communities. The vertical farms would also allow for a reduction in GHG's since they would not
have to be transported far distances. What also allows these farms to be more of a greener footprint
is the fact that these vertical farms, because they are indoors do not need to worry about common
pests and therefore using pesticides or other harmful, costly products. Vertical farms provide the
opportunity, not only to First Nations communities but urban centers as well, to local and potentially
organic produce all year. This can have a very positive effect on the social aspects of a community,
since they are working together, putting money back into their local economy, and becoming more
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Essay On Factory Farming
Do you know what your meal went through to get to your plate and how it is affecting your day–to–
day life? Factory farming is an industrial type operation that uses large quantities of animals to
provide food fast and efficiently. Almost all the meats and animal byproducts that we consume,
cause harm and pain to the animals as they go through the cycle of factory farming and it might
cause issues affecting your health. Factory farming is unethical because the practices are
uneconomical, unsanitary, and unnecessary. Factory farming is raising livestock with one intent in
mind, which is getting money fast while spending little. They use shortcuts to make production
more efficient, but do so without the animal's wellbeing in mind. Some people agree with the
prospects of factory farming because they benefit economically. When going to the local grocery
store and looking through the meat and egg departments, the costs are lower due to larger scaled
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We can farm large amount of animals for food and production and not have to treat them bad and
use bad practices. We can put rubber tip nubs on the chickens beaks so that they won't hurt one
another pecking. We can put sanitary coating on a cow's tail so that it won't spread diseases from
urine and manure onto the utters. We should pass more laws that will apply to all animals.
Everything that was fed and put into your dinner gets put into you, such as growth hormones,
artificial food, and unnatural products. Therefore, I believe that we should treat the animals we use
during factory farming with a little more respect and not abuse them. In conclusion, factory farming
is uneconomical, unsanitary, and unnecessary. factory farming impacts American society by
providing millions of animals per year for families all over the US and it is a good source of
revenue.We need to do what is right for the animals and help find better ways to use our money and
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Factory Farming Essay
Poultry is by far the number one meat consumed in America; it is versatile, relatively inexpensive
compared to other meats, and most importantly it can be found in every grocery store through out
the United States. All of those factors are made possible because of factory farming. Factory
farming is the reason why consumers are able to purchase low–priced poultry in their local
supermarket and also the reason why chickens and other animals are being seen as profit rather than
living, breathing beings. So what is exactly is factory farming? According to Ben Macintyre, a
writer and columnist of The Times, a British newspaper and a former chicken farm worker, he
summed up the goal of any factory farm "... to produce the maximum quantity of ... Show more
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Severely restricted inside the barren cages, the birds are unable to engage in nearly any of their
natural habits, including nesting, perching, walking, dust bathing, foraging, or even spreading their
wings" (HSUS, 2009). The chicken are not only being held at a confine filthy environment but they
are also being feed cheap grain and antibiotics to promote growth in a fast pace. The chicken will
grow so big due to the hormone that their bone cannot support their weight, therefore causes leg
problem which in result of bone disease. Consumers like children who love chicken nuggets and
chicken wings are also ingesting those antibiotics in their body every time they consume poultry
that has been treated with growth hormone. After being fed daily with antibiotics, the chicken are
big enough to go off to the slaughter house. The only federal law in the United States, which first
enacted in 1958 is the Humane Methods of Livestock Slaughter Act (HMLSA). That law was to
protects farm animals and requires that the animals be rendered insensible to pain before they are
slaughtered to ensure a quick, painless death" (Miller, 2010). Even though the chicken are shackled
upside down and pass through an electrified water bath that is intended to immobilized them before
their throat are slit, the process is so fast and ineffective that the chicken are still conscious when
they are having their throat slit, their misery only end when they hit the
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Cotton Farming Vs Cotton Farming
Organic Cotton Farming Vs. Conventional Cotton Farming
Prepared For: Kelsi Opat
ACOM 2302: Scientific Communications in Agriculture and Natural Resources
November 13, 2017
Brayden Campbell Abstract In this brief, the reader will see the differences between organic and
conventional cotton farming spreading from the country of India to the United States. For many
years, genetically modified organisms, GMO's, have been a popular debate topic for people who
believe that they are not safe. Different people have different opinions, the purpose of this brief is to
provide information about organic and conventional cotton farming. The readers will see the data
collected for both types of farming, including yields, costs, and labor. They will be able to
understand the public opinion and what they believe is the proper way to farm cotton. The reader
will be able to determine which type of farming is best suitable for them, whether they are
purchasing cotton products, or growing cotton themselves. Deciding between organic and
conventional farming will include the differences in costs, yields, labor, and the environment around
the farms, which will be compared in this brief. Introduction The cotton industry has advanced
greatly since the early 1600's (National Cotton Council of America, 2017). Everything involving the
cotton industry has changed dramatically, from harvesting methods to the ways of processing the
harvested cotton. Farmers today are still trying to figure
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Organic Farming Controversy
Chemical–free and conventional husbandry differences stem from their own methods utilized during
the comestible production. As a consequence, a wide variety of the most contentious debates have
revolved around the issue of whether avant–garde farming techniques pave the way for better living
standards. To elucidate this controversy, it should put in comparison with the inorganic cultivation.
To begin with, thanks to the tremendous momentum of the technological advancement, natural
farming utilizes substances derived from nature, which might aid people diminish the utilization of
pernicious chemicals and would be highly propitious to the ecosystem. Contrarily, with the
expenditure of various types of deleterious chemicals such as pesticides, ... Show more content on
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Conversely, natural cultivation is an advanced technology that does not harm the environment as
well as the biosphere. As a matter of fact, no longer do cultivated areas contaminated, pesticide
residual, emaciated and degraded. Instead, this technique assists boost biodiversity and the
biosphere reserve in nature and protect the environment from antiquated farming practice. It would
be the height of folly, however, not to mention some drawbacks of organic agriculture and
advantages of intensive farming. For one thing, organic farming, while conventional farming is
manufacturing bigger yields, cannot produce enough food to assuage the world's appetite. For
another thing, it would be rather difficult for the impoverished and underprivileged to afford high–
priced products from natural farming, which, consequently, can in part limit their interests of
utilizing fresh food. Meanwhile, intensive agriculture, with curtailed prices, can meet the
requirements of more people. In conclusion, there is no denying that organic and intensive farming
play a vital role in life. Notwithstanding, everything frequently parallels with its downsides and
these methods are not an exception. Anyway, with the rational ways of exploiting these
technological advances and future development in their security, hopefully all problems will be
eliminated and the merits can be
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Banning Factory Farming
Nine billion animals are killed annually in farms in the U.S alone. (A Well–Fed World) Factory
farming is horrible for the environment, cruel to animals, and harmful to humans. And for these
reasons, factory farming is an appalling business, and should be shut down.
Factory farms damage the environment. Katie Cantrell, a writer for EcoWatch, stated, "In 2005, the
EPA struck a deal with factory farms. If a few factory farms allowed the EPA to monitor air
pollution levels, the entire industry would be immune from all past and future violations of the
Clean Air Act." The Clean Air Act is a law that is used to regulate and restrict pollution. Factory
farms are not held to this rule, so they are able to ignore the environmental desecration they ... Show
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Kaye Spector announced that, "Factory farms increase the risk of pathogens like E. coli and
salmonella that cause food–borne illness in people." This means that illnesses are being spread that
wouldn't be there if these farms didn't exist. If we ban factory farms, our population will be healthier
overall. Katie Cantrell, the writer of Isn't That Illegal, stated, "Factory farms also became immune
from the Right–to–Know Act, which gives workers and communities the right to know what toxic
chemicals they're being exposed to. So what kind of pollutants are workers and surrounding
communities exposed to? Ammonia and hydrogen sulfide levels 10x higher than legal levels for the
oil industry." In other words, these horrible businesses aren't required to tell the people around them
what they are releasing. This could cause many injuries, illnesses, and even deaths. But there are
some who don't see eye to eye with these reasons. Although there are many reasons why factory
farms should be shut down, some people don't agree. They say that factory farms can produce more
food, and cost less. But, what they don't take into account is that factory farms actually give you less
options. "Factory farms leave consumers with fewer choices and make them pay more for meat,
poultry and dairy products, while farmers get paid less." This shows that not only do they give you
less variety, some products actually cost more. Not only is this unfair to the consumers, it's a
disadvantage to the
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Organic Farming Concept
Create the Value: Market Segmentation Analysis and a Value Proposition: Daylesford Organic Farm
Concept
Week 3 Assignment
Brief Description of the Daylesford Organic Farm Concept:
Daylesford concept is centered on a working organic farming. The farm was originally established
by Carole Bamford. Dayleford has a passion for seasonal, ethical produce that has translated into
two London–based farm shops and cafes and seasonal organic, produce sold in Waitrose and other
independent stores nationwide. Daylesford has won over 60 national and international awards over
the last 3 years for their delicious food, sustainable practices and for their farm shop café (2015,
January 25). They have been in business for over 30 years. They company's ... Show more content
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Statically, it shows that more families in these regions would buy affordable organic products.
Emphasis on Ethics & Socially Responsible Actions:
Marketing affordable organic food should be taking seriously and it should educate consumers on
the imports of eating healthy. Dimitri and Oberholtzer stated in their article on marketing organic
food is "the one factor that consistently influences the likelihood of a consumer's buying organic
products is education" (Dimitri and Oberholtzer 2012). It is important that mangers and marketing
staff research the healthy benefits of organic food and showing consumers real facts. It is important
that the affordable organic food to has real facts marketed because of the Federal Food Drug Act.
The FDA forbids companies to advertise fraudulently facts about food or drug products. In addition
to follow the FDA guidelines, it is important that mangers also follow Nutrition Labeling Act and
Consumer Product Safety Act. All food products should have the correct nutritional information on
the package under the Nutrition Labeling and Education Act. Also, the affordable organic food
should be process and packed follow the Consumer Product Safety Act. Every safety standards
should be in place to give the customers the healthiest and safest food on the market.
Value Proposition:
Families are wanted to buy healthier food for themselves and children because of the health
benefits. Today, more and more
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Organic Farming vs Factory Farming Essays
Many consumers and farmers have discovered that living in an industrialized culture where the
focus has become faster, bigger, and cheaper is not the best way to produce our food. Obsessed with
productivity, the agriculture industry is reaping the negative consequences of creating an
unsustainable environment for food production. Time and time again, the media captures stories
regarding deadly bacterial contamination and dangerous pesticide contamination causing illness and
death in our communities. The environment is also damaged and contaminated. This devastating
trend, due to irresponsible farming practices as a result of the industrialization of the food industry,
has become all too common. Returning to organic farming, ... Show more content on
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As the soil becomes more and more polluted with these toxins, it becomes unsustainable. Therefore,
land that would have remained fertile for centuries through the commonsense farming of our
ancestors, is being ruined by farming controlled by big corporations whose sole interest is in
immediate short term profit (Goodall 38). Industrialized livestock farming with thousands of
animals crammed into small factory spaces is responsible for numerous bacterial and viral infections
such as E.coli., Avian bird flu, Mad cow disease, Salmonella, and many more. Therefore,
conventional farmers use antibiotics to keep these animals alive. This over use of antibiotics is
causing the creation of new, resistant strains of deadly diseases that kill people and animals. Disease
is actually caused by the bad practices, shortcuts, and antibiotic resistance. This has the opposite
effect of what was intended and also costs farmers millions of dollars every year instead of saving
money. Unfortunately, conventional agriculture experts recommend these monocultural farming
practices in the name of quick, mass production. Current conventional farming practices are also
responsible for many pollution problems that would not exist otherwise. The land where we live and
grow our food, the water we drink, and the air we breathe are all being contaminated. The large
amounts of synthetic pesticides and fertilizers used on our crops are poisoning the soil, air, and
water. Toxic heavy metals such
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Farming In The United States
Farming is a type of career that few people decide to pursue. It requires a person to work long,
arduous hours in many different types of circumstances. Many people infer that farming is too
difficult for anyone to succeed. For this reason, they choose an easier career to make a living. But
many fail to understand the importance that farming has in everyone's lives. This job helps revitalize
the United States economy. It also provides some people with a source of income. Most of all, it
helps the world receive healthier foods. To become a successful farmer that impacts the world, one
must dedicate time and effort to solve potential problems. This action creates skill, skill produces
experience, and experience generates success. A farmer must decide what agricultural field he or she
wants to pursue, how he or she will accomplish these fields, and the impact that he or she wants to
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This is the difference between having a career and an average job. A career is a job that you enjoy
doing; however, a job is just a form of income. If someone decides to have a career in farming, they
must have a passion for it; otherwise, they will be miserable and struggle to get the job done. As
mentioned before, farming is considered one of the most hard–working jobs in the United States. If
someone is interested in farming just because they want some money, they will eventually have to
change their job. The passion that a person has towards farming will motivate them to find a
solution and keep them from giving up. Along with a passion for farming, one must always have a
positive outlook. Even when the situation seems hopeless, they must never give up. In this job, you
have animals or plants that depend on you for their survival. This simple, but vital, reason should
motivate a worker to give their
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The Effects Of Pesticides On Organic Farming
Humans initially began farming organically when European farmers noticed a decrease in soil
quality and crop health due to the use of chemical fertilizers ("Pesticides in Organic..." 1). This drop
in soil quality left the farmers no other choice but to cease the use of chemical fertilizers and begin
implementing less harmful supplements in order to improve crop quality ("An Oral History..."). This
less invasive method of farming, otherwise known as organic farming, takes into account "the
medium and long–term effect of agricultural interventions" ("What Are the Environmental...") to
strengthen environmental sustainability. Alternatively, industrial farming addresses problems as they
arise, whereas organic farming ensures a less destructive way of living by taking preventative
measures associated with the environment and health. As more consumers switch to the organic
lifestyle, this proactive trend is estimated to grow at an annual rate of 14% until 2018 within the
United States (Daniells). The estimated growth rate of the organic food market is significantly
higher than the growth rate of the conventional food market (Daniells), thereby making "organic
sales account for over 4 percent of total U.S. food sales" (USDA–ERS). According to the USDA,
this organic trend has implemented organic products in roughly three out of four conventional
grocery stores in the United States ("USDA–ERS"). While conventional farmers are not losing all of
their buyers, many consumers have appealed to
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Comparing Organic Farming and Conventional Farming
There are many evidences exist that due to conversion of conventional to organic farming,
producers have received better yield, on the contrary, many reviewed findings show that in
conversion period, farmers have gained lower yield. Many researchers' evidences have also revealed
that, in the long term, organic farming system may work to enhance agricultural productivity
(Hoque, 2012). For instance, in many developing countries, significant amount of yield rises in
crops and fruits in terms of organic farming projects. These achievements are varied with soil
fertility management procedures such as proper composting, green manure, cover crops, legumes
culture, crop rotation, organic fertilizer application and other soil conservation practices (Zundel and
Kilcher, 2007).
The average yield of organic farming over all crops was 75% of conventional crop yield. The main
reason for low yield in organic farming was insufficient availability of nutrient. Input energy
consumption in organic farming was 21% lower than conventional farming. Lower energy inputs in
organic farming were mainly due to the low use of synthetic fertilizers and pesticides (Tuomisto et
al., 2012). The individual yield in organic crops are on average 80% of conventional crops and the
average yield gap between organic and conventional farming is more than 20% (De Ponti et al.,
2012). The yield from organic Chinese kale was approximately 5 times lower than conventional
Chinese kale. The higher yield in
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Factory Farming Essay
Factory Farming and Animal Cruelty
Animal rights are practically non–existent in many different ways today. Factory farming is
probably the worst thing they can do to the poor helpless animals. Factory farming effects chickens,
cows, pigs, and many other animals that are used for food, milk and eggs. One of the biggest
organizations against factory farming is called Compassion Over Killing (COK). They go to great
lengths to protest and inform people about animal cruelty.
Chickens have to endure suffering that no living thing should have to go through. The egg laying
chickens have to be forced into tiny cages without enough room to stretch their wings. Up to 8 hens
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The chickens are selectively bred and are given special drugs in the food and water to make the
chickens grow incredibly fast. Because of the breeding and drugs, a lot of the chickens develop leg
problems which make is sometimes impossible to walk and stand so they either can't get to the food
or they can't reach the water. Also, because of the ammonia in the feces, the chickens often get the
skin on their stomachs burnt because the ammonia is so strong and will just sear the feathers and
skin. The ammonia is also in the air so it is hard to breath and just think of what is in the chicken
that you eat on a daily basis. When the chickens turn 7 weeks old, they are transported to the
slaughter house and are hung by their feet and on conveyer belts and they go past a blade that is
supposed to slit the chickens throat while conscious which is incredibly painful but sometimes it
misses so the chicken is thrown into boiling water alive and usually drowns while getting burnt.
After that, the bodies are striped and beheaded and are cut up to be eaten.
Because of the way these chickens a raised and treated, there is no way it can be healthy eating the
chickens, or the eggs. The chickens that you eat are pumped full chemicals so they are bigger and
fatter but it is obviously not natural for anything to eat these chickens. Plus, it is terribly cruel the
way the chickens are handled and "cared for". I know that most people
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Vertical Farming: The Demand is Rising
Vertical Farming: The Demand is Rising According to an extensive projection research project, the
population of America is expected to increase to approximately 438 million citizens by the year
2050 (Passel). This is a sharp increase in today's population of roughly 315 million. If this
projection is accurate, it looks like our nation is at a high risk of overpopulation. Imagine living in a
town where you can't drink tap water without the risk of contracting numerous illnesses from it.
Where the only food that hasn't been put through countless forms of processing is far beyond your
budget. Where going outside isn't refreshing because the place you live in is so crowded you feel
like you're going to suffocate. This is just a taste of what overpopulation looks like. However, there
is a huge step we can take to prevent dangerously crowded cities. We have a lot of land that is being
used for farming, and this farmland could be renovated into cities. Vertical farming could be the key
improvement to our country's rise in population. In his book The World is Flat, Thomas Friedman
wrote of numerous techniques that the most successful individuals and businesses use to ensure they
remain at the top of the food chain. Using these techniques decrease the likelihood of an individual's
job being outsourced or automated, and help companies stay successful. Vertical farming has great
potential because it requires a vast amount of synthesis between workers, and it applies to
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Factory Farming Essay
Industrialization has revolutionized America's economy. Mass production allows products in
demand to be easily available for purchase. But at what point does this system cross the line? It is
one thing to mass produce electronics and clothing, for example, but applying mass production to
the meat industry is entirely different. In order to generate the most profit, livestock are killed
systematically at a massive scale on an assembly line. These animals are treated as nothing more
than objects that can be processed, packaged, and sold to a consumer. For this business to take place
with both time and cost efficiency, the welfare of the livestock is placed as one of the last priorities.
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A problem that arises from this is that animal abuse can take place without any consequences,
simply because it goes unseen. Therefore, the installation of video cameras to monitor behavior
inside of farms will help in the process of finding those who are guilty. Undercover videos of the
animals being killed in such a brutal fashion only gives the farm a poor reputation, not to mention
the ethical issue of animals suffering unnecessarily when euthanasia is available. Incidents similar to
the aforementioned will only continue to happen if the government does not step in. Security
cameras, proper training of new employees and regular examinations to ensure all FDA regulations
as well as animal welfare laws are being practiced should be implemented in farms.
Meat–producing companies try to hide the conditions in which their livestock are kept before being
slaughtered. In Iowa, a bill called H.F.589 attempted to make it illegal to record videos and pictures
at a farm without the facility owner's consent, and illegal to agree to work there to get a hold of
undercover photos and videos of animal cruelty (Lin). Companies know that most people will be put
off by seeing the acts that go on in order to provide inexpensive meat and dairy products that can be
packaged and sold. People buy meat products to enjoy a tasty meal, but if the process involved in
creating their food is untrustworthy, it could
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Trying for Humane Farming
Humane Farming When dealing with food, Americans are forced to put their trust into the food
industry. Although, there has been an increase of awareness, not enough, on how the industry grows
food, processes, and what Americans consume. The United States is riddled with food industry
immorality, obesity, and inadequate nutrition education. The government should have more control
of the food industry, beyond the mandating of Nutrition Facts labels. In order to enhance the life
quality of Americans, the government should partake in a more significant role with food industry
regulation. With the modernization of the United States over the last decades, companies are
manufacturing food rather than farming. Industrial farming, also known as factory farming, is an
abusive and inhumane way of raising animals. The amount of food these farm factories are mass–
producing is not the issue, instead, the quality of food needs to improve. The nation contains over
hundreds of millions of people that need to be fed, the right way. The government needs to make
sure the nation's health is not at risk and properly manage the way food is made. According to
makers of the movie Food Inc., food producers and the government seem to disregard the concern of
safety of their facilities and produce, and the health of consumers. The food business just wants to
create lavish sums of food at extremely low prices. This will maximize profits and keep money
rotating in the market. Director Robert Kenner of
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Factory Farming and Rural Farming
In the early 1900s over 6000 small rural farms provided the meat consumed in the United States.
Today that number has fallen to 2000, 95% of which are what we typically call "factory farms"
(Dimitri, 2). This move towards a highly concentrated factory production system has had a
staggering impact on the current change in climate. This impact stems from broad and wide
reaching causes fueled by factory farming, stretching from land degradation, to chemical use in
fertilizers, to C02 and methane emissions. Lobbying by agribusinesses has resulted in miniscule
regulation, and with the help of government subsides meat production under this model has been
allowed to flourish. Furthermore, the public at large is apathetic to these issues. With factory
farming as the second largest contributor to green house gas emissions in the US and an ever
increasing demand for cheap meat products it's clear that the current trajectory of the industry is on
the road to causing irreversible damage. If we are to put an end to the disastrous effect factory
farming has had on global climate change we must increase public awareness of the concerns
associated with factory farming, remove government subsides, and investigate synthetic alternative
to meat production.
Prior to the industrial revolution meat consumption in the US was drastically different than it is
today. The majority of meat consumed by a family came from animals that they had raised
themselves or was directly bought from a neighbor
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Factory Farming Philosophy
My philosophy of eating is that we should simply produce/grow food more organically. First, food is
more healthy when made naturally. Second, organic food is much better than the environment, as
factory farming is harmful to it. Also, the world has many people who aren't fortunate enough to
have access to healthy food. But there are ways to solve all of these problems. Farming methods
before the concept of factory farming were more safe and healthy. The animals were fed better. No
antibiotics were needed for the animals, either. It also required more manual labor. This is why
factory farming came to be, as people did not want to do so much manually. But, despite being less
physically demanding, factory farming is bad for both the animals
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Organic Farming Dangers

  • 1. Organic Farming Dangers The Dangers of Organic Farming (writing prompt 4) Although there are numerous advantages to organic farming, there is also advantages to modern industrial farming. The world population has been increasing dramatically each year. In the 1960's the world population reached 3 billion, by 2000 the population doubled to 6 billion people. Today, there is roughly 7.4 billion people around the world. This drastic increase in population needed a drastic change in food production. To insure there was enough food for the world, there needed to be a better faster method to producing larger quantities of food. Industrial farming was the solution. Before industrial farming, farming was on a small scale. Used mainly for feeding the farmers and those in nearby towns. By using industrial agriculture methods, farmers were capable of creating a large amount of product while fighting the continuous battle of weeds. Of course this method of farming had multiple disadvantages. The crops became dependent on the weed killers, the weeds would need stronger killers each season, the combination of weed killer and pesticides then deprived the soil of nutrients. All of these devastating negatives transformed into a continuance cycle. Famers needed to buy both stronger weed killer, and fertilization in order to keep up with the demand of the economy. As the farmers bought more and more, the prices of the fertilizers and weed killers rose. Meanwhile the value of their crops plummeted. Looking at all of ... Get more on HelpWriting.net ...
  • 2. Sustainability Vs. Conventional Farming In Time magazine, Brian Walsh states that today, Agriculture takes up one third of the planet. (Walsh) Agriculture is the science, art, or occupation concerned with cultivating land, raising crops, growing, feeding, breeding, and raising livestock. (Dictionary) According to the United States Department of Agriculture (USDA), when you add the word sustainable to agriculture, it means an integrated system of plant and animal production having a site–specific application. (Gold) The sales of organics are at an all time high, but the concern is that consumers do not know the true facts behind organic farming. Oftentimes, organics are said to be sustainable and are better for the public than conventional farming, but that is not true. Organic farming is not sustainable. This is proven by giving the true meaning of sustainability vs. conventional farming, stating the regulations behind organic farming, and use the two to show how all of this affects the consumers. Sustainability is a word that is misunderstood by the public. Sustainable agriculture was addressed by congress in 1990 when forming the "Farm Bill" or the Food, Agriculture, Conservation, and Trade Act of 1990 (FACTA). (Gold) Under public law 101–624, title XVI, subtitle A, section 1603 (Government Printing Office, Washington, DC, 1990), it states that sustainable agriculture has to have site specific practices that will, over a long term: Satisfy human food and fiber needs Enhance environmental quality and ... Get more on HelpWriting.net ...
  • 3. Biodynamic Farming Vs Bionamic Farming My third main point is against the use of pesticides is organic and biodynamic farming. Organic farming is a method of crop and livestock production that involves much more than choosing not to use pesticides, fertilizers, genetically modified organisms, antibiotics and growth hormones. Yakowski states, "Maintaining the health of the soil is a key organic principle" (16). To continue to have healthy soil farmers need to avoid the use of genetically modified organisms (GMOs). GMOs harm soil quality, disrupt ecosystems, and decrease annual crop yield potential. Yakowski states, "Animals raised on an organic farm, whether chickens or cattle, must be provided with humane living conditions, such as access to the outdoors, adequate space, grazing pastures, and organically produced feed" (17). Keeping these living conditions help the animals to reduce potential illnesses. Synthetic growth regulators, steroids, antibiotics, and hormones are not able to be used for the animals at any time. Yakowski states, "Biodynamic farming incorporates many of the methods used in organic farming. It's not just about sustainability, but also focuses highly on regeneration of the soil" (19). Farmers use cover crops and companion planting instead of chemical controls which is way better for the environment. Biodynamic farming does not use any chemical preparations. They use things such as manure, fermented herbs such as chamomile and valerian, or minerals such as silica. The crops you obtain from ... Get more on HelpWriting.net ...
  • 4. Effects Of Factory Farming The mistreatment of animals in the United States is often overlooked as a major issue. Many Americans will often show disdain for countries that consume animals that they consider to be family, such as cats and dogs. However, most Americans do not see the hypocrisy in the maltreatment of animals that are eaten, such as cows, pigs, and chickens. While many farms try their best to provide humane conditions, there are over 465,000 factory farms in the United States, where animals are treated as nothing more than a product. Factory farming is a relatively recent agricultural practice that began around the 1950's (Factory Farming). Factory Farming is a basic term that refers to an industrial animal production facility. There are two classifications for factory farms; "concentrated animal feeding operation (CAFO)," and "animal feeding operation (AFO) (Factory Farming)." When a factory farm is created it is originally classified as an AFO but once it meets a certain size or it is classified by the Environmental Protection Agency as a "significant contributor of pollutants to waters of the United States" it upgraded to a CAFO (Factory Farming). In this essay I argue that the practice of factory farming should be prohibited because of the inhumane treatment of animals as well as the negative effects on humans and the environment. It isn't hard to find examples of the injustice done to animals in these factory farms. In an expose by the Rolling Stones, called "In the Belly of ... Get more on HelpWriting.net ...
  • 5. Organic Farming Essay Since the time of when early settlers arrived in Jamestown, Virginia, farming has proven to be a reliable solution to many crises within the food industry. After all, learning how to farm from the Native Americans saved the colonies from famine during the 17th century. Fast–forward a couple centuries to the 1800s. During the 1840s, commercial farming became a new trend as farmers began seeing quicker production and a bigger profit. The inventions of irrigation and chemical fertilizers also happened during this time. Subsequently, these farming techniques have further influenced the ones today. However, the introduction of organic farming methods has created uproar within the agricultural industry due to its impressive success. Polyface farms have become the leading icon for how organic farming methods can and will be most successful in the journey towards revitalizing the United States' food industry. These organic farming techniques were formed based upon the issues that industrial farming uses. In Michael Pollan's article The Animals: Practicing Complexity, industrial farming techniques "follow a clear, linear, hierarchical logic" unlike Polyface's system, which is more difficult to describe. Many see industrial methods as disrespectful to the lives of animals in which we harvest. The practices that Polyface Farms use present Spencer 2 a way to honor the lives that are taken away from animals. As Pollan says, "Farming is not adapted to large–scale operations because ... Get more on HelpWriting.net ...
  • 6. Advantages And Disadvantages Of Factory Farming Drawbacks of Factory Farming My dad is an accountant who recently turned into a farmer. He has been driving past farms for years, yet it never crossed his mind he would be the one driving the tractor and feeding the pigs. About a year ago, he took his love for nature to the next level and began helping a friend at his farm. Not only did my dad learn the intricacies of farming, but gained a deep understanding of the positive effects of free–range farming and negative impact of factory farming. He shared his new knowledge with our family and together we begin to build our own farm in order to produce products that were free from the harms of factory farming. Factory farming is the process used to obtain most of meat we eat. The details of where our meat comes from is usually overlooked, even by my dad. Unfortunately, factory farming damages the environment, along with the health of humans. Not only does it affect us, but it is not healthy for the animals being raised either. These disadvantages are why free–range farms are healthier for our society. What is it about factory farming that is more dangerous to the environment, people, and animals?(In example, but no flow) It is not only my dad who is experiencing this behavior of turning his organized, (words to describe businessman) into a urban, sustainable farm. "The Houston Lawyer", news article, tells a story about an older man, whose has a family, who works as a lawyer but recently became a part–time farmer in ... Get more on HelpWriting.net ...
  • 7. Concentrated Animal Farming Concentrated animal feeding operations have industrialized a once natural process. Designed as large–scale agricultural and livestock operations, CAFOs seek to maximize production of meat, dairy, and eggs through low cost and larger profit margins. CAFOs are defined as animal feeding operations that confine a certain number of animals to a small space for up to or over forty–five days. Vegetation is minimal and the waste must be controlled into a lagoon or separate water supply. Farmers find benefits in the technological innovations and advancements provided by these farming practices that increase efficiency in overall livestock production. However, the large–scale confinement and mechanization pose large environmental hazards and public ... Show more content on Helpwriting.net ... Egg–laying hens are deprived of any humanity and subjected to the harshest conditions of any animal. Facilities that prioritize eggs begin by disposing of the males. Disposal may include of electrocution, maceration, or gas asphyxiation. The remaining hens are de–beaked, a process that involves searing off the beak with a hot instrument. They are then confined to battery cages, an eight–by–ten area shared with other birds. The resulting stress and anxiety of these traumas causes chronic pain and heart disease while the abrasive wires cause bruises and lacerations. In these conditions, the hens are forced to breed more than 250% times their normal annual yield. (Factory Farming, n.d.) In 1900, one hen would lay 83 eggs annually. By 2000, a single hen would lay around 300 eggs annually. (Intensive Animal Farming, 2016) Numerous conditions are set in order to force an artificial egg–laying cycle. Diets and nutrients are carefully measured and monitored to ensure the greatest yield. Young hens are fed high protein and calcium diets to support substantial growth. A 20% protein diet is common until the laying period when protein amounts will decrease to 10%. Forced–molting is a commonplace practice, often coupled with light manipulation. An increased light exposure will begin around week sixteen and carry on throughout a hen's lifespan. Ninety percent of hens will ... Get more on HelpWriting.net ...
  • 8. The Dangers of Factory Farming Many individuals have seen or heard of the videos on the internet of various slaughterhouses across the country as well as the videos of factory farms and how their livestock are raised, along with Rachel Carson's various books about the dangers of pesticides. Until the 1950's, farming never used hormones to increase growth pace to achieve meatier animals. Factory farms and the mass production of animals have caused corporations to stop thinking about the quality of their foods, but the quantity and efficiency in which consumers receive it. Factory farm raised animals are produced to become our food and sold in stores, but they do not have to live in such poor, unhealthy conditions or live short lives full of pain. While factory farms are beneficial to the economy, ultimately they are harmful to the environment and the health of people and animals. Therefore we should find alternatives to factory farming. Because the United States has become all about mass production and making products as fast as possible, corporations are more concerned with quantity rather than quality. Animals are being injected with hormones to grow faster so they can be slaughtered, packaged and sold even sooner. Factory farms are lashing out at anyone trying to expose what actually happens behind these closed doors. Some states, like New Mexico, North Carolina, Wyoming, and Vermont are trying to pass laws that criminalize anyone who secretly videotapes what is happening behind closed doors. ... Get more on HelpWriting.net ...
  • 9. Factory Farming Injustice Drowned alive in hot acid. Grinded up the day they hatch. Kept in unbelievably small cages. For what? For money, for mass production. How would you feel if this happened to you or your kids? How much fear and distress would you have? Inhumane is torturing/killing of animals for food that's likely to end up in your garbage. All of these unimaginable things exist, and you probably contributed to this the last time you ate. In fact, over 90% of the population are eating food that is Factory Farmed. Factory Farming is an injustice that kills animals in an inhumane way, this exists in almost all U.S. farms, this injustice can be solved by buying food that is organic. What is Factory Farming? Factory farming is the manufacturing technique used to ... Get more on HelpWriting.net ...
  • 10. The Objectives Of Organic Farming Organic Farming is the practice of producing food without the use of harmful chemicals that can cause great damage to the environment. Their production is natural and is done without the use of things like pesticides, herbicides or growth hormones in order to protect the surrounding areas. They are produced without synthetic chemicals and no genetic modification can be used for these particular plants. These plants are supposed to have higher nutritional quality without artificial fertilisers or synthetic chemicals. Organic Farming falls within the Agriculture and Fisheries sector as it involves cultivating of land to grow foods. The aim of Organic Farming is to improve soil fertility by using different techniques such as crop rotation and organic to assist in plant growth rather than using growth hormones or synthetic chemicals. In order to turn things organic, there is a process which must happen. Farmers must ensure that they have effectively improved the fertility of their soil and they must try to eliminate weeds and pests without using chemicals to do so. These things must be planned in order for the process to happen sooner. The Organic Federation of Australia (OFA) is one of the main organic organisations ins Australia and was established in 1998 in order to represent organic and biodynamic industries within the country. They wish to promote organic farming from a simple niche market to a larger and more significant part of Australian food. In order for packaging ... Get more on HelpWriting.net ...
  • 11. Farming In Canada Agriculture has been a staple of the Canadian experience, it has experienced times of trial in the past and overcome them. However, the scope of the problem facing contemporary farmers in Canada, and New Brunswick, has reached epic proportions. This problem has several contributing factors including: the devolution of agriculture into large singular operations, and the simultaneous environmental degradation. These problems were caused by new trade policies and a farmers lack of access to markets, and the subsequent affects this has on the consumer population. Additionally, there is a diminished income from farming making farming an economically unviable option. Farmers around the world are recognizing these problem and have been taking action ... Show more content on Helpwriting.net ... The current situation across Canada has is one of decreasing farm operations, while simultaneously those farms that remain are larger (Eagle 2016, 16). This is bad for several reasons. First, as farm sizes expand so too do crops planted leading to 'monoculture' techniques of farming (Zentner et. al 2011, 114). In agriculture, monoculture farming while increasing short–term benefits from increased crop yield is detrimental in the long–term (Entz 2015, 28). This is evident in a decrease in crop yield and the degradation of the environment, which consequently decreases income generated (Pare et. al 2014, 83). The greater impact of monoculture agriculture is the detrimental effect it has on the environment. While farming is the lifeblood of a nation, if it engenders environmental devastation then its necessity is severely limited. Current farming practices are having an ever greater environmental impact (Zentner et. al 2011, 114). This is a product of how farming is conducted, as contemporary farming is dependent upon non–renewable sources of energy for most aspects of the farming process, including preparation of land and harvesting of crops (Zentner et. al 2011, 114). Besides the increasingly detrimental effect on the environment, another impact of monoculture farming is the impact on ... Get more on HelpWriting.net ...
  • 12. Disadvantages Of Factory Farming From the moment of its existence, human beings have found various ways to sustain their life. In primitive times, people became hunters, and these hunters hunted animals and fed their flesh. More recently, people have started migrating to areas where water is located. People have begun to cultivate in water–borne areas. Agriculture has no risk and is more efficient than hunting. In the following years, people developed in agriculture with the development of technology and the globalization of trade. As of the 19th century, machine power has come to the forefront. Machine power has begun to be used in agriculture. After the 20th century, animal farms started to be established. These farms are factories and have many machines in place so that animals can produce more efficiently. It is aimed to accelerate animal production on these farms. For example, chickens give eggs faster or cows give more milk. People called these formations factory farms. When the 21st century comes, factory farming has overcome natural livestock. Most animal products that people consume are produced in factory farms. Factory farming is considered to have been created for the benefit of people. But factory farming has had great damage to the environment. There are a lot of disadvanteges of factory farming to environment. One of the most important disadvantages of ... Show more content on Helpwriting.net ... Factory Farming pollutes nature and causes it to disappear, causing human beings and animals to become ill and even genetics to change. If Factory Farmers do not follow the law, the world is heavily impacted and even the ecosystem may collapse. If mankind is looking for a solution, it must take very serious laws that pollute the environment. But the lobby of Factory Farms does not allow it. The best solution is to remove the factory farms and install natural farms ... Get more on HelpWriting.net ...
  • 13. Advantage Of Factory Farming When it comes to factory farming it may be cheaper, but sustainable farming practices have their advantages. When it comes to our society it can make communities proud of where their food comes from and be healthier for the local community. "Pasture–based agriculture has the potential to enhance social sustainability as well, providing an alternative to large confined animal feeding operations (CAFOs)–which have been the focus of many community disputes and have been associated with health problems and decreased property values for residential neighbors."(Conner & Oppenheim, 2008) There are also some advantages when it comes to economics. "Grazing dairy operations generally require less investment, earn greater returns, and achieve higher net income per cow and per cwt (Conner et al., 2006). Reliance on grass–based feed may also help farmers better manage risk in grain supply and potential price volatility as increasing amounts of field crops are used in bio–fuel production." (Conner & Oppenheim, 2008) It may take time, but small to medium sustainable farms would be possible and could have economic growth for the local communities. Consumers are increasingly demanding a more sustainable product because they hear and see what is happening at factory farms. "Consumer segments are increasingly buying foods that claim enhanced human health, animal welfare, and ecological impacts."(Conner & Oppenheim, 2008) Consumers are willing to pay more for products that improve their health and humanly treat animals. "Consumer segments are willing to pay a premium for pasture–raised (also called grass– fed) beef. In one study, 23% of consumers preferred grass– over grain–fed beef and were willing to pay on average $1.36 more per pound."(Conner & Oppenheim, 2008) Consumers are started to become more educated by the media and wanting to be more health conscious. When they learn about the benefits of these products, they are willing to pay more. There are many ways we can educate the public about the benefits of pasture raised and humanly raised products. For millennials and college students who are looking for healthier meals I believe guest speakers and events on campus can help educate students. Also educating our elderly ... Get more on HelpWriting.net ...
  • 14. Pros Of Factory Farming The most common and probably the most controversial method of farming is factory farming. Factory farming is the method of farming which involves the quickest wait times for the meat to raised and the most GMOs and hormones added to the meat. This method of farming was designed by the food corporations to maximize the amount of animals produced at the lowest cost. For example, Chickens are raised in these large metal tubular buildings. These buildings are windowless and can hold up to ten thousand chickens. The chickens are crammed into the space with no space to wander about. Also because of the food industry, the chicken is genetically modified to have bigger breast and thighs so the company can sell more meat. Even though I am using chickens ... Get more on HelpWriting.net ...
  • 15. The Pros And Cons Of Organic Farming As time has gone on, there are major controversy over whether the methods used in the agricultural industry are appropriate or not. One issue in particular that the Ag industry faces, is whether conventional or organic produce is superior. A man by the name of Steven Savage has lived most of his life with the pressure to "go organic", but he's never been fond of organic farming practices. While growing up, his generation was influenced by the book "Silent Spring", and he was also very involved in an organization known as the Wilderness Society. He even helped his grandfather grow crops in an organic garden, and was good friends with people on the forefront of the new exercise called organic farming. Even though Steven Savage was affiliated with the organic industry most of his upbringing, he has realized that the use of organic foods creates "self–imposed limitations and is not properly ethical" (Savage). Steven Savage argues that most people don't purchase conventional grown food because many think organic foods contains better nutrition and are safer, but studies show that there is no difference between organic and inorganic grown crops. He also claims both organic and conventional farming practices use pesticides that are "safe when used according to the label requirements". Therefore, a safe measure of pesticide residue appears on both conventional and organically grown produce. He also argues that organic food organizations create fear based messages to draw people ... Get more on HelpWriting.net ...
  • 16. Ethical Issues On Factory Farming Throughout the years of society our views on factory farming have drastically changed. Many people used to think that our biggest problem with factory farming was how we would mutilate and torture innocent animals. Animals would be put in a situation where they would be force fed, and sometimes beaten by humans, the unthinkable has already happened and now we have to think about the long term effects of Factory Farming. However, as significant as the ethical argument is, people are also ignoring the fact of it being so bad for your body. Cancer, H1N1, and Avian Flu are the main health problems due to Factory Farming. On top of that we have 3 million people getting diagnosed with obesity from all the antibiotics there putting in from the the meat. The amount of people it is affecting is outstanding, not only for the meat but the factory farming also affecting our water. The thing that we thought that was the safest for our bodies in the one thing we have to worry about most, for our generation to the next this is a issue we can't ignore. The real fact of this is with we the people are buying with our hard earned money to consume meat and dairy products containing hormones, antibiotics, pesticides and dioxins. According to the HuffPost, Nil Zacharias proves that by consuming these products it can lead to cancer, heart problems and other degenerative diseases in humans (Zacharias). Choosing to help the government by providing money in their ... Get more on HelpWriting.net ...
  • 17. The Dangers Of Factory Farming Do you know what you're eating when you buy poultry from supermarkets? Do you know what you're eating when you eat from McDonalds, Wendys, Arbys, and Taco Bell? Factory farming affects all area such as humans, environment, diseases, and animals. Animals in the factory farms are commonly infected with a number of pathogens capable of causing food related illness and death that are to consumers in the flesh itself. Animals who are raised for food are denied their most basic needs and suffer both physical and psychological disorders as results. Factory farming confine animals by the thousands in massive warehouses, treating them like production units. Millions are packed in cages and creates so tightly that they can't walk, turn around, or ... Show more content on Helpwriting.net ... The government claims if you force them to reduce how much they pollute, they're not going to be able to operate. They're essentially saying that they can only make money by polluting and by breaking the law. Factory farming has also became one of the most filthiest industries in america, producing an ocean of fecal matter early. Fishes were dying in really weird ways. The Algae Creates oxygen during the day through photosynthesis and expels the carbon dioxide at night. When all this happens there is literally no kind of oxygen in the water for them to breathe. Distant noxious, smelling air borne ammonia. A toxic gas released by decomposing animal waste can travel before hitting soul or water up to 300 miles. The Number of pounds of fecal matter that animals raised for food in the U.S. Produce per second is 87,000. The Amount of factory farm animal waste generated in the U.S. each year is 500 million tons. The Earth's Total land mass used for animal grazing is 26%. Manure can also contain traces of salt and heavy metals, which can end up in bodies of water and accumulate in the sediment, ... Get more on HelpWriting.net ...
  • 18. Factory Farming Benefits Pushing the Boundaries of Science: Industrial Agriculture What is Industrial Agriculture? Also known as Factory Farming, Industrial Agriculture is a modern type of agriculture, which involves high inputs of money, eliminating jobs (as well as creating pollution) by using pesticides in place of heavy machinery, and a dense population of animals raised on limited land requiring massive amounts of sustenance. (Sustainabletable.org, "Industrial Livestock Production") FarmSanctuary.org states that Factory Farms abuse animals and exploit the environment for profit in order to dominate U.S. food production. Environmentalists and animal lovers criticize Factory Farms due to the controversy surrounding the treatment of animals and the potential effects ... Show more content on Helpwriting.net ... In chapter five, Victor Frankenstein expresses his horror: "I beheld the wretch – the miserable monster whom I had created...His jaws opened, and he muttered some inarticulate sounds, while a grin wrinkled his cheeks. He might have spoken, but I did not hear...fearing each sound as if it were to announce the approach of the demoniacal corpse to which I had so miserably given life." The creature to whom he has given life now terrifies Victor and makes him regret his decision. This raises the question: When does science go too far? Like Frankenstein's creation of life, Factory Farms push the limits of science by attempting to control a set part of nature. Industrial Agriculture exploits nature for profit which is much like Frankenstein's desire to create life from dead matter; where the desire to gain is more important than the consequences. Farm animals are similar to the Creature since they are mistreated for no reason other than being non–human. By detaining animals and making them suffer for the sole means of food production, Agriculturists become a modern–day ... Get more on HelpWriting.net ...
  • 19. The Benefits Of Organic Farming Organic Farming for Sustainability The business of organic farming has increased greatly in the last 20 years. The information we have gathered through education and research has created a market for sustainability and profit. This paper will discuss organic farming, sustainable farming, along with their characteristics and differences and give a broader understanding of the subjects. Organic Farming Organic Farming combines both tradition and science to produce crops and livestock that flourish in the absence of synthetic pesticides, herbicides, and hormones. (Diekmann, 2013). The crops produced are grown in such a way that would minimize or greatly diminish any adverse effects on the environment. The farmers or corporations directing this process are thought to be dedicated to control biodiversity, to cultivate and preserve a healthy soil and maintain quality agricultural growing conditions. Another definition describes organic farming as a philosophy and system of farming that helps maintain ecological awareness of society. (Dunn, Borawski, Pawlewicz, 2014). It is an objective that enables farmers to grow products in cooperation and unity with the soil and its environment. Certification To minimize the negative impact on the environment, certain measures need to be implemented. Organic farming is based on special regulations, standardization and ORGANIC FARMING FOR SUSTAINABILITY 3 certification, which is ... Get more on HelpWriting.net ...
  • 20. The Benefits Of Organic Farming As we have been discussing in class, the debate on organic food has been rising. Many say that it is the way of the future, while many others say it is going back to the ways of the past. When synthetic chemical fertilizers, pesticides and herbicides are currently some of the most used things in farming today to help facilitate perfect growing conditions and increase yields, could it be possible for organic farmers compete with them? If organic farming were to become the go–to method of farming, we have to ask: Is organic farming globally sustainable? While there may be many ways to answer this question while looking at different aspects of the organic movement and their definitions, one answer in particular jumped out at me. Organic farming is not globally sustainable because it is not efficient enough to serve the global market. Sustainability is one of the top issues when it comes to farming today. Farmers need to consider the effect they are having on their land when using certain practices and products. For this reason, it is important to remember that organic and conventional farming both require extensive work to maintain their products and to provide for the consumer. As we have seen in Steven Shapin's essay "What Are You Buying When You Buy Organic", in where he references Michael Pollan talking about "Asparagus, which had been grown in Argentina, [and] air–freighted six thousand miles to the States (433)", the role of the consumer is not limited to those in ... Get more on HelpWriting.net ...
  • 21. Commercial And Industrial Farming Vs. Farming Topic: Commercial/industrial farming vs Family farming. Structure: compare and contrast Three focus Areas: Quality of food/meat. How how farms are run. Quality of the milk. Example paragraph Have you ever asked yourself why is sustainable agriculture is so much better than industrial agriculture? Or what 's in the milk i drink or the meat that i eat? Every time you sit down for a meal containing meat or dairy you're dining with unknown carcinogens, bacteria, and other contaminants that can accumulate in your body and remain there for years. A carcinogen is a substance, radionuclide, or radiation that promotes carcinogenesis which is the formation of cancer. commercial/industrial farming products are loaded with bacteria, ... Show more content on Helpwriting.net ... The reason farmers put hormones into a cow is the farmer wants really nice lean meat because people like lean meat and the hormones help the cow established better meat, they put hormones into dairy cows to keep them in heat and or put them into heat or keep them out of heat. If a industrial farmer would put steroids or hormones knowing the harms and dangers of putting steroids and hormones in there meat why not spend a couple more bucks for family farming meat, it could definitely save you more money from getting sick from the cheap industrial meat and the need doctors help to get rid of whatever you have been diagnosed with. Which brings us to the quality of the milk, lots of commercial farms put steroids in there cows to produce more milk than a regular cow could produce, prolactin, steroids including estrogens, progesterone, corticoids, and androgens, these are just some of the steroids commercial farmers inject in there cows. Sometimes when a cow produces too much milk they could develop mastitis in cows, mastitis is an infection or inflammation in the udders which makes them produce chunky milk it can be potentially fatal in the mammary gland and very expensive for the dairy commercial/industrial farms says HDB dairy, if the udders of a dairy cow doesn 't work they often get shot and get butchered for meat just because the farm was pushing them to hard ... Get more on HelpWriting.net ...
  • 22. Why Factory Farming Is Bad Factory Farming, why? Factory farming in my opinion is bad. Why is Factory farming bad? For one factory farming are bad for the economy, people, and the planet. What is factory farming you may ask Factory farming is where large numbers of livestock are raised indoors in conditions intended to maximize production at a low cost to affect all of us. Factory farms rule U.S. food production, employing abusive practices that increase businesses of the agricultural gains at the expense of the environment, our communities, animal welfare, and even our health (farmsanctuary.org). Why do is think factory farming is bad for one they're being raised in a bad environment. These huge meat companies have steeply driven the price down for meat for what ... Get more on HelpWriting.net ...
  • 23. Vertical Farming In Canada The concept of growing food in a 30 story high building, which takes up few square acres, to enable people the potential to grow produce is absolutely fascinating. This concept can be related to that of spatial scale as mentioned in a previous lecture. It is able to reduce the amount of land needed to farm, yet still feed thousands of people. Not only that but it reduces scale in terms of imports. In Canada, we do not have the outdoor climate year round to produce fresh produce, therefore in the winter months we rely on imports from other countries to meet our demand. With vertical farming technology it will be able to reduce the spatial distance of food production and food consumption through promoting a more local way of getting groceries. ... Show more content on Helpwriting.net ... It is able to provide these communities with better, healthier food that is produced within their cities. This is very important, not only for social reasons, but for economic and environmental reasons as well. In this case there is no need to invest in global imports which can be expensive especially when the produce would then also have to be distributed from core regions to remote First Nations communities. The vertical farms would also allow for a reduction in GHG's since they would not have to be transported far distances. What also allows these farms to be more of a greener footprint is the fact that these vertical farms, because they are indoors do not need to worry about common pests and therefore using pesticides or other harmful, costly products. Vertical farms provide the opportunity, not only to First Nations communities but urban centers as well, to local and potentially organic produce all year. This can have a very positive effect on the social aspects of a community, since they are working together, putting money back into their local economy, and becoming more ... Get more on HelpWriting.net ...
  • 24. Essay On Factory Farming Do you know what your meal went through to get to your plate and how it is affecting your day–to– day life? Factory farming is an industrial type operation that uses large quantities of animals to provide food fast and efficiently. Almost all the meats and animal byproducts that we consume, cause harm and pain to the animals as they go through the cycle of factory farming and it might cause issues affecting your health. Factory farming is unethical because the practices are uneconomical, unsanitary, and unnecessary. Factory farming is raising livestock with one intent in mind, which is getting money fast while spending little. They use shortcuts to make production more efficient, but do so without the animal's wellbeing in mind. Some people agree with the prospects of factory farming because they benefit economically. When going to the local grocery store and looking through the meat and egg departments, the costs are lower due to larger scaled farms lowering the ... Show more content on Helpwriting.net ... We can farm large amount of animals for food and production and not have to treat them bad and use bad practices. We can put rubber tip nubs on the chickens beaks so that they won't hurt one another pecking. We can put sanitary coating on a cow's tail so that it won't spread diseases from urine and manure onto the utters. We should pass more laws that will apply to all animals. Everything that was fed and put into your dinner gets put into you, such as growth hormones, artificial food, and unnatural products. Therefore, I believe that we should treat the animals we use during factory farming with a little more respect and not abuse them. In conclusion, factory farming is uneconomical, unsanitary, and unnecessary. factory farming impacts American society by providing millions of animals per year for families all over the US and it is a good source of revenue.We need to do what is right for the animals and help find better ways to use our money and ... Get more on HelpWriting.net ...
  • 25. Factory Farming Essay Poultry is by far the number one meat consumed in America; it is versatile, relatively inexpensive compared to other meats, and most importantly it can be found in every grocery store through out the United States. All of those factors are made possible because of factory farming. Factory farming is the reason why consumers are able to purchase low–priced poultry in their local supermarket and also the reason why chickens and other animals are being seen as profit rather than living, breathing beings. So what is exactly is factory farming? According to Ben Macintyre, a writer and columnist of The Times, a British newspaper and a former chicken farm worker, he summed up the goal of any factory farm "... to produce the maximum quantity of ... Show more content on Helpwriting.net ... Severely restricted inside the barren cages, the birds are unable to engage in nearly any of their natural habits, including nesting, perching, walking, dust bathing, foraging, or even spreading their wings" (HSUS, 2009). The chicken are not only being held at a confine filthy environment but they are also being feed cheap grain and antibiotics to promote growth in a fast pace. The chicken will grow so big due to the hormone that their bone cannot support their weight, therefore causes leg problem which in result of bone disease. Consumers like children who love chicken nuggets and chicken wings are also ingesting those antibiotics in their body every time they consume poultry that has been treated with growth hormone. After being fed daily with antibiotics, the chicken are big enough to go off to the slaughter house. The only federal law in the United States, which first enacted in 1958 is the Humane Methods of Livestock Slaughter Act (HMLSA). That law was to protects farm animals and requires that the animals be rendered insensible to pain before they are slaughtered to ensure a quick, painless death" (Miller, 2010). Even though the chicken are shackled upside down and pass through an electrified water bath that is intended to immobilized them before their throat are slit, the process is so fast and ineffective that the chicken are still conscious when they are having their throat slit, their misery only end when they hit the ... Get more on HelpWriting.net ...
  • 26. Cotton Farming Vs Cotton Farming Organic Cotton Farming Vs. Conventional Cotton Farming Prepared For: Kelsi Opat ACOM 2302: Scientific Communications in Agriculture and Natural Resources November 13, 2017 Brayden Campbell Abstract In this brief, the reader will see the differences between organic and conventional cotton farming spreading from the country of India to the United States. For many years, genetically modified organisms, GMO's, have been a popular debate topic for people who believe that they are not safe. Different people have different opinions, the purpose of this brief is to provide information about organic and conventional cotton farming. The readers will see the data collected for both types of farming, including yields, costs, and labor. They will be able to understand the public opinion and what they believe is the proper way to farm cotton. The reader will be able to determine which type of farming is best suitable for them, whether they are purchasing cotton products, or growing cotton themselves. Deciding between organic and conventional farming will include the differences in costs, yields, labor, and the environment around the farms, which will be compared in this brief. Introduction The cotton industry has advanced greatly since the early 1600's (National Cotton Council of America, 2017). Everything involving the cotton industry has changed dramatically, from harvesting methods to the ways of processing the harvested cotton. Farmers today are still trying to figure ... Get more on HelpWriting.net ...
  • 27. Organic Farming Controversy Chemical–free and conventional husbandry differences stem from their own methods utilized during the comestible production. As a consequence, a wide variety of the most contentious debates have revolved around the issue of whether avant–garde farming techniques pave the way for better living standards. To elucidate this controversy, it should put in comparison with the inorganic cultivation. To begin with, thanks to the tremendous momentum of the technological advancement, natural farming utilizes substances derived from nature, which might aid people diminish the utilization of pernicious chemicals and would be highly propitious to the ecosystem. Contrarily, with the expenditure of various types of deleterious chemicals such as pesticides, ... Show more content on Helpwriting.net ... Conversely, natural cultivation is an advanced technology that does not harm the environment as well as the biosphere. As a matter of fact, no longer do cultivated areas contaminated, pesticide residual, emaciated and degraded. Instead, this technique assists boost biodiversity and the biosphere reserve in nature and protect the environment from antiquated farming practice. It would be the height of folly, however, not to mention some drawbacks of organic agriculture and advantages of intensive farming. For one thing, organic farming, while conventional farming is manufacturing bigger yields, cannot produce enough food to assuage the world's appetite. For another thing, it would be rather difficult for the impoverished and underprivileged to afford high– priced products from natural farming, which, consequently, can in part limit their interests of utilizing fresh food. Meanwhile, intensive agriculture, with curtailed prices, can meet the requirements of more people. In conclusion, there is no denying that organic and intensive farming play a vital role in life. Notwithstanding, everything frequently parallels with its downsides and these methods are not an exception. Anyway, with the rational ways of exploiting these technological advances and future development in their security, hopefully all problems will be eliminated and the merits can be ... Get more on HelpWriting.net ...
  • 28. Banning Factory Farming Nine billion animals are killed annually in farms in the U.S alone. (A Well–Fed World) Factory farming is horrible for the environment, cruel to animals, and harmful to humans. And for these reasons, factory farming is an appalling business, and should be shut down. Factory farms damage the environment. Katie Cantrell, a writer for EcoWatch, stated, "In 2005, the EPA struck a deal with factory farms. If a few factory farms allowed the EPA to monitor air pollution levels, the entire industry would be immune from all past and future violations of the Clean Air Act." The Clean Air Act is a law that is used to regulate and restrict pollution. Factory farms are not held to this rule, so they are able to ignore the environmental desecration they ... Show more content on Helpwriting.net ... Kaye Spector announced that, "Factory farms increase the risk of pathogens like E. coli and salmonella that cause food–borne illness in people." This means that illnesses are being spread that wouldn't be there if these farms didn't exist. If we ban factory farms, our population will be healthier overall. Katie Cantrell, the writer of Isn't That Illegal, stated, "Factory farms also became immune from the Right–to–Know Act, which gives workers and communities the right to know what toxic chemicals they're being exposed to. So what kind of pollutants are workers and surrounding communities exposed to? Ammonia and hydrogen sulfide levels 10x higher than legal levels for the oil industry." In other words, these horrible businesses aren't required to tell the people around them what they are releasing. This could cause many injuries, illnesses, and even deaths. But there are some who don't see eye to eye with these reasons. Although there are many reasons why factory farms should be shut down, some people don't agree. They say that factory farms can produce more food, and cost less. But, what they don't take into account is that factory farms actually give you less options. "Factory farms leave consumers with fewer choices and make them pay more for meat, poultry and dairy products, while farmers get paid less." This shows that not only do they give you less variety, some products actually cost more. Not only is this unfair to the consumers, it's a disadvantage to the ... Get more on HelpWriting.net ...
  • 29. Organic Farming Concept Create the Value: Market Segmentation Analysis and a Value Proposition: Daylesford Organic Farm Concept Week 3 Assignment Brief Description of the Daylesford Organic Farm Concept: Daylesford concept is centered on a working organic farming. The farm was originally established by Carole Bamford. Dayleford has a passion for seasonal, ethical produce that has translated into two London–based farm shops and cafes and seasonal organic, produce sold in Waitrose and other independent stores nationwide. Daylesford has won over 60 national and international awards over the last 3 years for their delicious food, sustainable practices and for their farm shop café (2015, January 25). They have been in business for over 30 years. They company's ... Show more content on Helpwriting.net ... Statically, it shows that more families in these regions would buy affordable organic products. Emphasis on Ethics & Socially Responsible Actions: Marketing affordable organic food should be taking seriously and it should educate consumers on the imports of eating healthy. Dimitri and Oberholtzer stated in their article on marketing organic food is "the one factor that consistently influences the likelihood of a consumer's buying organic products is education" (Dimitri and Oberholtzer 2012). It is important that mangers and marketing staff research the healthy benefits of organic food and showing consumers real facts. It is important that the affordable organic food to has real facts marketed because of the Federal Food Drug Act. The FDA forbids companies to advertise fraudulently facts about food or drug products. In addition to follow the FDA guidelines, it is important that mangers also follow Nutrition Labeling Act and Consumer Product Safety Act. All food products should have the correct nutritional information on the package under the Nutrition Labeling and Education Act. Also, the affordable organic food should be process and packed follow the Consumer Product Safety Act. Every safety standards should be in place to give the customers the healthiest and safest food on the market. Value Proposition: Families are wanted to buy healthier food for themselves and children because of the health benefits. Today, more and more ... Get more on HelpWriting.net ...
  • 30. Organic Farming vs Factory Farming Essays Many consumers and farmers have discovered that living in an industrialized culture where the focus has become faster, bigger, and cheaper is not the best way to produce our food. Obsessed with productivity, the agriculture industry is reaping the negative consequences of creating an unsustainable environment for food production. Time and time again, the media captures stories regarding deadly bacterial contamination and dangerous pesticide contamination causing illness and death in our communities. The environment is also damaged and contaminated. This devastating trend, due to irresponsible farming practices as a result of the industrialization of the food industry, has become all too common. Returning to organic farming, ... Show more content on Helpwriting.net ... As the soil becomes more and more polluted with these toxins, it becomes unsustainable. Therefore, land that would have remained fertile for centuries through the commonsense farming of our ancestors, is being ruined by farming controlled by big corporations whose sole interest is in immediate short term profit (Goodall 38). Industrialized livestock farming with thousands of animals crammed into small factory spaces is responsible for numerous bacterial and viral infections such as E.coli., Avian bird flu, Mad cow disease, Salmonella, and many more. Therefore, conventional farmers use antibiotics to keep these animals alive. This over use of antibiotics is causing the creation of new, resistant strains of deadly diseases that kill people and animals. Disease is actually caused by the bad practices, shortcuts, and antibiotic resistance. This has the opposite effect of what was intended and also costs farmers millions of dollars every year instead of saving money. Unfortunately, conventional agriculture experts recommend these monocultural farming practices in the name of quick, mass production. Current conventional farming practices are also responsible for many pollution problems that would not exist otherwise. The land where we live and grow our food, the water we drink, and the air we breathe are all being contaminated. The large amounts of synthetic pesticides and fertilizers used on our crops are poisoning the soil, air, and water. Toxic heavy metals such ... Get more on HelpWriting.net ...
  • 31. Farming In The United States Farming is a type of career that few people decide to pursue. It requires a person to work long, arduous hours in many different types of circumstances. Many people infer that farming is too difficult for anyone to succeed. For this reason, they choose an easier career to make a living. But many fail to understand the importance that farming has in everyone's lives. This job helps revitalize the United States economy. It also provides some people with a source of income. Most of all, it helps the world receive healthier foods. To become a successful farmer that impacts the world, one must dedicate time and effort to solve potential problems. This action creates skill, skill produces experience, and experience generates success. A farmer must decide what agricultural field he or she wants to pursue, how he or she will accomplish these fields, and the impact that he or she wants to make. ... Show more content on Helpwriting.net ... This is the difference between having a career and an average job. A career is a job that you enjoy doing; however, a job is just a form of income. If someone decides to have a career in farming, they must have a passion for it; otherwise, they will be miserable and struggle to get the job done. As mentioned before, farming is considered one of the most hard–working jobs in the United States. If someone is interested in farming just because they want some money, they will eventually have to change their job. The passion that a person has towards farming will motivate them to find a solution and keep them from giving up. Along with a passion for farming, one must always have a positive outlook. Even when the situation seems hopeless, they must never give up. In this job, you have animals or plants that depend on you for their survival. This simple, but vital, reason should motivate a worker to give their ... Get more on HelpWriting.net ...
  • 32. The Effects Of Pesticides On Organic Farming Humans initially began farming organically when European farmers noticed a decrease in soil quality and crop health due to the use of chemical fertilizers ("Pesticides in Organic..." 1). This drop in soil quality left the farmers no other choice but to cease the use of chemical fertilizers and begin implementing less harmful supplements in order to improve crop quality ("An Oral History..."). This less invasive method of farming, otherwise known as organic farming, takes into account "the medium and long–term effect of agricultural interventions" ("What Are the Environmental...") to strengthen environmental sustainability. Alternatively, industrial farming addresses problems as they arise, whereas organic farming ensures a less destructive way of living by taking preventative measures associated with the environment and health. As more consumers switch to the organic lifestyle, this proactive trend is estimated to grow at an annual rate of 14% until 2018 within the United States (Daniells). The estimated growth rate of the organic food market is significantly higher than the growth rate of the conventional food market (Daniells), thereby making "organic sales account for over 4 percent of total U.S. food sales" (USDA–ERS). According to the USDA, this organic trend has implemented organic products in roughly three out of four conventional grocery stores in the United States ("USDA–ERS"). While conventional farmers are not losing all of their buyers, many consumers have appealed to ... Get more on HelpWriting.net ...
  • 33. Comparing Organic Farming and Conventional Farming There are many evidences exist that due to conversion of conventional to organic farming, producers have received better yield, on the contrary, many reviewed findings show that in conversion period, farmers have gained lower yield. Many researchers' evidences have also revealed that, in the long term, organic farming system may work to enhance agricultural productivity (Hoque, 2012). For instance, in many developing countries, significant amount of yield rises in crops and fruits in terms of organic farming projects. These achievements are varied with soil fertility management procedures such as proper composting, green manure, cover crops, legumes culture, crop rotation, organic fertilizer application and other soil conservation practices (Zundel and Kilcher, 2007). The average yield of organic farming over all crops was 75% of conventional crop yield. The main reason for low yield in organic farming was insufficient availability of nutrient. Input energy consumption in organic farming was 21% lower than conventional farming. Lower energy inputs in organic farming were mainly due to the low use of synthetic fertilizers and pesticides (Tuomisto et al., 2012). The individual yield in organic crops are on average 80% of conventional crops and the average yield gap between organic and conventional farming is more than 20% (De Ponti et al., 2012). The yield from organic Chinese kale was approximately 5 times lower than conventional Chinese kale. The higher yield in ... Get more on HelpWriting.net ...
  • 34. Factory Farming Essay Factory Farming and Animal Cruelty Animal rights are practically non–existent in many different ways today. Factory farming is probably the worst thing they can do to the poor helpless animals. Factory farming effects chickens, cows, pigs, and many other animals that are used for food, milk and eggs. One of the biggest organizations against factory farming is called Compassion Over Killing (COK). They go to great lengths to protest and inform people about animal cruelty. Chickens have to endure suffering that no living thing should have to go through. The egg laying chickens have to be forced into tiny cages without enough room to stretch their wings. Up to 8 hens are crammed in to a cage that is the size of a folded newspaper, about ... Show more content on Helpwriting.net ... The chickens are selectively bred and are given special drugs in the food and water to make the chickens grow incredibly fast. Because of the breeding and drugs, a lot of the chickens develop leg problems which make is sometimes impossible to walk and stand so they either can't get to the food or they can't reach the water. Also, because of the ammonia in the feces, the chickens often get the skin on their stomachs burnt because the ammonia is so strong and will just sear the feathers and skin. The ammonia is also in the air so it is hard to breath and just think of what is in the chicken that you eat on a daily basis. When the chickens turn 7 weeks old, they are transported to the slaughter house and are hung by their feet and on conveyer belts and they go past a blade that is supposed to slit the chickens throat while conscious which is incredibly painful but sometimes it misses so the chicken is thrown into boiling water alive and usually drowns while getting burnt. After that, the bodies are striped and beheaded and are cut up to be eaten. Because of the way these chickens a raised and treated, there is no way it can be healthy eating the chickens, or the eggs. The chickens that you eat are pumped full chemicals so they are bigger and fatter but it is obviously not natural for anything to eat these chickens. Plus, it is terribly cruel the way the chickens are handled and "cared for". I know that most people ... Get more on HelpWriting.net ...
  • 35. Vertical Farming: The Demand is Rising Vertical Farming: The Demand is Rising According to an extensive projection research project, the population of America is expected to increase to approximately 438 million citizens by the year 2050 (Passel). This is a sharp increase in today's population of roughly 315 million. If this projection is accurate, it looks like our nation is at a high risk of overpopulation. Imagine living in a town where you can't drink tap water without the risk of contracting numerous illnesses from it. Where the only food that hasn't been put through countless forms of processing is far beyond your budget. Where going outside isn't refreshing because the place you live in is so crowded you feel like you're going to suffocate. This is just a taste of what overpopulation looks like. However, there is a huge step we can take to prevent dangerously crowded cities. We have a lot of land that is being used for farming, and this farmland could be renovated into cities. Vertical farming could be the key improvement to our country's rise in population. In his book The World is Flat, Thomas Friedman wrote of numerous techniques that the most successful individuals and businesses use to ensure they remain at the top of the food chain. Using these techniques decrease the likelihood of an individual's job being outsourced or automated, and help companies stay successful. Vertical farming has great potential because it requires a vast amount of synthesis between workers, and it applies to ... Get more on HelpWriting.net ...
  • 36. Factory Farming Essay Industrialization has revolutionized America's economy. Mass production allows products in demand to be easily available for purchase. But at what point does this system cross the line? It is one thing to mass produce electronics and clothing, for example, but applying mass production to the meat industry is entirely different. In order to generate the most profit, livestock are killed systematically at a massive scale on an assembly line. These animals are treated as nothing more than objects that can be processed, packaged, and sold to a consumer. For this business to take place with both time and cost efficiency, the welfare of the livestock is placed as one of the last priorities. Factory farming has gotten out of hand, and America is ... Show more content on Helpwriting.net ... A problem that arises from this is that animal abuse can take place without any consequences, simply because it goes unseen. Therefore, the installation of video cameras to monitor behavior inside of farms will help in the process of finding those who are guilty. Undercover videos of the animals being killed in such a brutal fashion only gives the farm a poor reputation, not to mention the ethical issue of animals suffering unnecessarily when euthanasia is available. Incidents similar to the aforementioned will only continue to happen if the government does not step in. Security cameras, proper training of new employees and regular examinations to ensure all FDA regulations as well as animal welfare laws are being practiced should be implemented in farms. Meat–producing companies try to hide the conditions in which their livestock are kept before being slaughtered. In Iowa, a bill called H.F.589 attempted to make it illegal to record videos and pictures at a farm without the facility owner's consent, and illegal to agree to work there to get a hold of undercover photos and videos of animal cruelty (Lin). Companies know that most people will be put off by seeing the acts that go on in order to provide inexpensive meat and dairy products that can be packaged and sold. People buy meat products to enjoy a tasty meal, but if the process involved in creating their food is untrustworthy, it could ... Get more on HelpWriting.net ...
  • 37. Trying for Humane Farming Humane Farming When dealing with food, Americans are forced to put their trust into the food industry. Although, there has been an increase of awareness, not enough, on how the industry grows food, processes, and what Americans consume. The United States is riddled with food industry immorality, obesity, and inadequate nutrition education. The government should have more control of the food industry, beyond the mandating of Nutrition Facts labels. In order to enhance the life quality of Americans, the government should partake in a more significant role with food industry regulation. With the modernization of the United States over the last decades, companies are manufacturing food rather than farming. Industrial farming, also known as factory farming, is an abusive and inhumane way of raising animals. The amount of food these farm factories are mass– producing is not the issue, instead, the quality of food needs to improve. The nation contains over hundreds of millions of people that need to be fed, the right way. The government needs to make sure the nation's health is not at risk and properly manage the way food is made. According to makers of the movie Food Inc., food producers and the government seem to disregard the concern of safety of their facilities and produce, and the health of consumers. The food business just wants to create lavish sums of food at extremely low prices. This will maximize profits and keep money rotating in the market. Director Robert Kenner of ... Get more on HelpWriting.net ...
  • 38. Factory Farming and Rural Farming In the early 1900s over 6000 small rural farms provided the meat consumed in the United States. Today that number has fallen to 2000, 95% of which are what we typically call "factory farms" (Dimitri, 2). This move towards a highly concentrated factory production system has had a staggering impact on the current change in climate. This impact stems from broad and wide reaching causes fueled by factory farming, stretching from land degradation, to chemical use in fertilizers, to C02 and methane emissions. Lobbying by agribusinesses has resulted in miniscule regulation, and with the help of government subsides meat production under this model has been allowed to flourish. Furthermore, the public at large is apathetic to these issues. With factory farming as the second largest contributor to green house gas emissions in the US and an ever increasing demand for cheap meat products it's clear that the current trajectory of the industry is on the road to causing irreversible damage. If we are to put an end to the disastrous effect factory farming has had on global climate change we must increase public awareness of the concerns associated with factory farming, remove government subsides, and investigate synthetic alternative to meat production. Prior to the industrial revolution meat consumption in the US was drastically different than it is today. The majority of meat consumed by a family came from animals that they had raised themselves or was directly bought from a neighbor ... Get more on HelpWriting.net ...
  • 39. Factory Farming Philosophy My philosophy of eating is that we should simply produce/grow food more organically. First, food is more healthy when made naturally. Second, organic food is much better than the environment, as factory farming is harmful to it. Also, the world has many people who aren't fortunate enough to have access to healthy food. But there are ways to solve all of these problems. Farming methods before the concept of factory farming were more safe and healthy. The animals were fed better. No antibiotics were needed for the animals, either. It also required more manual labor. This is why factory farming came to be, as people did not want to do so much manually. But, despite being less physically demanding, factory farming is bad for both the animals ... Get more on HelpWriting.net ...