Competing demands between water, food and agriculture

Discuss the competing demands between water, food and agriculture. The reading titled “setting the scene” and content in class provided data about rising populations, economic growth, changing consumer preferences and subsequent impacts on water, agriculture and food. There is a symbiotic relationship coupling water, agriculture and food, so first outline some of the competing demands discussed in class. Then, detail some of the ways individuals, families and communities can reduce water demands and consequently have more control and less dependency (and vulnerability) on a highly globalized form of agriculture and food systems, while advancing sustainability, water and food security.