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.
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Food and Agriculture
In the United States, we are fortunate to have an abundant supply of food. However, this abundance is largely due to advances in agricultural technology, which have in turn created numerous concerns surrounding our food sources. Provide at least two modern examples of how the United States has increased its food production. Using at least two scholarly or reputable resources and your textbook, discuss how these changes have affected the environment, and what impact they have on food safety?
Food and Agriculture
In the United States, we are fortunate to have an abundant supply of food. However, this abundance is largely due to advances in agricultural technology, which have in turn created numerous concerns surrounding our food sources. Provide at least two modern examples of how the United States has increased its food production. Using at least two scholarly or reputable resources and your textbook, discuss how these changes have affected the environment, and what impact they have on food safety?