Producing and Obtaining Food.
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Includes index.
What is conventional agriculture? -- The rise of agribusinesses -- Genetically modified foods -- Environmental effects of conventional agriculture -- What is sustainable agriculture? -- Alternatives to synthetic chemicals -- The organic movement -- The growth of organic agribusinesses -- The pros and cons of organic foods -- The social issues of agriculture -- Making green food choices -- Fruits and vegetables -- Meat and poultry -- Dairy products -- Seafood -- Beans and grains -- Chocolate and coffee -- Where to shop -- Green practices at home -- Going green at school.
"An exploration of the environmental, health, and social issues of modern agriculture. Features include fact boxes, sidebars, activities, glossary, list of recommended reading and Web sites, and index"--Provided by publisher.
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Living green.
PUBLISHED
Chicago, IL : World Book, 2009.
Year Published: 2009
Description: 64 p.
Language: English
Format: Book
ISBN/STANDARD NUMBER
9780716614098
071661409X
ADDITIONAL CREDITS
World Book, Inc.
SUBJECTS
Agriculture -- Environmental aspects.
Agriculture -- Health aspects.
Agriculture -- Social aspects.