Feedlots' Footprint: Farms Pay the Price

Nami (Autor)

Buch | Softcover

140 Seiten

2024
tredition (Verlag)
978-3-384-22149-0 (ISBN)

Infos

We savor the deliciousness of our meals, rarely considering the unseen impact our food choices have on the planet. The truth is, every bite comes with a hidden footprint. From greenhouse gases released during production and transportation to water depletion and habitat loss, our food system strains the environment.While some environmental costs are obvious, like the fuel used to ship food long distances, others are sneakier. Raising livestock, for instance, requires vast amounts of land and water, often leading to deforestation and pollution.By understanding this hidden harm, we can make informed choices. Opting for local, seasonal produce reduces transportation emissions. Choosing plant-based proteins over meat can significantly lower your environmental impact.By being mindful of our food's footprint, we can enjoy delicious meals with a cleaner conscience.

Autor

Dr. Nami, for your Agricultural Economics course, I propose "Feedlots' Footprint: Farms Pay the Price." This book explores the hidden costs of large-scale feedlots, exposing their environmental toll and the economic strain placed on smaller farms. We'll delve into the environmental impact of feedlots, analyzing pollution, antibiotic resistance, and greenhouse gas emissions. But "Feedlots' Footprint" goes beyond the environment. The book examines the economic squeeze on small and family farms, analyzing contract farming, rising feed costs, and industry consolidation. We'll see how these factors disadvantage smaller players. However, the book doesn't just highlight problems. It explores solutions, showcasing sustainable alternatives to industrial livestock production and advocating for fair trade and ethical sourcing practices that benefit both farmers and consumers. "Feedlots' Footprint" is a valuable resource for anyone interested in creating a more sustainable and equitable food system.

Produkt-Details

• Erscheint lt. Verlag: 7.5.2024
• Verlagsort: fanky
• Sprache: englisch
• Maße: 155 x 234 mm
• Gewicht: 247 g
• Themenwelt: Sachbuch/Ratgeber ► Natur / Technik ► Natur / Ökologie
• Themenwelt: Naturwissenschaften ► Biologie ► Ökologie / Naturschutz
• Schlagworte: Animal welfare concerns in factory farming • Antibiotic resistance and the rise of superbugs • Consolidation and vertical integration in the livestock industry • Consumer choices and their impact on the environment and farmers • Contract farming and dependence on large corporations • Environmental impact of concentrated animal feeding operations (CAFOs) • Fair trade and ethical sourcing in animal agriculture • Policy and regulation of the livestock industry • Pollution from feedlots: air, water, and soil contamination • Sustainable agriculture and food systems • Sustainable alternatives to industrial livestock production • The economic squeeze on small and family farms • The future of meat production • The rising cost of feed grains and its impact on farms • The role of feedlots in greenhouse gas emissions and climate change
• ISBN-10: 3-384-22149-4 / 3384221494
• ISBN-13: 978-3-384-22149-0 / 9783384221490
• Zustand: Neuware