Farming (tagged articles)Problems and Solutions in Factory Farming: The Role of Institutions, Capital, and RhetoricCael Jones - This paper examines the intricacies of factory farming by analyzing its social, political, economic, and environmental impacts in an age of capitalist consumption. Factory farming has become a pervasive institution with which most Americans engage on a daily basis... Keep Reading »
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Commercialization and Discontent on the American Farm: The Farmer's Movements of the Late-19th and Early-20th CenturiesZachary D. Blizard - During the periods of the Agrarian Revolt and the 1920s, farmers were unhappy with the economic conditions in which they found themselves. Both periods witnessed the ascent of political movements that endeavored to aid farmers in their economic distress, such as the... Keep Reading »
Effects of Conventional and Organic Agricultural Techniques on Soil EcologyNate Van Beilen - This paper explores the differing effects that conventional and organic agriculture have on soil ecosystems. The findings are primarily based on a review of published literature found in journal articles and government reports. Conventional agriculture is found to... Keep Reading »
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Understanding Organics at the Grassroots Level: An Analysis of Ecuadorian and Canadian PerceptionsJason Bradshaw - There is a growing public concern over the genetic alteration and use of chemicals in conventionally produced agriculture. The perceived risk of such agricultural production has prompted the rising popularity of organic alternatives in both developed and developing... Keep Reading »
Regulating GMOs in the United States and Europe: The Political and Economic Drivers Behind Monsanto's Agricultural Biotechnology BusinessDavid C. Shishido - While the regulation of bioengineered agriculture began at the same time in both the United States (U.S.) and the European Union (EU), the political and economic landscapes surrounding this industry on each side of the Atlantic diverged significantly over time. This... Keep Reading »
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