The economics of growing are more complicated than simply seed and feed. Many other factors determine the cost of agricultural products. Food must be processed, packaged and transported, often fresh, to the consumer. Along the way, the businesses involved have some complicated choices to make. Every action taken by humans has some environmental impact.
Agriculture is no exception.
This section explores issues like global warming and use of chemicals as they relate to agriculture. This section explores the impact of this, the ethics involved, and how farmers can respond to the trials imposed by this system. Pesticides Non-food Products Pesticides are a fact of life for many farmers. Used improperly, the farmer risks all sorts of trouble. With careful planning, pesticides can be the lesser of two evils, reducing crop loss and increasing quality.