The connection between nature, humans and community is marginalized by industrial agriculture. Nature is controlled at every turn, even genetically. Currently, and most disturbingly, the process of determining the legal, patented ownership of nature is progressing.
Profits belong to corporations.
Poor soil health allows erosion. With the eroding soil travels chemical residue. Compensating fertilizers are applied destroying essential microbes. As soil health is compromised plants weaken. More pesticides are applied to control infestations.