Bibliograph

Producing and obtaining food

Type

Label

Producing and obtaining food

Language

eng

Illustrations

illustrations

Index

index present

Literary Form

non fiction

Main title

Producing and obtaining food

Oclc number

244566757

Series statement

Living green

Summary

"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

Table Of Contents

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 -- Examining organic foods -- The social issues of agriculture -- Making green food choices -- Fruits and vegetables -- Meat and poultry -- Dairy products and eggs -- Seafood -- Beans and grains -- Chocolate and coffee -- Where to shop -- Green practices at home -- Going green at school

Target audience

juvenile

Classification

Contributor