Essays on Farm Page 2

The organic system of farming dates back to about one hundred years ago. The term organic farm was first used in the UK by albert howard to differentiate it from chemical farming. Essentially, organic farming is self sufficient and flourishes without additives such as fertilizers, seeds, and feeds. It is a agroecosystem that promotes and…

INTRODUCTION Green lifestyle is any action or activity that results in a positive impact, to any degree, on the environment so that the planet can continue to support future generations. The practice of green living minimizes or eliminates toxins (poisons) from our environment as well as reducing and eliminating purely destructive habits. The goal and…

The potato, as Michael Pollen describes in The Botany of Desire, has been transformed through artificial selection from a small node to a well-nourishing potato. He attempts to analysis the spud from his New Leaf potato garden from the perspective of the plant while all the while entertaining the idea that plants and people have…

One may question the reason behind the high rates of obesity in the United States. Despite the emphasis on organic foods, this issue continues to persist. The main factor responsible for this is the costliness of organic products, which many people cannot afford due to limited budgets caused by the current economic situation. Another contributing…