Allison Jensen's English 2010 PowerPoint
Summary
TLDRThis script explores the debate between organic and conventional farming, highlighting the challenges of feeding a growing population. It discusses the cost, yield, and sustainability of both methods, emphasizing the need for a balanced approach to agriculture.
Takeaways
- π° The cost of organic food is significantly higher than conventionally grown food. For example, a conventional green pepper costs $86, while an organic one costs $148.
- π± Organic farming is defined as a system that excludes the use of synthetic chemicals, GMOs, and focuses on ecological production and management approaches that support and improve biodiversity.
- π The European Union leads in organic farming, with 64% of its certified crops, including wheat, barley, rye, corn, sugar beet, fruit, cheese, sunflowers, and tobacco.
- πΎ Conventional farming, which uses synthetic chemicals, GMOs, and machinery, produces high-yield crops and is more prevalent, accounting for 39% of farming in the United States.
- π³ Organic farming practices include crop rotation, composting, mulch, hand weeding, tilling, and the use of natural chemicals like vinegar.
- π± Organic farming has been practiced for over 4,000 years, primarily in small communities for survival.
- πΏ Conventional farming began after World War II with the invention of synthetic chemicals and is characterized by high-yield crops, synthetic chemicals, GMOs, and heavy machinery.
- π½ The Midwest and the Great Plains in California are major areas for conventional farming, focusing on corn and soybean production, with 75% dedicated to these crops.
- π³ Organic farming yields are 18.4% lower than conventional farming due to challenges in weed control and higher labor costs.
- π± Both organic and conventional farming have safety concerns, with organic farming having strict standards but also facing incidents like the E. coli outbreak in spinach.
Q & A
What is the estimated increase in food costs by the end of 2024 according to the USDA?
-The USDA estimates that the cost of food will increase by 2.2% by the end of 2024.
Why is the price of organic produce often higher than conventionally grown produce?
-Organic produce is often more expensive due to the higher costs associated with organic farming practices, which include the use of natural and environmentally friendly techniques, and the absence of synthetic chemicals and GMOs.
What percentage of the world's land is dedicated to farming for food production?
-29% of the world's land is dedicated to farming to produce food for mankind and animals.
What percentage of global farmland is used for organic agriculture?
-Organic agriculture accounts for 1.6% of the farmland used globally.
Which region is leading in organic farming, and what percentage of it is certified organic?
-The European Union is leading in organic farming with 64% of its land certified as organic.
What are some of the crops that are commonly grown organically in Germany, Austria, and Switzerland?
-Commonly grown organic crops in these countries include wheat, barley, rye, corn, sugar beet, fruit, cheese, sunflowers, and tobacco.
How does organic farming differ from conventional farming in terms of weed control?
-Organic farming uses natural ways to reduce weeds, such as crop rotation, composting, mulch, hand weeding, and tilling, unlike conventional farming which relies on synthetic herbicides.
What are the main challenges faced by organic farming in terms of crop yield compared to conventional farming?
-Organic farming faces challenges such as lower yields due to weed control issues, higher labor costs, and stringent standards, resulting in yields that are 18.4% lower than conventional farming.
How does the use of synthetic chemicals in conventional farming impact the cost of production?
-The use of synthetic chemicals in conventional farming can lead to higher crop yields at a lower cost, as it allows for efficient weed control and reduced labor costs.
What is the significance of the certification process for organic farming?
-The certification process ensures that organic farming standards are met, prohibiting the use of synthetic pesticides, fertilizers, herbicides, and GMOs, and is carried out by approved third parties.
What are some of the safety concerns associated with both organic and conventional farming?
-Both farming methods have safety concerns; organic farming has had incidents like the E. coli outbreak in spinach, while conventional farming has concerns about residues of synthetic chemicals linked to health issues.
What is the suggested approach to address the need for food production in the face of a growing population?
-The script suggests finding a balance between organic and conventional farming to meet the needs of the growing population, rather than strictly adhering to one method.
Outlines
π± The Debate Over Organic Farming's Viability
The first paragraph delves into the rising cost of food, with a 2.2% increase projected by the USDA by 2024. It highlights the significant price difference between conventional and organic produce, exemplified by the cost of a green pepper at Walmart. The paragraph explores the question of whether organic farming can sustainably feed the growing global population, which is expected to reach 10 billion by 2050. It also touches upon the limited land dedicated to farming, the small percentage of land used for organic farming globally and in the United States, and the principles of organic farming, which include the exclusion of synthetic chemicals and GMOs. The paragraph further discusses the practices of organic farming, such as crop rotation and natural pest control, and notes the European Union's leadership in organic farming certification. The historical context of organic farming and the challenges it faces in terms of yield and sustainability are also presented.
π The Challenges and Strategies of Organic vs. Conventional Farming
The second paragraph focuses on the challenges faced by organic farming, particularly in weed management, which is more labor-intensive and costly compared to conventional farming methods that rely on synthetic herbicides. It presents data showing that organic farming yields are 18.4% lower than conventional farming, attributing this to less effective weed control. The paragraph also discusses the cost implications of these differences in yield, suggesting that conventional farming can produce more per acre at a lower cost. It mentions the use of GMOs and other technologies in conventional farming to improve crop traits and reduce costs. Additionally, the paragraph addresses the certification process for organic farming, the strict standards it must meet, and the safety concerns associated with both farming methods. It concludes by suggesting that a balance between organic and conventional farming may be necessary to meet the demands of the growing population and to consider alternative agricultural approaches.
Mindmap
Keywords
π‘Organic farming
π‘Conventional farming
π‘Yield
π‘Biodiversity
π‘Cost of food
π‘Population growth
π‘Crop rotation
π‘Weed control
π‘Certification
π‘Synthetic chemicals
π‘Balance
Highlights
The cost of food is predicted to increase by 2.2% by the end of 2024 according to the USDA.
Organic green peppers at Walmart cost almost double that of conventional ones, raising the question of whether organic is worth the price.
The world's population is predicted to grow to 10 billion by 2050, posing a challenge for food production methods.
Organic agriculture currently accounts for only 1.6% of global farmland.
The European Union leads in organic farming, with Germany, Austria, and Switzerland at the forefront.
Organic farming relies on natural techniques and excludes the use of synthetic chemicals and GMOs.
Crop rotation, composting, and mulching are methods used in organic farming to improve growth and prevent soil erosion.
Conventional farming began post-World War II with the invention of synthetic chemicals and has since become widespread.
The United States is the largest contributor to conventional farming, particularly in the Midwest and California.
Conventional farming uses synthetic chemicals, GMOs, and machinery to produce high-yield crops.
Organic farming faces challenges such as high labor costs and lower yields compared to conventional farming.
Weed management is one of the most labor-intensive and expensive aspects of organic farming.
Organic farming yields are on average 18.4% lower than conventional farming due to weed control issues.
Conventional farming can produce more per acre, keeping costs down for comparable crops.
Organic farming involves a time-consuming certification process with strict standards.
Both organic and conventional farming have safety concerns, such as the use of synthetic chemicals in conventional farming.
A balance between organic and conventional farming may be necessary to meet the demands of the growing global population.
Transcripts
organic varment is it the answer to feed
the
world organic or not to organic that is
the question at the produce
department with the cost of food
increasing according to the USDA by
2.2% by the end of 2024 can one of Ford
organic a green pepper at Walmart cost
86 but organic green pepper cost
$148 that is almost doubled the cost is
organic worth the
price can organic feed the growing
population the population is predicted
to grow to 10 billion by the year
2050 29% of the world's land is
dedicated to farming to produce food for
mankind and animals
organic agriculture accounts for
1.6% of Farmland used
globally in the United States dedicates
39% to Conventional
farming conventional farming brings in
high yield crops with the use of
synthetic chemicals genetically modified
organisms also known as GMOs and
Technical advances in
Machinery unfortunately organic farming
is unable to produce high yield crops
like conventional farming
can organic farming is defined as a
system that excludes the use of
synthetic chemicals
GMOs and ecological production and
manage approach that support and improve
biodiversity organic farming relies on
the use of natural and environmentally
friendly techniques to produce a safe
product organic farming has been around
for more than 4,000 years people used to
grow trade and harvest in small
communities to
survive the European Union is the
leading in organic farming with 64%
certified as
organic Germany Austria and Switzerland
at the
top of certified crops such as wheat
barley Rye corn sugar beet fruit cheese
sunflowers and
tobacco organic farming uses crop
rotation composting and mulch to improve
crop growth and prevent soil
erosion weeds are controlled by hand
weeding tilling and lastly natural
chemicals like
vinegar to be considered organic there
must be no use of synthetic chems used
from harvesting to handling and
delivering to the
store conventional farming began after
World War II with the invention of
synthetic
chemicals the United States is the
country with the largest crop producing
contributor to Conventional farming the
Midwest the great PLS in California have
large flat land favorable soil favorable
climate conditions to produce high yield
crops 75% is dedicated to growing corn
and soybean the other 25% is used to
produce a mixture of crops that include
alphalpha fruit trees asparagus green
beans berries potatoes melon plants
squash plants tobacco and
Grains conventual farming applies
synthetic chemicals to achieve high
yield
cpes syn itic chemicals consist of
fertilizers pesticides and
herbicides fertilizers are used to have
a consistent growing
pattern pesticides are used to kill
repel and control animal and insects
that cause damage or nuisance to the
crop herbicides are used to control the
weed
growth convential farming is described
as a farming system where synthetic
chemicals GMOs and heavy machinery are
used to produce a high yield
fro conventional Farming versus organic
farming conventional farming Produce
High Yield crops using modern technology
to provide for the growing
population organic farming faces
significant challenge in producing high
yield crops due to weed control high
labor costs stent standards there
organic farming is not sustainable way
to produce a high yield to feed the
growing
population organic farming systems rely
on multiple strategies to control high
weed density organic farming uses
natural ways to reduce weeds unlike
conventional farming Li on synthetic
chemicals tillage and hand pulling weeds
are the most common way to manage weeds
in organic farming this is labor
intensive and high
cost with the use of synthetic
herbicides conventional farming is
capable to reduce or eliminate weeds to
produce a high yield crop at a low
cost organic farming yields
18.4% lower than conventional farming
because of not being able to control the
weed density
the cost of farming conventional farming
can produce more per acre than organic
farm which keeps costs down with
comparable crops organic farming was 34%
lower crop yield than conventional
farming weed management remains one of
the most challenging expensive and labor
intensive aspects of organic farming
conventional farming
utilizes OS to improve crop traits such
as drought resistant test resistant and
to to
herbicides conventional farming has a
longer crop rotation to keep costs down
farmers who have at least one crop like
alala asparagus fruit cheese will save
on labor cost and diesel
fuel without having to till the
conventional farmer saves 306 million
gallons of fuel annually
organic farming goes through a RIS time
consuming certifications process organic
standards in the United States and the
European Union prohibit the use of
synthetic
pesticides
fertilizers
herbicides and
GMOs certification and inspections are
carried out by approved third
parties organic farming strict standards
do not leave them without safety issues
there was an ecoli outbreak in spinage
in the United States and Canada
resulting in 342 people seeking medical
help organic farming has safety concerns
just like conventional farmers do
conventional Farmers must worry about
synthetic chemicals left on their
product that is linked to cancer kidney
disorder and other
allergens despite the challeng is faced
by organic farmers this does not imply
that their product is safer than
conventional
Farmers farming is becoming fast growing
popular alternative even though organic
farming produces low yeld crops compared
to Conventional
farming conventional farming does have
its downsides with the use of synthetic
chemicals but if use Sparling the
benefits outweigh the low risk
29% of the world is dedicated to
Farmland so there is a need to
compromise between organic and
conventional farming to keep up with the
growing
population maybe it's time to look at
agriculture in a different way it's not
just a black and white organic or
conventional maybe it's time to find a
balance between the two
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