Description should include

• small-scale vs. large-scale farming operations (e.g., conventional, natural, organic)
• efficiency in cost and its effect on affordable food
• vertical integration
• beefy meaty peptide (BMP)
• pest-management practices.

Process/Skill Questions:

Thinking

• How would one explain the increased cost of organic foods and their overall affordability?
• How do family-owned and corporate farms differ in product output?
• How has the use of pesticides in agriculture changed over time?
• What are the basic concepts of corporate-owned farming and crops produced using these methods?

Communication

• What concerns have been voiced by some consumers relating to allergies, gene contamination, and religious or cultural objections?
• What labeling laws exist for bioengineered foods?

Leadership

• What advances in technology have improved agricultural practices?

Management

• What are the advantages and disadvantages of using GMO products?
• What labeling laws should apply to different agricultural practices?
• How are GMO products and bioengineered products the same and different?
• What resources are available to implement bio-economic principles in farming?