Examination should include exploration of issues such as
- population growth
- the use of animals for service, companionship, work, and food
- food production (e.g., genetically modified organisms [GMOs], organics)
- energy production
- environmental concerns (e.g., fracking, climate change, deforestation, water resources, pollutants, soil degradation, waste, legislation)
- technology concerns
- food security vs. food insecurity
- food deserts
- food sovereignty
- agroecology
- traceability
- consumer perception
- advocacy.
Process/Skill Questions:
- What are the roles of service animals?
- How do people use animals in a work role?
- How did the domestication of animals contribute to advancements in societies?
- Which crops have approved GMOs? Which ones are approved for human or animal consumption (i.e., food or feed) or alternative uses?
- What controversies are related to current food production methods? What are potential solutions to these conflicts?
- How does a farmer’s production decisions affect commodities and products?
- How does food sovereignty affect agricultural production?
- How does agroecology affect economic and social factors related to agriculture?
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