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How might restructuring agricultural practices impact public health?
How might restructuring agricultural practices impact public health?
- It would make locally-grown food more expensive.
- It could lead to a rise in processed food consumption.
- It would increase the availability of unhealthy food options.
- It could improve the overall quality of food available. (correct)
What is one of the main criticisms of current agricultural policies?
What is one of the main criticisms of current agricultural policies?
- They excessively favor industrial farming. (correct)
- They promote small-scale farming.
- They enhance access to organic food.
- They increase the variety of crops grown.
What is suggested as a key to improving food accessibility?
What is suggested as a key to improving food accessibility?
- Increasing subsidies for corn and soybeans.
- Supporting small farmers and diversifying crops. (correct)
- Reducing government regulation on food production.
- Promoting large-scale industrial farming.
What environmental issue is associated with current agricultural practices?
What environmental issue is associated with current agricultural practices?
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What is a goal of promoting small farms in agriculture?
What is a goal of promoting small farms in agriculture?
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Study Notes
Rethinking Agricultural Practices
- Emphasis on restructuring agricultural practices to prioritize small farms and diverse crop production.
- Current policies favor large-scale industrial farming, with significant subsidies that lower the cost of unhealthy food options.
- Shifting support to small farmers can enhance food quality and accessibility.
- Sustainable practices are crucial for improving affordability and availability of healthy food choices for everyone.
- Enhancing public health is a potential benefit from this agrarian shift.
- Addressing environmental concerns related to industrial farming methods is an important aspect of rethinking agriculture.
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