Publisher: Greenhaven Press, Inc.

Copyright Date: 2021

Edition Date: 2021 Release Date: 08/01/20

Pages: 176 pages

ISBN: 1-534-50697-7

ISBN 13: 978-1-534-50697-8

Dewey: 630

LCCN: 2019057186

Dimensions: 24 cm.

Subject Heading:
Agriculture. History. United States. Juvenile literature.
Agricultural innovations. Environmental aspects. Juvenile literature.
Factory farms. United States. Juvenile literature.
Agriculture. History.
Agricultural innovations. Environmental aspects.
Factory farms.

Language: English

Bibliography Index/Note: Includes bibliographical references and index.

Reading Level: 10.0

Interest Level: 9-12

Guided Reading Level: Z

Agriculture has existed for approximately 12,000 years and has played an important role in shaping human history. It enabled the development of the United States, and the family farm has become an indelible image of American resilience and self-sufficiency. However, with changes in technology, the global economy, and our understanding of nutritional needs, the field of agriculture has been forced to adjust to meet twenty-first-century demands. Is it necessary that factory farms displace family farms? Should the government play a larger role in regulating technological innovations like GMOs? This volume guides readers to examine these key issues and many others.