Article One by Hope Howard https://padlet.com/mhopehoward/da7l146i6pradp6i Harmful Agricultural Practices en-us 2021-02-08 23:27:07 UTC 2026-03-02 16:51:12 UTC hello@padlet.com I found it interesting how agriculture growing has led to the emergence of new parasites. https://padlet.com/mhopehoward/da7l146i6pradp6i/wish/1183961916 Madeline D

]]> 2021-02-09 18:40:59 UTC https://padlet.com/mhopehoward/da7l146i6pradp6i/wish/1183961916 I found it interesting learning about what Factory Farms really are and its false advertising covering up it's harmful impacts towards the livestock and that even PETA has spoke out against them https://padlet.com/mhopehoward/da7l146i6pradp6i/wish/1183986747 Rebecca F]]> 2021-02-09 18:44:53 UTC https://padlet.com/mhopehoward/da7l146i6pradp6i/wish/1183986747 I learned that monoculture reduces waste from inefficient harvesting, but it depletes nutrients in the soil and causes plants to rely more on chemicals https://padlet.com/mhopehoward/da7l146i6pradp6i/wish/1184001373 Alex A]]> 2021-02-09 18:47:13 UTC https://padlet.com/mhopehoward/da7l146i6pradp6i/wish/1184001373 I learned that monoculture is the practice of growing one type of crop intensively over a large area. I found it interesting that intensive farming has many positive effects, but at the same time has become the biggest threat to the environment. https://padlet.com/mhopehoward/da7l146i6pradp6i/wish/1184027120 Abby C]]> 2021-02-09 18:51:01 UTC https://padlet.com/mhopehoward/da7l146i6pradp6i/wish/1184027120 I learned that the slash and burn is not sustainable beyond a certain population density because the soil quality will soon become poor with no trees around. https://padlet.com/mhopehoward/da7l146i6pradp6i/wish/1184064237 David C.]]> 2021-02-09 18:57:09 UTC https://padlet.com/mhopehoward/da7l146i6pradp6i/wish/1184064237 I learned that 9 of the 12 most dangerous and persistent organic chemicals are pesticides, and that as insects/weeds develop a resistance to pesticides, farmers are forced to use more. https://padlet.com/mhopehoward/da7l146i6pradp6i/wish/1184083391 Tyler P]]> 2021-02-09 19:00:27 UTC https://padlet.com/mhopehoward/da7l146i6pradp6i/wish/1184083391 Article 1 https://padlet.com/mhopehoward/da7l146i6pradp6i/wish/1184564374 I learned that pesticides have many drawbacks like the gradual erosion of soil and increased pest resistance with the unintended killing of pests natural enemies.

Eric C  ]]> 2021-02-09 20:34:36 UTC https://padlet.com/mhopehoward/da7l146i6pradp6i/wish/1184564374 I learned that intensive farming has tripled the levels of phosphorus and doubled the levels of nitrogen over the past 100 years. https://padlet.com/mhopehoward/da7l146i6pradp6i/wish/1184567302 Devon C]]> 2021-02-09 20:35:19 UTC https://padlet.com/mhopehoward/da7l146i6pradp6i/wish/1184567302 Dori https://padlet.com/mhopehoward/da7l146i6pradp6i/wish/1184571557 I learned that intensive farming kills beneficial insects and plants]]> 2021-02-09 20:36:19 UTC https://padlet.com/mhopehoward/da7l146i6pradp6i/wish/1184571557 I learned that organic agriculture can produce enough food on a per capita basis and can provide 2,640 to 4380 calories per adult. https://padlet.com/mhopehoward/da7l146i6pradp6i/wish/1184573391 Stephanie ]]> 2021-02-09 20:36:47 UTC https://padlet.com/mhopehoward/da7l146i6pradp6i/wish/1184573391 I learned that there are pros and cons for multiple different farming techniques. For instance, slash and burn farming is good but only for a certain population density. In addition, pesticide farming messes with the oxygen and phosphorus levels in the environment and contributes to things like erosion. https://padlet.com/mhopehoward/da7l146i6pradp6i/wish/1184580942
Allison]]> 2021-02-09 20:38:34 UTC https://padlet.com/mhopehoward/da7l146i6pradp6i/wish/1184580942 I learned that monoculture is the practice where one specific crop such as corn, wheat, cotton, etc, are chosen to be grown intensely in a large area of land that year. It carries multiple benefits like the limiting waste, and reducing crop competition. However, it also comes with some disadvantages, such as being very chemical and artificial fertilizer dependent. Which makes it prone to spreading disease quicker. https://padlet.com/mhopehoward/da7l146i6pradp6i/wish/1184584762 - Anurag B]]> 2021-02-09 20:39:16 UTC https://padlet.com/mhopehoward/da7l146i6pradp6i/wish/1184584762 I learned that Intensive Farming has both pros and cons, however the cons seem to outweigh the benefits. For example, because of intensive farming the levels of phosphorus and nitrogen have nearly doubled in the environment. https://padlet.com/mhopehoward/da7l146i6pradp6i/wish/1184591885 -shaan]]> 2021-02-09 20:40:54 UTC https://padlet.com/mhopehoward/da7l146i6pradp6i/wish/1184591885 I learned that factory farms are places that cram and pack animals into tight places with horrible living conditions. The animals are restrained and confined, not free as the companies project they are. https://padlet.com/mhopehoward/da7l146i6pradp6i/wish/1187816613 julia]]> 2021-02-10 15:11:57 UTC https://padlet.com/mhopehoward/da7l146i6pradp6i/wish/1187816613 Overgrazing is similar to taking more than you need and animals consuming too many plants is unsustainable for the environment and is normally not able to recover. https://padlet.com/mhopehoward/da7l146i6pradp6i/wish/1187816679 Bridget]]> 2021-02-10 15:11:57 UTC https://padlet.com/mhopehoward/da7l146i6pradp6i/wish/1187816679 I learned that the use of pesticides has a lot of drawbacks such as erosion to soil, threat of toxicity to humans and animals, and the un intended killing of pests. https://padlet.com/mhopehoward/da7l146i6pradp6i/wish/1187822697 Sam]]> 2021-02-10 15:12:55 UTC https://padlet.com/mhopehoward/da7l146i6pradp6i/wish/1187822697 I learned that Intensive farming involves the use heavy pesticides and chemical fertilizers in order to meet maximize yields https://padlet.com/mhopehoward/da7l146i6pradp6i/wish/1187823730 2021-02-10 15:13:05 UTC https://padlet.com/mhopehoward/da7l146i6pradp6i/wish/1187823730 I learned that intensive farming is hurting the quality of the crops more than it being beneficial for the crops. New parasites and parasites that were under control have now emerged due to intensive farming and this type of farming kills insects and plants that are beneficial to the crops. Intensive farming also depletes the soil that the crops depend on and creates polluted runoff and clogged water systems. https://padlet.com/mhopehoward/da7l146i6pradp6i/wish/1187823756 Ethan Brown]]> 2021-02-10 15:13:05 UTC https://padlet.com/mhopehoward/da7l146i6pradp6i/wish/1187823756 I learned that intensive farming has led to a loss of ecosystem services and global warming. It can be beneficial because under-performing land will be used to its potential with intensive farming, meaning other land patches do not have to become farmland. However, the disadvantages outweigh the advantages. https://padlet.com/mhopehoward/da7l146i6pradp6i/wish/1187839144 Gulnar]]> 2021-02-10 15:15:41 UTC https://padlet.com/mhopehoward/da7l146i6pradp6i/wish/1187839144 I learned that eco farming is more beneficial than conventional agricultural farming as it can double food production in ten years. https://padlet.com/mhopehoward/da7l146i6pradp6i/wish/1187840532 Bailey E.]]> 2021-02-10 15:15:54 UTC https://padlet.com/mhopehoward/da7l146i6pradp6i/wish/1187840532 I learned that intensive farming causes new parasites to emerge as well as the reemergence of old parasites. https://padlet.com/mhopehoward/da7l146i6pradp6i/wish/1187846164 - Emma B.

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