the differences between agriculture and agribusiness
What are the key differences between agriculture and agribusiness? How did we get here? And what does it mean for farmers, consumers, and the planet?
the origins and history of agribusiness
The Origins and History of Agribusiness: From Vision to Reality The origins and history of agribusiness can be traced back to 1957 when John H. Davis and Ray A. Goldberg published A Concept of Agribusiness. Their pro-corporate stance argued that the private sector, rather than the government, should be responsible for the stabilization of the agricultural…
the difference between intensive and extensive agriculture in livestock production
What is the difference between intensive and extensive agriculture? Explore how land use, resource input, and sustainability vary between these two farming systems.
the ethanol debate: a closer look at the pros and cons
Ethanol, a renewable biofuel made from organic material, offers environmental benefits like reduced greenhouse gas emissions and supports rural economies. However, challenges such as food vs. fuel debates, high resource demands, and infrastructure limitations highlight its complexities. Explore ethanol’s pros and cons and its evolving role in sustainable energy solutions.
what is ethanol?
Ethanol is a renewable fuel derived from plants like corn and sugarcane. Learn how it’s made, its uses, and its role in reducing greenhouse gas emissions while supporting sustainability efforts.
did neoliberalism kill the family farm?
Neoliberalism, often associated with economic policies favoring market deregulation and individual responsibility, has had far-reaching implications beyond its economic dimensions. It has permeated into broader cultural and political spheres, reshaping societal structures and institutions. One such institution deeply impacted by neoliberal ideology is the family farm. This article seeks to explore how neoliberalism has influenced…
what does it mean to be open source? why is interest in open source licensing growing?
It’s no secret that property rights are a core element of western civilization and capitalistic societies. These property rights define how goods and services can be used, traded, or saved. Both individual and larger entities can own property and they can choose to use (or not use) that property however they wish. This is of…
a history of domestic (American) agricultural policy
Although much of the original motivation to settle America was fueled by a divine imperative to ‘go forth and conquer’ in the name of God, domestic farm policy also played a large role in motivating both citizens and newly arrived immigrants to settle the lands of the vast unknown. This began in the 1800s when…
Economics | Environment | Food
a history of agricultural education in the United States
Agriculture has been the backbone of communities throughout the United States since the birth of the nation. While the field has been wrought with controversy, it can also be considered innovative in many respects. Agricultural education is one of these areas… Until the mid-1800s, universities in the United States were mostly private organizations that focused…
Economics | Environment | Food
what are open-source seeds? why are open-source seeds important?
Perhaps you have heard the term open-source. Maybe you heard about it within the context of software and technology as the open-source movement originated within the software development community as a means to encourage innovation and knowledge sharing. As such, the open-source concept is best-known within the technological paradigm. However, the essence of open-source can…