SCI200 Food and Agriculture Discussion

“Food and Agriculture” Note: Online students please respond to one (1) of the following three (3) bulleted options:

“Modern agricultural techniques are necessary to combat starvation all around the globe, notwithstanding their environmental effects.” Based on this statement, take a stance by discussing what this statement means to you citing reasons and examples to support your response.

Select five (5) commonly used food items throughout the world including grains, vegetables, and fruits. Compare the prices of conventionally grown versus organically grown crops for your selected food items; then, discuss the monetary amount you are personally willing to spend for organically grown food. Justify your response.

Determine two (2) aspects of genetically modified foods that you find most beneficial; then, identify two (2) aspects of genetically modified foods that you find most worrisome. Provide support for your response.