Animal Feed Vs Human Food Essay

Have you ever experimented and gained knowledge through the process? That is the key to researching. Whether it’s conducting marketing research on what teenagers are buying to increase product ratings or scientific research in cancer and diabetes, research is a vital component to advance our everyday lives. With the projected population growth and the pressure to increase food production, it’s important for consumers to understand that agriculture is the primary industry that will provide for the ever-growing population. The article Animal Feed Vs. Human Food by CAST, states that research is necessary for the improvement of consumer education. Several studies determined that agriculture is beneficial to the environment. Livestock waste is a natural fertilizer that is advantageous to both the soil and surrounding plant life as it provides essential nutrients. Livestock also benefits the environment by providing eco-friendly transportation and labour. These animals consume renewable resources as their “fuel”, thereby decreasing non-renewable resource use. The lack of consumer knowledge puts pressure on farmers to research and implement more environmentally friendly practices on their operation. Research has developed new methods such as genetic improvement, which has decreased food, water and land use dramatically, as well as greenhouse …show more content…
This dilemma has already caused a decline in food production. However, research educates consumers with credible scientific information versus personal opinions or misinformation found online. The example of LFTB (lean finely textured beef) that was commonly used in human food was misrepresented by the media as unsafe, which lead to the closure of plants, and “more beef cattle to fulfill consumer demand for ground beef” (pg 8). Research is vital for preventing issues related to misinformation and will continue to provide accurate data for consumer