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GMO |
Genetically Modified Organism |
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GMO controversial |
GMO's are chemicals used in food, which alters our bodies in negatives ways. Example would be children are growing faster than expected because of harmonally imbalance. |
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Principles of sustainable agriculture |
1) minimize soil agitation 2) Reduce Chemical Inputs and Runoff's 3) Work with natural processes |
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Principles of organic farming |
1) no synthetic chemicals 2) no GMO's 3) Soil building techniques 4) Pest and disease control 5) Genetic diversity |
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Fair trade |
Trade in which fair prices are paid to producers in developing countries Main goals- To empower marginalized people and improve the quality of their lives Focuses on: Commerce among individuals and business Primarily benefits: Vulnerable farmers, artisans and workers in less industrialized countries |
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Free trade |
international trade left to its natural course without tarriffs quotas or other restrictions Main goal- To increase nations economic growth Focuses on- Trade policies between countries primarily benefits- Multination corporations, powerful business interests |
