Industrial agriculture is known as the dominant system in the United States that produces most of the food. Industrial agriculture features enormous animal production facilities and single-crop farms. The system is meant to produce a sustainable and massive amount of food. Within the system is the production of: meat, dairy, fish, vegetables, and fruits. The production of these items would be considered healthy if they were not altered with additives, GMO’s, hormones, pesticides, and antibiotics…
Definition of Terms In this paper, plant-based will be used as an umbrella term for those diets which abstain from some or all animal by-products (such as veganism and vegetarianism). Veganism is the elimination of all animal by-products from consumption and vegetarianism is the elimination of all meat (including fish) from the diet with the inclusion of dairy and eggs. A pescatarian is one who abstains from all meat except for fish. Factory farming is used to describe intensive…
In 2013 over one and a half million people have 3 meals a day, a warm bed, shelter, free exercise, and free entertainment. Welcome to prison, a place that almost rewards you for doing something wrong. One million federal state prisons, and seven hundred and fifty local prisons, each costing about seventy three million dollars for one prison. Why? Well fun fact, you are paying for them. Congratulations! Every single one of us have supported a murderer in one way or another, we all have paid taxes…
Limousin cattle are bred to be a highly muscled cattle originating from France. 1960 is the date when Limousin cattle were first imported from France and now they are located in over 70 countries. They date back to the 18th century where first historical evidence was written about them proving their existence. Back then, Limousins were well known for being draft animals due to their qualities. Limousin cattle can be horned or polled, but they naturally had horns until farmers bred them with…
My experience working at was eye opening and made me realize what real hard work is. We take all the things we have in supermarket for granted but we never really think of the behind the scenes of our food. Or how cozy and commutable are jobs are compared to some other people’s jobs and most of all that we let ourselves become confined to a single location. This world is so big and there’s so much to learn on everything. Those summers I spent I learned a lot about ranching and had some great…
According to the website, The Vegan Society, “Veganism is a way of living which seeks to exclude, as far as is possible and practicable, all forms of exploitation of, and cruelty to, animals for food, clothing or any other purpose”. It is commonly confused with a similar philosophy of vegetarianism. There are several reasons surrounding why one would choose to become vegan. Some argue that the animal’s right to live and to not be exploited for human’s well-being, along with the health benefits…
with healthy livestock that was raised by a family. Sadly, this happy image that’s plastered on our products and shown in cartoons is a mere ploy for the customers of the meat and dairy industry. The reality is a gruesome scene of poultry, pigs, and cattle being forced into confined spaces where they suffer every day. A vast majority of farms in the United States focus on producing the largest amount of meat, dairy, and eggs for the cheapest cost, this system is commonly referred to as factory…
Change is necessary; necessary for moving forward, and necessary in fact for survival. We, as a society, need to change the way we live for the sake of the earth, the animals, and ourselves. The most practical solution, and the one that would have the most impact, is to shift to a more plant-based diet. Vegetarianism means not eating meat while veganism is a lifestyle that entails not consuming or using any animal goods, and while it may seem extreme to some, the benefits of such a diet are…
The bullfight, as it is rehearsed today, includes proficient toreros (of whom the most senior, who really kills the bull, is known as a bullfighter) who execute different formal moves which have an importance, or if nothing else a name, as indicated by the matador's style or school. It has been asserted that toreros look to evoke motivation and craftsmanship from their work and an enthusiastic association with the group transmitted through the bull. The nearby closeness puts the matador at some…
the Cowspiracy: The Sustainability Secret documentary was very eye opening when considering how or when to eat meat products to ensure a better future for other generations. At the beginning, there was confusion, because I did not know that raising cattle had such a negative affect on our lives. However, the cogitation behind killing animals for food causes over 50% carbon dioxide pollution is astonishing to me. When the narrator encountered companies to gain new perspectives, I soon became to…