What method of alternative farming deals with plants being grown in water instead of soil?
Hydroponic Farming
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What is a corporate farm?
Large-scale farm(s) owned by massive corporations.
100
What is land reform?
The right to use land distributed equally among residents in a country.
100
How much of the world's food do women produce? (%)
50-80%
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Why would scientists want to add GMOs to food?
To provide positive health benefits to people who can not afford the proper nutrition and supplements that they need.
200
Why was Aquaculture created?
As a solution to overfishing, which damaged most of the world's major fisheries.
200
What is an environmental risk that can be caused by corporate farms?
Water pollution
200
In class, we talked about a region that was successful in its land reform efforts. What was this region and what country does it belong to?
Kerala, India
200
Is the agriculture industry male or female dominated or is there equal distribution?
The industry is male dominated
300
What two "super" creations can result from GMOs? (Hint. they're both negative)
Superbugs and superweeds
300
Why are Hydroponic farms a viable option for virtually any country in the world?
Due to the tightly controlled environment, hydroponic farms can thrive in any climate.
300
Are there more corporate or family farms in the world?
More large-scale family farms
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Who does land reform benefit?
Everyone, both rich and poor
300
How will the empowerment of women result in more food?
Women will gain control over decision making in the agriculture industry, as well as purchasing land, and providing inputs like machinery and fertilizers.