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Cutting and burning of forests to create space for farmland
Changing diets in various societies is an example of a ____ because ...
Societal effect;
fresh fruit and vegetables have become an expectation in diets of the developed world
Deforestation (if done unsustainably)
Loss of biodiversity
Climate changes
What factors are affecting the global supply chain?
Political - trade wars
Infrastructure - roads, manufacturing centers, etc
Global patterns - BRICS, fair trade movements
Why are geographers interested in the roles of women in agriculture?
Because the elevation of women's roles is often tightly connected to increasing agricultural productivity and increasing food security
Draining of wetlands agriculture practice
Converting wetlands into farmland
Pollution and run off is an example of ___ effects because ...
These agricultural practices are damaging our environment; leading to climate change and other long-term effects
What is a pro of terrace farming?
Can be done sustainably by managing water flow
Helps prevent soil erosion
What does it mean "economies of scale"?
Farmers invest in higher-yield techniques to reduce costs and maximize profits
Subsistence and commercial farming
Cutting steps out of hills or mountains to create space for farming
What is the Federal Department of Agriculture?
What is a con of draining wetlands?
Destroys unique ecosystems
Endangered species like the platypus
What is the CSA?
Community-Supported Agriculture; consumers pay a subscription fee to ferms for guaranteed crops, influencing what is grown
What do women take responsibility for in subsistence economies?
As they are typically found in periphery countries, women tend to take responsibility for all the plant based food grown and eaten in the community
Pastoral Nomadism agricultural practice
Groups of people migrate with their herds to various different locations depending on the season
What are food deserts?
Areas with limited access to nutritious foods, especially among low-income populations
What is a con of pastoral nomadism?
It leads to overgazing, soil erosion, and desertification
What is the Fair Trade Movement?
Consumers prioritize ethically sourced products, ensuring wages for farmers
What is one main challenge that women face in the farming economy?
Women often lack the legal right to own land and in many societies in which pastoral nomadism is common hold more traditional roles, so women are marginalized
Irrigation agricultural practice
The process of diverting water to croplands that do not naturally recieve enough water
What is an example of irrigation farming?
Creating dams or underground aquifers
What is a con of irrigation?
It can deplete water sources (Aral Sea shrinking)
Unsustainable irrigation leads to log-term environmental damage
Explain what are GMO's and what are its effects?
GMO's are dangerous to both the environment and humans since a much greater amount of chemical is required to produce higher yields
In what type of agricultural practice do women contribute more in? Why is this?
1/2 of women practice subsistence agriculture, while 1/3 of them practice commercial agriculture.