American Farms, American Food bridges the gap between agricultural production and food studies allowing readers to learn about both subjects up close and in detail. Beyond that, the book provides background on the domestication, breeding, and development of crop plants and livestock that have become the food we eat. Themes such as the family farm, local food production, organic agriculture, genetically modified crops, food imports, and commodity exports are developed in nine separate chapters. The chapters treat specific crops or livestock types from the point of view of both production and consumption, highlighting the changes that have taken place in both farming strategies and food preferences over the years.
Autorentext
John C. Hudson is professor and director of the Program in Geography at Northwestern University.
Zusammenfassung
American Farms, American Food bridges the gap between agricultural production and food studies allowing readers to learn about both subjects up close and in detail. Beyond that, the book provides background on the domestication, breeding, and development of crop plants and livestock that have become the food we eat. Themes such as the family farm, local food production, organic agriculture, genetically modified crops, food imports, and commodity exports are developed in nine separate chapters. The chapters treat specific crops or livestock types from the point of view of both production and consumption, highlighting the changes that have taken place in both farming strategies and food preferences over the years.
Inhalt
Chapter 1: Farms and Food
Chapter 2: The Family Farm
Chapter 3: The Corn Belt
Chapter 4: Wheat and Grains
Chapter 5: Dairy
Chapter 6: Pork and Beef
Chapter 7: Poultry
Chapter 8: Fruits and Vegetables
Chapter 9: Organic Farms and Organic Food
Chapter 10: The Reserved Lands
Appendix: Keeping Track of Production