Category: Farming

  • Case Study: Farming the Cerrado

    Table of Contents Summary Reflection Resource Summary References Summary The case Farming the Cerrado documents the advantages and disadvantages of expansion in soybean farming in Brazil. Growth in Soya production has resulted in more high-protein food for the world. On the negative side, the rapid agricultural development has led to the destruction of biodiversity and…

  • Genetically Modified Organisms and Future Farming

    Table of Contents Introduction The first argument against GMO foods The second argument against GMOs Counterargument and rebuttal Conclusion Works Cited Introduction Food belongs to the things without which humanity cannot exist. Therefore, when food producers face problems, all people inhabiting the planet do, too. When farmers do not have good harvests or when insects…

  • Fair Trade and Its Benefits for Local Farmers

    Most of the worlds cocoa supplies are carried out from small family farms, which are located in different countries of West Africa. The process of growing cocoa is quite time-consuming, and currently, consumers and human rights activists are concerned that children are used in this work. The cost of buying cocoa beans is meager and…

  • The Current American Food Situation Influenced by the Immigrant Farmers

    Table of Contents Introduction Food and immigrant Farmers Case study: Mexican Farmers Conclusion Works Cited Introduction The United States of America can be described remotely as the land of plenty of food. The amount of foodstuff in the United States has been on the increase as food producers have been increasing. The main food problem…

  • The Nature of State Farm

    Introduction State farm insurance refers to an association of companies that render financial and insurance services (Kyle, 2005). It is a dominant industry player and holds a large chunk of the market compared to its competitors. It ensures cars and homes in America and Canada (Wilkinson, 1988). State farm initially dealt with insurance of cars…

  • Farmers Market for a Diverse Community: Risk Factors

    Table of Contents Introduction Managerial Commercial External Risk Factors References Introduction There are several technology-related risks related to opening a farmers market. First, it is important to consider the security of the farmers market as a physical location. As a place where many products will be available for purchase, it is necessary to ensure proper…

  • McKinsey & Company: State Farm Insurance Assessment

    Introduction State farm insurance refers to an association of companies that render financial and insurance services. It is a dominant industry player and holds a large chunk of the market compared to its competitors. It ensures cars and homes in America and Canada. State farm initially dealt with insurance of cars only but later incorporated…