Industrial Revolution: Genetically Modified Organism
Agriculture is,“the science, art, or occupation concerned with cultivating land, raising crops, and feeding, breeding, and raising livestock; farming,” and has been the way of life for many people since the beginning of time (Dictionary.com, web). During the 18th century, the industrial revolution took agriculture as we know it for a major turn. The new machinery and techniques allowed for fewer, bigger commercial farms instead of each individual family being forced to farm for their own means of survival. Even if the industrial revolution was the most prominent series of advancements, there are still many succeeding changes after 1945 that will influence history forever (bbbbbbbbbb).
In the 71 years since World World II agriculture has changed …show more content…
A GMO is a “genetically modified organism: an organism or microorganism whose genetic material has been altered by means of genetic engineering,” (Dictionary.com, web). There is nothing wrong with GMO’s, they simply allow for better taste, better quality, and bigger proportions in our food. In today’s society everyone wants the next bigger and better thing, which is what GMO’s allow. However, for some reason people seem to prefer “organic” selections. Nevertheless, GMO’s are a huge advance in ag and will continue to appear in the future …show more content…
Of course city folk don’t wake up at five in the morning to milk, or spend their summers harvesting wheat, but the changes that affect the farmers most greatly are the same that change in the real world as well. As internet, vehicles, phones, and televisions become more accessible, the benefits become very evident. The internet allows you to check the weather, which is a huge factor in the world of farming and working the land. Vehicles aren’t just cars and trucks either, tractors, combines, trailers, I couldn’t imagine living without these things and still lead a successful life as a farmer. Phones allow you to call the veterinary in emergencies, and televisions make the long winters of laying around more enjoyable
In the 71 years since World World II agriculture has changed …show more content…
A GMO is a “genetically modified organism: an organism or microorganism whose genetic material has been altered by means of genetic engineering,” (Dictionary.com, web). There is nothing wrong with GMO’s, they simply allow for better taste, better quality, and bigger proportions in our food. In today’s society everyone wants the next bigger and better thing, which is what GMO’s allow. However, for some reason people seem to prefer “organic” selections. Nevertheless, GMO’s are a huge advance in ag and will continue to appear in the future …show more content…
Of course city folk don’t wake up at five in the morning to milk, or spend their summers harvesting wheat, but the changes that affect the farmers most greatly are the same that change in the real world as well. As internet, vehicles, phones, and televisions become more accessible, the benefits become very evident. The internet allows you to check the weather, which is a huge factor in the world of farming and working the land. Vehicles aren’t just cars and trucks either, tractors, combines, trailers, I couldn’t imagine living without these things and still lead a successful life as a farmer. Phones allow you to call the veterinary in emergencies, and televisions make the long winters of laying around more enjoyable