Omnivore's Dilemma Vocabulary

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Define 'organic'

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(of food or farming methods) produced or involving production without the use of chemical fertilizers, pesticides, or other artificial agents.

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Which food chain produces most of our food?

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Industrial

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What is tallow?

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A hard fatty substance made from rendered animal fat, used in making candles and soap.

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What is high fructose corn syrup (HFCS)?

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Sweetener made from corn starch.

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Define 'monoculture'

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Farming strategy in which large fields are planted with a single crop, year after year.

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What is the difference between 'organic' and 'conventional' farming?

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Organic farming avoids synthetic chemicals, while conventional farming may use them.

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What does 'sustainable agriculture' mean?

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Farming practices that maintain the health of the environment and the economy.

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Define 'local food'

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Food that is grown and produced within a short distance from where it is consumed.

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What is 'industrial agriculture'?

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A system of farming that uses large-scale production methods and often relies on chemical inputs.

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What is 'food processing'?

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The transformation of raw ingredients into food products through various methods.