Omnivore's Dilemma Vocabulary

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Feedlot

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An area or building where livestock are fed or fattened up.

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High Fructose Corn Syrup (HFCS)

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Sweetener made from corn starch.

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Compost

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A composition of largely decaying matter used as fertilizer.

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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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Industrial Organic

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Organic foods grown on a large scale to be sold to mass markets.

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What is an Omnivore?

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An animal or person that eats a variety of foods, including plants and animals.

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What is Sustainable Agriculture?

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Farming practices that meet current food needs without compromising future generations' ability to produce food.

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Define 'Pesticide'

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A substance used for destroying insects or other organisms harmful to cultivated plants or to animals.

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What is Genetic Engineering in Agriculture?

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The direct manipulation of an organism's genes using biotechnology.

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Define 'Monoculture'

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