Understanding Factory Farming and Its Global Impact

The video challenges the notion that factory farming feeds the world, highlighting its inefficiency and negative impacts on developing countries. It discusses the role of subsidies in promoting unsustainable farming practices and the challenges faced by small farmers. The global spread of factory farming, especially in countries like China and India, is also addressed, emphasizing the need for change to prevent further environmental and social harm.

What is the main argument against the efficiency of factory farming?

• It is cheaper than traditional farming.

• It requires more calories to produce fewer calories.

• It produces healthier food.

• It is the only way to feed the world.

How does factory farming negatively impact third-world countries?

• By increasing their agricultural exports.

• By improving their local economies.

• By causing deforestation and biodiversity loss.

• By providing them with cheap food.

Why are cows fed corn and soy in factory farms?

• Because it is their natural diet.

• Because it is cheaper and more efficient.

• Because it is subsidized and economically advantageous.

• Because it improves the quality of meat.

What challenges do small farmers face in the current economic system?

• They are able to produce more food than factory farms.

• They are at an economic disadvantage for sustainable practices.

• They receive more subsidies than large farms.

• They have easier access to markets.

Which country has the highest percentage of factory-farmed meat consumption?

• Germany

• United States

• England

• Brazil

What is the concern if China and India adopt American eating habits?

• They will decrease their environmental impact.

• They will improve their agricultural practices.

• They will need to farm twice as many animals.

• They will reduce their meat consumption.