Industrial Farming

  • Your thoughts about the vanishing of bees (what else have you heard/seen about this issue?)
    • I have heard about the bee population and how it is starting to lessen over the years.  This issue is concerning because the human population relies on the work of bees.  The United States and other countries use pesticides and other chemicals for farming; however, some of these chemicals are harmful to the bee population and should no longer be considered for use because of sustainability issues. 
  • Dirt!: The Movie 
    • I found this video to be informative and insightful.  Dirt is an important part of our environment and it plays a key role in the sustainability of nature. 
  • Were you able to discover if there is a factory farm near you? Were you already aware of farms near you? What do you think about this? 
    • There are several in the surrounding Austin area. I'm not really happy about this. While I understand that they have been beneficial in sustaining the large population and its growth, they have some negative practices that should no longer be ignored. 
  • Composting: Do you currently compost? Have you composted in the past? Do you know anyone who composts? Would you consider composting, after learning about its benefits from the movie? 
    • I do currently compost. I have been composting for years and find it fascinating and rewarding. 

Comments

  1. UnknownOctober 7, 2018 at 10:54 PM

    Great job on this post. I feel that you are really aware of the issues occurring in the environment. In addition, I find it concerning about the vanishing of the bees as this is part of sustaining a healthy ecosystem. The bees, as pollinators, are so important in our plant. It reminds me of the episode on Black Mirror on how bees became instinct so technology was created to do this work. I'm also glad to hear that you are composting and that you find it rewarding.

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  2. AnonymousNovember 14, 2018 at 5:18 PM

    Ryan, thanks for reiterating the importance that bees have on our lives. There are so many people who are unaware of how significant bees our to our health and environment. Great job on composting and doing so for years now. I try to compost as much as I can, however, I haven't started composting in my home yet because of fruit flies, the smell, etc. Do you have any tips for a person who is just starting to compost at home?

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