Examination should include exploration of issues such as

population growth
the use of animals for service, companionship, work, and food
food production (e.g., genetically modified organisms [GMOs], organics)
energy production
environmental concerns (e.g., fracking, climate change, deforestation, water resources, pollutants, soil degradation, waste, legislation)
technology concerns
food security vs. food insecurity
food deserts
food sovereignty
agroecology
traceability
consumer perception
advocacy.

Process/Skill Questions:

What are the roles of service animals?
How do people use animals in a work role?
How did the domestication of animals contribute to advancements in societies?
Which crops have approved GMOs? Which ones are approved for human or animal consumption (i.e., food or feed) or alternative uses?
What controversies are related to current food production methods? What are potential solutions to these conflicts?
How does a farmer’s production decisions affect commodities and products?
How does food sovereignty affect agricultural production?
How does agroecology affect economic and social factors related to agriculture?

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