Better Living through Agriscience Unit 2 Living Conditions

Better Living through Agriscience Unit 2

Living Conditions �Living conditions vary greatly around the world and within developed countries. �Living conditions are affected by the environment and area around us. �Are there poor living conditions in the U. S. ? �How come?

World Population �As of this morning: � 7, 039, 050, 620 �http: //www. census. gov/main/www/pop clock. html �What challenges will we face? �How long before 10 billion?

Homes We Live in �Homes of the very poor �Very little material for a house �Out of doors for water and washing area �Homes of the less fortunate �Simple, but provide protection from elements �Access to safe drinking water but not safe sewage systems �Homes of the middle & upper class �Clean, safe and convenient housing �Both rural and urban locations

Factors Influencing Living Environments �Humans and Animals �Insects �Chemicals �Sharing the environment with nature is important to everyone.

What does a good environment look like? �Home �Community �Air �Water �Cleanliness �Wildlife, plants, animals

Changing Population Patterns �Infant mortality rates have been falling in both developed and developing countries. �People all over the world are living longer. �More young people in developing countries, older population in developed countries.

Impact of Agriscience �American and foreign inventors �reaper, combine, cotton gin, barbed wire �Formation of machinery companies �Mechanizing Undeveloped countries �Improving Plant and Animal Performance

Impact of Agriscience �Improvement of Scientific Research �Soybeans �Better potatoes �Aerosols �Better, efficient animals �Cultivated fruits �Nutritional values of foods

Impact of Agriscience �Recent Breaktroughs �Genetically Engineered Crops �Bio-Engineered Fuels (examples? ) �Exotic Flowers �Satellites, GPS �Sugar Beet, Rice hybrids

Results �Food costs less �Families have options for food �Less people know about food �Less labor needed �More time for farmers

Agriscience in the Future �Many new challenges, many new opportunities �Ensuring a safe, affordable and accessible food supply �Eliminating food deserts �Caring for the environment �Supporting rural communities

Agriscience in the Future �Providing economic opportunities for farmers �Expanding global markets for agricultural and forest products �Working to reduce hunger in the U. S. and around the world �How common is hunger in the U. S. ?