Objective 2.4 Evaluate how agriculture supports all life Compare and contrast agriculture from yesterday to today

 The general direction in which something tends to move  Current styles

1. beef 2. pork 3. poultry

Was it because demand went up? Feed prices low? Meat was readily available? Is it cheaper to have meat in our diet now?

Beef, pork, or poultry?

 The American diet has changed from preference of meat and dietary restrictions and concerns.  But the biggest change has come from the ability to have a quick meal.  The poultry industry, producing smaller animals, was able to change the industry faster than beef or pork to adapt to consumer needs.

 What are some other trends besides the meat industry that has come about in agriculture? 1. Organic Farming 2. Pesticide use 3. Food prices 4. Technology

1. Since the poultry industry is made up of smaller animals that reproduce reach optimum size faster than beef or pork, this gives them a disadvantage in adjusting to the consumers’ demands. a. True or b. False 2. Select all of the answers that apply. Which meat market(s) averaged the highest consumption by the average American since 1950? a. Beef b. Chicken c. Lamb d. Turkey e. Pork

3. What industry has continued to climb since 1950? a. Beef b. Chicken or c. Pork 4. What industry has remained steady over the last 10 years? a. Beef b. Chicken or c. Pork 5. Which industry has reached its peak in the 1970s? a. Beef b. Chicken or c. Pork