1. Economic Impact of Conventional
Mr. Bailey
Agri-science

2. Is the money generated from selling conventional produce rising?

3. Why is it cheaper than organic produce?
Conventional farmers get subsidies
Subsidy - governmental aid paid to farmers to supplement their income
$20 billion per year
More easily accessible
Less labor requirements
Generates a price floor on how low a product can be priced

4. Is there a problem with producing excess produce?
Excess food can be stored
Exported overseas to “undeveloped” countries
But scientist say we are not raising enough food

5. World Food Growth Demand

6. Wheat Production and Stagnation

7. Are there benefits to rising conventional produce?
Agricultural Subsidies
Less animal emissions (methane)
Less farmland being used due to better efficiency
Produces massive amounts of food

8. How much money does conventional produce generate for the agricultural industry?

9. Exit Slip
Explain why conventional produce is cheaper than organic produce.
Give one example of a way we use excess produce.
List two benefits of rising produce conventionally.