1. The Effects of Rising Energy Costs on Local Agriculture

2. Global Fertilizer Use

3. What Is Peak Oil & Gas?

4. Peak Gas Predictions Peak of conventional natural gas production in 2013-2020 Huge reserves of shale gas in SW Ontario that have yet to be tapped. Shale gas will be much more expensive than conventional natural gas

5. Impacts of Peak Oil & Gas on Agriculture Rapidly rising costs of: – Gasoline, Diesel, Heating Fuel – Peak Load Electricity – Food Rising fertilizer costs Rising costs of 95% of manufactured goods Periodic shortages of food, fuel & electricity High Inflation & Economic Decline

7. Fertilizer Prices Tied to Fuel Prices

8. North Korea Fertilizer Use

9. Effects on Cereal Grain Production

10. Population Goes Agricultural