Food shortages could force world into vegetarianism, warn scientists

[AlecBGreen]

126. exactly!

why should we (farmers) saddle ourselves with debt to pay for heavy machinery that rusts & depreciates, to fill it with diesel that pollutes, to spray chemicals that kill weeds, to harvest a crop and ship it hundreds of miles to fatten animals when we can get the animal to do all that for itself, for free? its insane.

well-managed pasture is a win-win situation all around. I truly believe we will wake up and create a food production system that works (many are already doing it) but the real question is, will western civilization choose it in time or will it be forced upon us when 'the wheels fall off' ? Im hopeful it will be on our own choosing but its hard to keep the faith in that when i see current trends.

Hey DU'ers, while Ive got your attention, seek out and purchase local, pastured meat. Its out there! Your body, the environment and the local economy will all thank you