Agricultural Studies papers

A discussion of ethical decisions for the common farmer concerning agricultural change in a technological era.

A look at the pros and cons of using genetically modified foods.

This paper discusses concentrated animal feeding operations (CAFOs) for swine and the environmental and human health hazards typically associated with such practices.

An analysis of the issues involved in PCB contamination and possible solutions.

A detailed report on the economic, political, geographical aspects of the coffee industry.

An analysis of green and black teas and their potential health benefits.

A look at what triggered and sustained the transformation of an agriculture-based economy to an industrial-based economy.

An analysis of agricultural economics, with a focus on the world's food supplies.

This paper reviews Sally Clarke's article, ?New Deal Regulation and the Revolution in American Farm Productivity,? which states that this regulation in the 1930s made possible the acquisition of labor-saving farm machinery.

Examines the history of wheat staple in Upper and Lower Canada
in the late 18th and early 19th Century.

A look at the effect on the environment of growing genetically modified food.

A look at the environmental devastation brought upon the country of Ghana as a result of the destruction of the Ghanaian forest.

An overview of genetically engineered foods and a discussion on how good they are for the environment and the citizens of the world.

This paper discusses the growing of industrial hemp, which is different from its distant cousin, marijuana, as a viable cash crop alternative.

This paper discusses the impacts of climatic changes on agriculture.

This paper discusses the societal effects of the diffusion of agricultural innovations.

This paper discusses the debate over the global acceptance of genetic modification (GM) of crops.

A brief examination of the threat faced by children of farmers from pesticides.

This paper is an extensive discussion of genetic modification (GM) of food, also known as genetic engineering, genetic manipulation, gene technology, and recombinant DNA technology, which is the most recent application of biotechnology to food.

An explanation of the causes and treatments of NSH.

An outline of the arguments for and against genetically modified crops.

An essay that explores the genetics of equine coloring.

An overview of the environment and development of Mesopotamia and Ancient Egypt.

This paper discusses 'farmaceuticals', the application of the most advanced biotechnology to the most basic methods of agriculture, hence 'farming'.

This essay discusses the scientific, economic and social implications of genetically modified food to feed a hungry world.

An analysis of the protea, the national flower of South Africa.

This is a paper on agriculture in less developed nations.

This paper discusses the agricultural negotiations of the World Trade Organization (WTO), an independent international organization, which establishes and maintains rules governing global trade.

This paper argues that puppy mills, mass-production, puppy-raising farms that breed animals in a deplorable and reckless fashion, should be banned.

A discussion of the pros and cons of genetically modified (GM) food.

Examines the advantages of using hemp as a source of fuel.

This paper discusses the debate surrounding the use of genetically modified (GM) foods as food aid to African countries.

An overview of the life history and economic value of this woody shrub.

This paper discusses that modern biotechnology has the potential and the promise to change radically our world within a matter of decades, especially in the areas of food production and medicine.

Discusses the method and uses of genetic modification of plants.

Examines the existence of agriculture in a private property setting as a major reason for its success.

Examines whether the company's divestment of its agricultural segment was best in the long-term.

Provides a scientific description of the problem caused to agriculture.

Discusses decline in the quality of food city people eat.

An overview and discussion of the medicinal importance of humulus lupulus, or the common hop.

This paper is a complete research project that determines the factors influencing the market problems facing the Alaska wild salmon industry and explores the superiority of Alaska salmon over farm-raised salmon.

An overview of the process of wine fermentation.

A book report on "Silent Spring" by Rachel Carson, an ecological text on the problems surrounding the use of the chemical DDT.

This paper argues that organically grown foods are safer for consumption and for the environment than genetically engineered foods.

A discussion of the advantages of organic foods over genetically modified foods.

Looks at the many controversial issues surrounding the production and sale of genetically modified crops (GMCs).

Questions whether modern agriculture is sustainable, based on an analysis on two articles on the subject, "Averting a Disaster" and "Assault on the Earth".

An overview of the possible infections that can affect Bermuda grass.

A look at the changing impact of agriculture on society.

A look at the demand and supply of water in agriculture.

An analysis of the agricultural textbook "So Shall You Reap" on the development of society and agriculture.

Examines whether or not there should be freer trade between Canada, the United States and Mexico in agricultural products.

A look at the effects of sugar cane on soil.

Explores the history of tea as an established economic commodity.

Examines the role of roof gardens in urban agriculture.

An overview of the history and uses of wheat.

This paper examines aquaculture or fish farming.

This paper discuses the role of biotechnology in the field of agriculture .

A study of the wheat industry in Canada.

A comparison of different ways of breeding plants.

The importance GIS (Geographic Information System) to todays farmer.

A look at the economic and agricultural development in a Third World country.

An overview of the economic aspects of imported and exported corn including issues such as pricing and tarrifs.

A look at the fundamental differences between agricultural and industrial capitalism.

An analysis of the marketing of genetically modified foods in Canada.

This book discusses the myth that world hunger is the unavoidable result of the forces of nature.

Examines the slave/slave owner mode of production in ancient agrarian societies.

Examines the economic ramifications of this cattle disease.

An overview of the pork industry in Ontario, Canada.

Examines 21st century challenges to rural development in India.

Discusses the taxonomy, structure, pathogens and uses of this fungi.

Discusses the taxonomy, structure, pathogens and uses of this fungi.

A report on the United Kingdom wine import industry.

Discusses the effect that the addition of hormones to the agricultural chain has on humans and animals.

Discusses U.S. farm policies since the 1930s.

A brief overview of the link between civil engineering and the study of soil types.

A paper on the water shortage crisis in the Middle East.

Examines the pros and cons of both types of water.

Examines the positive and negative effects of providing farmers with water subsidies.

A proposal to study the effects of supplemental lighting on the reproductive functions of dairy cattle through changes induced in melatonin production.

Examines the role of railroads in the economic development of southern Brazil from 1875 to 1930.

A review of Julian Simon's work "The Ultimate Resource 2" with a focus on the theme of ecology.

An introduction to the Farm Service Agency, part of the U.S. Department of Agriculture.

An ecological examination of deforestation and agricultural growth in the Brazilian rain forest region.

Examines whether the advances in technology and the advantages thereof, are worth the potential risks.

An anthropology paper discussing the differences between processual and post processual anthropology..

This paper discusses the microscopic-level differences between hard and soft wood and the relationship the two types have to the production of paper.

The paper looks at the formation of the European Union and the policies put in place to aid the integration of the various countries.

A look at the controversy over the use of genetically modified seed.

This paper looks at the potentially harmful plant, Datura Stramonium. This plant, otherwise known as Jimson weed, is a very harmful and life-threatening plant to humans and livestock if used inappropriately.

Discusses the development of the citrus fruit as a crop.

This paper is a review of the literature about the claims being made for the nutritional benefits of genetically modified foods.

This paper describes and presents the method of horticulture for three categories: Lithops, Cacti and trees with exfoliating bark.

A look at the positive and negative social impact of the cotton gin industry on America.

This paper looks at the effects of deforestation on Orangutan's habitat.

This paper discusses the post harvest processing of fruits and vegetables: Handling, preservation, shelf life, technology, ripeness, temperature, cleaning and canning.

A look at the struggle between the city and Owens Valley over water rights. Includes land, planning, agriculture, drought, violence, construction of aqueduct and outcome.

New Deal law aimed at saving the farming economy. Looks at the background, provisions, politics, effects and problems.