Think of this video as a precursor to Unit VI (Economic Geography). It ties together this unit and the economy.
Lecture Relating to Food
What is Organic Food
Is this sustainable? Why or why not?
Growing Today for Tomorrow
Considering the True Costs of Raising Pigs
Farmers Feed the World (Uptown Funk Parody)
Chipotle - Back to the Start
Chipotle Commercial (in the YouTube video above) - can this romanticized form of agriculture feed the world? Here is what agribusiness thinks of Chipotle: "Why agriculture hates Chipotle".
Here's another Chipotle commercial related to rice and its production (sponsored and endorsed by Chipotle)
And another... (Scarecrow)
Geographer's insight:
This video (and earlier videos in the same vein) is extremely risky business. These videos perfectly encapsulates the beliefs, values and ethics that underscore the organic farming movement and resonate with consumers. This is a key part of Chipotle's advertising campaign, food with integrity. Many within the agricultural industry are not amused, and as a group they are Chipotle's suppliers. “In general, this romanticized view of agriculture is not going to be able to feed the world,” said Tom Super who is the spokesman for the National Chicken Council. Many in the industry think that Chipotle pushing its values on consumers. See this article for more on the tension between Chipotle and agricultural suppliers.
And one more... (A Love Story)
OK, last one for Chipotle... (Ingredients Reign)
Sketch Comedy Group - Portlandia - A Spoof on Agricultural Standards
Geographer's insight:
There has been a revitalization in urban gardening as many city dwellers feel disconnected from their food systems; urban gardening is a way for people to actively control what they are ingesting into their systems many fear some of the modern agricultural methods. Based in Milwaukee, WI, Growing Power has created an interesting combination of vegetable gardening and aquaponics for the urban environment.
http://www.vox.com/a/explain-food-america
http://www.gasbuddy.com/GasPriceMap
Check out this site. It breaks down gas prices across the U.S.
Hog Farms Make Residents Prisoners in Their Own Homes
The Luckiest Nut in the World
UNGA 2011 - Women & Agriculture
Coffee: The Greatest Addiction Ever
Dan Barber: How I Fell in Love with a Fish: TED TALKS