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The locavore movement is one in which aims towards the focus of local farms for our means of consumption. Though this is a clever method for an increased availability for food, it actually is more harmful than beneficial. Through the introduction of a locavore movement in a certain community, industrial progress will be substantially hindered, jobs will be taken away, and individuals will be required to change their lifestyle. The methods that our society uses today should remain as the standards for production and consumption.
Within the typical urban community in the United States, industrialization has taken place over time and has resulted in a higher standard of living overall. In today's world, industrialization is used to determine a nation's standard. With the locavore movement, industrialization will be taken out of the picture. With the rise of small farms in urban areas, there is little space for means of production. In fact, "the number of small farms has increased 20% in the past six years," disallowing for further industrial development (Document E). Though it does not seem as if these farms take up much space, there are 1.2 million small farms nation-wide. This space could be used for industrial production and making our country better. Some may say that factories and other urban buildings emit so much pollution that hey are unsafe, but these small farms emit just as much pollution. According to the Conservation Magazine's "The Problem of What to Eat," production of food locally has contributed to nearly 9 metric tons of CO2 emissions in a single year (Document D). So, in conclusion, why not industrialize and produce food simultaneously rather than ruin the infrastructure and contribute small farms?
With the introduction of a locavore community, the job surplus will be reduced significantly. Yes, local farmers on small farms will turn out successful. Yes, transport will be a lot easier. Although, booming farm businesses and transportation services will be put out of business, resulting in a copious amount of jobs being lost. The locavore mindset will "provide much needed jobs at the local level, , and help build the economy," but will destroy the national community (Document F). Those who spend their days on the large farms will be unemployed with nothing to do. And, those who compromise the large farms make up much more of the labor force than those on small farms. It's simple logic, the unemployment rates would decrease significantly.
The locavore movement would be an extreme cluster when it comes to the art of lifestyle. Rather than making a typical trip to the grocery store to purchase items which are bought weekly, the store would be swept of these items. Also, it is important to mention that local farmers depict the prices of their items, so new items may fluctuate greatly throughout the course of a year. This ideal causes for a lack of a standard or norm in which everyone follows as their daily schedule. With these items being placed on the shelves at the local level, many people will be forced to change their lifestyles and social/economic norms.
The impact of the introduction of a locavore movement nationwide could be potentially disastrous for the United States' social and economic status. Unemployment will rise, this infrastructure will be ruined, an agricultural economy will be reintroduced and cause for underdevelopment, and the daily lives of many patrons will be changed forever. The standards that we hold today should remain implemented as it is.
Within the typical urban community in the United States, industrialization has taken place over time and has resulted in a higher standard of living overall. In today's world, industrialization is used to determine a nation's standard. With the locavore movement, industrialization will be taken out of the picture. With the rise of small farms in urban areas, there is little space for means of production. In fact, "the number of small farms has increased 20% in the past six years," disallowing for further industrial development (Document E). Though it does not seem as if these farms take up much space, there are 1.2 million small farms nation-wide. This space could be used for industrial production and making our country better. Some may say that factories and other urban buildings emit so much pollution that hey are unsafe, but these small farms emit just as much pollution. According to the Conservation Magazine's "The Problem of What to Eat," production of food locally has contributed to nearly 9 metric tons of CO2 emissions in a single year (Document D). So, in conclusion, why not industrialize and produce food simultaneously rather than ruin the infrastructure and contribute small farms?
With the introduction of a locavore community, the job surplus will be reduced significantly. Yes, local farmers on small farms will turn out successful. Yes, transport will be a lot easier. Although, booming farm businesses and transportation services will be put out of business, resulting in a copious amount of jobs being lost. The locavore mindset will "provide much needed jobs at the local level, , and help build the economy," but will destroy the national community (Document F). Those who spend their days on the large farms will be unemployed with nothing to do. And, those who compromise the large farms make up much more of the labor force than those on small farms. It's simple logic, the unemployment rates would decrease significantly.
The locavore movement would be an extreme cluster when it comes to the art of lifestyle. Rather than making a typical trip to the grocery store to purchase items which are bought weekly, the store would be swept of these items. Also, it is important to mention that local farmers depict the prices of their items, so new items may fluctuate greatly throughout the course of a year. This ideal causes for a lack of a standard or norm in which everyone follows as their daily schedule. With these items being placed on the shelves at the local level, many people will be forced to change their lifestyles and social/economic norms.
The impact of the introduction of a locavore movement nationwide could be potentially disastrous for the United States' social and economic status. Unemployment will rise, this infrastructure will be ruined, an agricultural economy will be reintroduced and cause for underdevelopment, and the daily lives of many patrons will be changed forever. The standards that we hold today should remain implemented as it is.
Reflection
This synthesis piece was written on April 24, 2017 in an extreme time crunch. My class only had twenty-five minutes to produce 3/5 of a synthesis essay which was extremely hard. It was not until I was completing my portfolio that I had completed the final two paragraphs. In my opinion, this piece may portray the ugly step-sister compared to the obesity essay. Rather than containing concrete evidence, the evidence in this piece is abstract and the commentary does not do any more justice. With revisions I was able to correct a few of these errors, but this piece definitely shows proof of my growth as a writer this year.