Norman Borlaug article

This article by Norman Borlaug goes right along with the theme of food so far this semester, with Food Inc., The Omnivore's Dilemma, and all the talk of corn. This article also supports genetically modified foods or alternatives to what we have to work with today. Between the video, the book, and this article we've seen a multitude of ways that we can improve what we eat, but we've also looked behind closed doors on the food industry and seen the negative side of things. This article refers specifically to genetically modified foods and crops like cotton, maize, and potatoes. With the always increasing population and higher demand for foods we've been forced to keep up with society leading us to new technological advancements that can help us feed over 8 billion people.

However, these advances in science may not be able to be used to their full potential because of the amount of anti-science followers and those choosing to eat naturally or organic. Although being able to rapidly grow livestock and crops can be a positive aspect, there are those people out there who see it as inhumane and unnatural, which in a way it is. Being exposed to all of the elements of food in this class has really got me on the fence about what I support. Although I love steak and chicken, I now know the dreadful process that a living animal had to endure just so that I could enjoy eating it at the dinner table with my friends. However, becoming a vegan or being more selective in the way I eat isn't really an option for me at this time in my life. But if making advances in science will keep food on our tables and prevent us from starving, then how can I not be for it?