Essays on Farmland

Agricultural Lands Protection

Ohio was second only to Texas in the amount of prime farmland lost to developed uses during the years 1982 to 2007. Prime farmland is the best quality land for agricultural uses (American Farmland Trust, 2010). The importance of agricultural land in the state, regional and local economies, and the costs and pros of its preservation have been in a subject of debate and discussion. Yet, there is a pressing concern on the loss of farmland in Ohio. According to the U.S. Department of Agriculture, 343.5 acres of farmland each day was lost by Ohio between the years 2002-2007. ...

INVESTMENT ANALYSIS OF VIETNAM

INVESTMENT ANALYSIS OF VIETNAM

Summary

Vietnam has changed in the last thirty years from an agrarian country to a service and manufacture country leader in the world in growth and economic activity. The country has a communist system legally but, in the practice, the country has a liberal policy in the economy signing the Trans-Pacific Free Trade Agreement but maintaining the political control under the rule of one party. The country offers opportunities and risks for individual and corporation with the intention to invest.

Introduction

Vietnam is known in the world as the country where United States of America lost a ...

Land circulation can be defined as a situation whereby farmers and landowners hand over their land operation rights so that farmland that is isolated is centralized enabling a thorough and bulk agricultural production (Xianglin, 2014). Circulation of land is considered as a requirement for the expansion of modern agriculture. It not only provides a basis for resource allocation for modern agriculture but also gives economic benefits foundation (Jing & Zhe, n.d.). It is the basis for the improvement of farmland system. It is accelerated mainly by developing industries and speeding up the relocation of the surplus rural labor force. This ...

The late 1950s marked the start of the Chinese immigration to the British North American regions, which are the present-day Canada. No colonies within the east and west of the British North American regions including Nova Scotia, New Brunswick, Prince Edward Island, Newfoundland, and the United Province of Canada had immigration restrictions. It is also important to note from the outset that the Hudson’s Bay Company controlled vast areas of the British North American regions, where the main residents were the First Nations people. The Chinese immigrants faced various challenges before, during, and after immigrating to Canada. Various ...

My assignment was to visit Sam Davis home, Smyrna in Tennessee. Before carrying on with the tour, I prepared myself thoroughly to make the stay successful. Primarily, I researched thoroughly about the site through numerous readings. I went to the library to find articles and resources that have information on the historic site that I was about to visit. I searched the internet on their home website where I got the right directions leading to the place. I noted down the important points regarding the site on my notebook as it helped me in tracing the site and briefing ...

Introduction

The growing shortages in food supplies, rapid climate change and increasing awareness of environment stewardship has all made eco farms an increasingly viable option. By reversing environmental deterioration, supporting local communities and balancing out community-ecosystem-market relations ("Solution: an eco-farming revolution," n.d.), eco farms are gradually replacing conventional forms of agricultural production, particularly as factory agri-products are becoming subject to mounting pressure not only from environmental groups but also from consumers growing more disillusioned by a combination of unhealthy products, price hikes and environmental damage. True, biotech industry appears to inform adoption of GM foods for international expansion and profit ...

Do we need that Endangered Species Act?

The Endangered Species Act of 1973 was an innovative measure for the future of nature and continues to protect the diversity of the animal and plant kingdom of the United States. This law is important to the survival of all living things because every living organism depends on the life of another living thing to survive, including humans. Aquatic species in Florida are essential for the health of the environment in which it lives. For example, because all creatures and plants depend on each other for survival, when one species is allowed to become extinct, all other species in ...

Modern agricultural practices and technological advances have led to tremendous success in food production. Despite the success, efforts to increase the production of food have had negative and far-reaching effects on the ecosystem. The persistent decline in biodiversity is affecting food production as well as other food related services (GRiD par 8). Biodiversity can be defined as the various forms of life on earth regarding the number, distribution and composition (species, alleles, groups, etc.) of the biota (Nair par 9). Agricultural activities have a direct and significant effect on biodiversity while the decline in biodiversity is negatively affecting food ...

Principles of agency law apply to the contract formed between Benjamin and Steven and will ultimately hold Carl, the principal, liable for the contract concerning the retail space. Carl gave Benjamin, his employee, explicit and actual authority to enter into a purchase agreement for up to $2,000,000 for certain farmland with Steven. The fact that Steven was unaware that Benjamin was acting on Carl’s behalf does not matter. The case would be different if Benjamin lacked the authority from Carl to purchase farmland and Benjamin did so anyways, without Carl’s permission. But because Carl gave ...

The organic industry is amongst the fastest ever growing sectors in the United States. Organics have increased at a rate of almost twenty percent in the last couple of years and it is expected to maintain a steady growth. The following aspects constitute the trends of organic farming in detailed perspective.

Production

The amount of organic production has increased over the previous years. The Organic Production Survey of 2008 points that 4.1 million acres in the United States are used for organic production. This acreage divided into 1.8 million acres for organic pasture and 1.6 million acres for organic crops. In 2008, ...

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History

The Indians who first settled in New Jersey were well aware of the importance of good agricultural soil. Therefore, they went the extra mile in its preservation. They used to bury the tails, heads and meat of fish and animals to fertilize the soil. Wood ashes were scattered everywhere. Water supply was persistent, and weeds were pulled out. The crops they grew were quite basic and included beans, melons, corn, pumpkins and squash. When it comes to immigrants, people from Sweden were amongst the first settlers. In the 1600s, they began agriculture on the land they ...

Global scenario and California

Global scenario and California Water is a precious nonrenewable resource. It is limited in quantity and serves the entire humanity, and all living beings on earth. A man can survive without water for only three days. Many problems on earth are attributed to increasing population and water scarcity is one of them. The exponential growth of the human population not only endangers other living things on earth but also deprives them of essential requirements like clean water, clean air, and a safe habitat to live. Water as a resource is under threat because it is contaminated, misused, wasted, and lost in ...

Introduction

Education plays an important role in teaching children valuable lessons that will help them change or become agents of change. This idea materializes in Mildred Taylor’s Roll of Thunder, Hear My Cry. Told from the perspective of 9 year old Cassie, the girl leans valuable lessons, especially from bitter experiences of racism and injustice, which allowed her to grow and become an instrument or vehicle of change. The following discussion focuses on the lessons that Cassie learned, these lessons’ influences on Cassie’s point of view, behavior, and role in the story.

Coming of Age in Roll of Thunder, Hear Me Cry

Taylor’s Roll of Thunder, Hear ...

The Name of the Class (Course)

The Name of the School (University) The City and State Sustainable Design and Construction Abstract In the recent past, several environmentally inspired projects have been built in the United Kingdom and around Europe. These projects have claimed to embody the principles of sustainable development. The Greenfield and Brownfield are examples of sites that have been used to parade such projects I bet in small scale. These projects have always presented debates regarding their sustainability and maintainability.

Introduction

In 2009, the Hometown foundation revealed an ambitious plan in south Lanarkshire to build a brand new town named Owenstown ( ...

In different societies in the world, the argument whether to be or not be vegetarian has caused a lot of controversies. The problem in this essay is whether the human race should stop eating meat or whether this practice is morally and ethically acceptable. The main argument presented by vegetarian individuals is that the average human being should be able to survive on a vegetarian diet that the nutritional needs can be met without resorting eating meat. Vegetarians usually base their argument on the moral and ethical implications of eating animal meat and that animals are caused suffering in the quest ...

Introduction

This essay discusses restrictions imposed on the people of China, which stipulated that many couples were forbidden to have more than one child. The essay covers why and when the measure was introduced, the ethics of such a policy and when it might be relaxed. Further, alternative policies are considered, as are the outcomes of the existing policy.

Background to the Policy

The Chinese government’s policy of restricting couples to having just one child was announced in 1979 because the government was seriously concerned about the population explosion. One outcome of the earlier Marxist doctrine prevailing in China was that in the latter ...

Abstract

The main aim of this study is to conduct a research about the artificial methods of storing water in California while considering all the financial characteristics. This research will include two artificial (Manmade) methods of storing water in the state of California which will include; surface water such as Cisterns, Dams and aqueduct. Underground water will include pipelines, aquifers, canals and reservoirs.

Introduction

California’s water management system is arguably among the most innovative and complex artificial methods of storing water in the world. In California, colossal amounts of water are confined, stored, and then delivered through manmade features to serve ...

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Importance of Eating Locally Locavore- the most recent and innovative term derived in food industry for the people who likes to eat locally or eating something grown locally and has not traveled much from farm to their table. The idea of environmentalist, Bill Mckibben where he consider that locally grown food apart from tasting better and being better is also a mean of coping with climate changes, is fully justified considering the current trend in eateries and people’s preference for locally grown food. Talking of US Market only, the number of farmers market have increased by ...

Introduction and Thesis:

There are many causes and effects of, and solutions for climate change. Global warming and other climate change is now a scientific reality. It is no longer a question of if it can happen, it is already happening. The question now is how bad it is, how much worse it is going to get, and how quickly it is going to happen. The “Greenhouse Effect” refers to how some gasses that built up in the atmosphere are holding radiation in and work like the glass in a greenhouse to trap heat in. The effect of trapping the heat in the atmosphere is ...

Tallur is an Indian craftsman born in Bangalore and has once in a while wandered outside India and acted like an adult in the country neighborhood. His works discuss the grinding neediness in the grown farmland. He brings out very clearly the issue of poverty and the issue that the people in farmland go through. Utilizing Indian marks and images, Tallur imagines that are normal for the underbelly of India, while still successfully devising a workable plan to interpret the fidgetiness of his topic to a bigger group of onlookers. Untitled holds a doctor's facility mattress, with battered and torn inflatable beddings heaped ...

Environmental Studies

Deutsche Bank of Germany is a globally powerful banking and financial institution. It has been recognized in both the financial and the environmental sectors for environmentally positive actions. The eco-friendly activities include both internal and external ‘green’ actions. The Deutsche Bank’s mission statement claims that the goal of the company is to find long term financial solutions for everyone who needs financial services. “The bank competes to be the leading global provider of financial solutions, creating lasting value for its clients, shareholders, people and the communities in which it operates.” (Mission Statement, Deutsche Bank, 2013) Deutsche Bank ...

Introduction

Urban planning is a dynamic profession that deals with improving the welfare of people and their communities by creating more equitable, convenient, efficient, healthful, sustainable, and attractive places for present and future generation. Planning enables businesses, citizens, and civic leaders play a significant role in creating communities that enhance people’s lives. Effective planning has the potential of creating communities that offer better choices for how and where people live. Good planning helps communities find the right balance of essential services and new development, innovative change, and environment protection. However, planners usually come across various issues when it comes to planning. ...

Executive Summary-1 Page 2

Introduction-2. Page 3Company and Product Background-3. Page 3Comparative country and product Market Attractiveness-4 Page 4 4.1 – Macro Page 4 4.2 – Product Market Analysis Page 6 4.3 – Competitive Analysis Page 6

Entry Strategy-6 Page 7 Marketing Objectives-7 Page 8 Recommendations for the 4 p’s of the marketing mix in Hong Kong-8 Page 8 Conclusion Page 11

References Page 13

1. Executive Summary With environmental changes taking place in the globe, global marketing has been subject to rapid development thus requiring full attention on the approach to use. This report focuses on analyzing various ways and elements ...

Abstract

Genetically modified organisms have large impact on our environment. Although there is not much proved evidence against it but still the amount of evidence available is enough to discuss it with its implications. GMO crops affect nearly crops by gene follow which could be minimized to some extant will the help of designing separate places for different crops. GMO also effect natural cycle of nitrogen and Carbone reproduction. GMO crops could be a risk in long time that it could alter some properties in human DNA. Steps should be taken by government and other organizations to minimize its effects to ...

RE: Howdy Brewster

I have reviewed your memo regarding the case of Mr. Howdy Brewster. In 2011 Howdy signed a contract with the Aztec oil and Gas Company to build a pipeline across his property for the pipeline to cross over his property so that it can maintain its useful life. He received a given amount of $9,200 after the contract was signed and to resolve the issue with the neighbor paid an amount of $7,500 in so that the boundary can be sorted out with the neighbor as well. In September the same year, Howdy dammed a stream to have more water available ...

The end of the Civil War saw the Confederacy, who had intended to secede from the Union in order to protect their right to own slaves, among other reasons, defeated and in a poor position economically. In order to successfully bring them back into the Union and thoroughly unite the two sides of the country, a rough period of Reconstruction followed. The first thing that needed to happen was to rebuild the South, whose economy was in ruins – eleven major cities were severely damaged by warfare, and healthy farmland and livestock were hard to find. 1 Part of the Union’ ...

Abstract:

The socially disadvantaged farmer is in a perpetual struggle to maintain farmland in the United States of America. Land possession among this social group has declined at a high rate well into the 21st century. Government programs and banking industry components have played a crucial role for the disadvantaged farmers who are losing their farmland due to illicit business practices, ignorance, and greed. The small American farmer has endured discrimination, poverty, pest infestation, industrialization, and indelible hardships that have persisted for many generations. Their survival depends on the virtues in which our country fought and stands for.

Introduction

Socially Disadvantaged ...