What is meant by the term “Beneficial insects” and how does this relate to honeybees and the useof commercial pesticides? Consider all the different factors that are causing Colony CollapseDisorder in bees. How does monoculture harm bees? How does artificial insemination createmonoculture within the bee population itself as well as other domestic animals and how does thatweaken them? How did bees and other domestic animals become dependent on antibiotics andwhat is the harm to humans? What can be done to address these issues in terms of global foodproduction? Reference at least 2 sources to support your arguments. Explain your reasoning andgive examples from your own experience or from things presented in class.Essay #2Consider the future of global food production to feed a growing population. Do you see newtechnologies such as GMO’s and lab grown meat as the solution? Why or why not? What are thebenefits of organic, regenerative and localized food production? Is the current model ofagribusiness sustainable, why or why not? What can be done about food waste?Explain your reasoning and give examples from yourown experience or from things presented in class.
