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The US devotes 51 million acres to hay for livestock feed but only 4 million to vegetables

The US devotes 51 million acres to hay for livestock feed but only 4 million to vegetables

Half of the difference in price between organic and non-organic food is found in meat (especially ch

Half of the difference in price between organic and non-organic food is found in meat (especially ch

Eliminating yield gaps could increase crop productivity up to 70%, depending on the crop

Eliminating yield gaps could increase crop productivity up to 70%, depending on the crop

About 85% of the world's soybeans are used to feed livestock

About 85% of the world's soybeans are used to feed livestock

Partially hydrogenated soy or vegetable oils supply empty calories and promote changes in metabolism

Partially hydrogenated soy or vegetable oils supply empty calories and promote changes in metabolism

One-fourth of all vegetables eaten in the United States are French fries.

One-fourth of all vegetables eaten in the United States are French fries.

In the Philippines, Nicanor Perlas developed a successful model of sustainable vegetable

In the Philippines, Nicanor Perlas developed a successful model of sustainable vegetable

Using bio-intensive methods could supply 76% of vegetables and 42% of fruits year-round on ~2000 acr

Using bio-intensive methods could supply 76% of vegetables and 42% of fruits year-round on ~2000 acr

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