Transforming Food Systems: The Impact of Agriculture

This chapter examines the profound changes in our food systems, focusing on how modern agricultural practices have altered phytochemical compositions and contributed to nutritional decline. It critiques the transition from wartime nitrogen technologies to contemporary fertilizers, while highlighting the environmental toll and detrimental health impacts tied to industrial farming methods. The discussion emphasizes the need to return to heirloom varieties and natural farming practices that honor ecological balance and enhance the nutritional quality of food.