Omnivore's DIlemma

Omnivore

organism that obtains energy by eating both plants and animals

dilemma

a difficult or perplexing situation or problem

food chain

The process by which food goes from farm to consumer

organic food

a type of food that is produced without pesticides, bioengineering, or high-energy radiation

processed food

foods that have been treated to change their physical, chemical, microbiological, or sensory properties

sustainable

able to meet the current demand for a resource without depleting the future supply

Hybrid

crosses between different organisms

Subsidies

a sum of money granted by the government or a public body to assist an industry or business so that the price of a commodity or service may remain low or competitive.

feed lots

an area or building where livestock are fed and fattened up.

fossil fuels

Coal, oil, natural gas, and other fuels that are ancient remains of plants and animals.

modify

to change; to amend

Paddock

a small field or enclosure where horses are kept or exercised.

Purebread

(of an animal) bred from parents of the same breed or variety.

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Sauntered

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walk in a slow, relaxed manner, without hurry or effort.

Compost

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decayed organic material used as a plant fertilizer.

Tipsy

Slightly Drunk

Monoculture

the cultivation of a single crop in a given area.

Automated

operated by largely automatic equipment.

Barracks

a building or group of buildings used to house soldiers.

Atrazine

a synthetic compound used as an agricultural herbicide.

Herbicide

a substance that is toxic to plants, used to destroy unwanted vegetation.

Epidemic

a widespread occurrence of an infectious disease in a community at a particular time.

Gorge

a narrow valley between hills or mountains, typically with steep rocky walls and a stream running through it.

Flavonoid

any of a large class of plant pigments having a structure based on or similar to that of flavone.

Ethanol

a colorless volatile flammable liquid which is produced by the natural fermentation of sugars; alcohol.

Pesticide

a substance used for destroying insects or other organisms harmful to cultivated plants or to animals.