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Michigan Department of Agriculture: Risks vs Benefits in Food Production [Pdf] Lesson PlanMichigan Department of Agriculture: Risks vs Benefits in Food Production [Pdf] Lesson Plan
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Michigan Department of Agriculture: Risks vs Benefits in Food Production [Pdf]

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Michigan Department of Agriculture provides this site that teaches students about the risks and benefits involved with food production. Includes a detailed lesson plan along with a list of terms and definitions. Gives great background concerning the issue.

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cost, economics, economy, food production, trade-offs

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  • Knovation Readability Score: 3 (1 low difficulty, 5 high difficulty)
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