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• genetically modified organisms (GMO) - organisms that have had their genetic material altered in a laboratory
• aquaculture/aquafarming - farming of aquatic organisms in tanks or ponds
• overgraze - the animals overeating the grass/plants too much to the point where it is no longer able to grow
• organic food - foods that are non-GMO, produced without pesticides or synthetic fertilizers, and use sustainable growing practices
• value-added crops - crops that are grown specifically for their nutritional value and customers are willing to pay more for because of that
• value-added farming - when farmers process their crops into high-value products, rather than simply selling it as it comes from the field
• local-food movement - seeking out local foods
• vertical farms - grow crops inside in stackable trays, using greenhouses, artificial lights, and hydroponics(allows crops to grow without soil using mineral-enriched solutions
• community-supported agriculture (CSA) - a business model in which a farmer sells a share of their harvest to a group of people
• food insecurity- lack of access to food, or the inability to afford food
• food desert - a place where access to healthy food is limited or unavailable
• food distribution system - the system of food production, processing, distribution, and consumption
• food processing - the transformation of raw materials into food products, including cooking, canning, and freezing
• tariff - a tax on imported goods, usually levied on the value of the goods
• quota - a limit on the number of a particular product that can be imported into a country