- Your thoughts about the vanishing of bees (what else have you heard/seen about this issue?)
After watching the “Vanishing of Bees,” I was surprised to
learn that bees are disappearing. This is the first time I heard about the colony
collapse disorder (CCD). It was surprising to know that CCD is documented in 35
states and beekeepers are losing at least 30% of the hives per year. Honestly,
I ran whenever I see a bee flying near me. After watching this film, I realized
that they play an important role in growing our fruits and vegetables. Farmers
need to stop using pesticides that might be killing the bees. I like the idea
about sustainable agriculture. Farmers need to stop using pesticides that might
not only be harming the bees but also people.
- Dirt!: The Movie
After watching “Dirt: The Movie,” I appreciate dirt more. I think people take
dirt for granted. I learned that numerous species can be found in dirt. I saw
in the film that dirt is sacred in some places, like in New Mexico. I learned
that the demand of natural resources, industrial farming practices, and climate
change are destroying dirt. One of things that people can do to preserve dirt
is organic farming. We can also start in our home by composting.
- Were you able to discover if there is a factory farm near you? Were you already aware of farms near you? What do you think about this?
There were no factory farms in San Francisco County. The nearest factory
farms are in the Marin County. I didn’t know that were factory farms located in
the Marin County. I hope the factory farms practice organic farming.
- Composting: Do you currently compost? Have you composted in the past? Do you know anyone who composts? Would you consider composting, after learning about its benefits from the movie?
I have heard about composting before but I have never done
it. I don’t know anyone who composts. After learning about the benefits of
composting, I think more people should be doing it especially people who have
yards. I learned that composting keeps dirt healthy. I also learned that
composting serves as a long-term fertilizer. If I live in a house with yards, I
will definitely compost and use it in the garden.
Hi Krissy,
ReplyDeletei think composting for individual use at home instead of for farming at a large scale is not as popular because it takes time and effort to compost. People who plant vegetables or flower at home might think it's more convenient just to go to the store and get a bag of fertilizer rather than composting their food that was thrown away. But it makes total sense for big farms to use it because it helps save the environment and could give them better produce in the long run.
Hi Krissy,
ReplyDeleteI was also in shock after watching the “Vanishing of Bees,” and to learn about colony collapse disorder (CCD). It was very sad to learn that they are dying out at such rapid rates and how big of an impact they have on agriculture. You also make a good point that pesticides might also be harming people.