Similarities and Differences of the Articles
The two articles by Walsh and Lusk, there are similarities and differences which these articles indicate when it comes to food production in the United States. The first issue which both articles bring out clearly is the use of fertilizers and other chemicals in the farmlands which end up affecting the rivers and the water sources found within these farmlands. Another issue that both articles highlight is the effect of these chemicals on animals. Walsh outlines that fertilizers that are used in growing corn later affect animals specifically pigs when they are fed on these corn. Lastly, the rivers when affected by runoff from the farmlands affect human life (Walsh, 30-33). As much as the articles have differences that must be brought out clearly. The first notable difference that can be noted as the fact that as Walsh is encouraging farmers to practice organic farming to produce healthy food and avoid affecting and deteriorating the environment, Lusk is advocating for a situation where farmers should use high tech technologies in production.
In conclusion, it is clear that both the articles have outlined the effects inorganic farming practices have brought to the environment and that is why both of them are advocating for ways through which best farming practices can be achieved to reduce to effect on the environment at large including the soil, rivers and water bodies and further to reduce to the effects these crops have on animals and later to human health (Lusk, 2016). Therefore, for the farmers in the United States to help save the environment, it is okay for them to practice organic farming and use high technologies to produce crops that are healthy both to the animals and humans.
Work Cited
Why Industrial Farms Are Good for the Environment: https://www.nytimes.com/2016/09/25/opinion/sunday/why-industrial-farms-are-good-for-the-environment.html
“American Food Crisis and how to Fix it” by Bryan Walsh