5.3 The Green Revolution

Describe changes in agricultural practices.

• The Green Revolution started a shift to new agricultural strategies and practices in order to increase food production, with both positive and negative results. Some of these strategies and methods are mechanization, genetically modified organisms (GMOs), fertilization, irrigation, and the use of pesticides.
• Mechanization of farming can increase profits and efficiency for farms. It can also increase reliance on fossil fuels.
• Enduring understanding EIN-2: When humans use natural resources, they alter natural systems.