Save the Planet: Buy Organic—the Role of Consumers in the Sustainable Agricultural Movement
Date of Award
11-30-2009
Document Type
Undergraduate Capstone Project
Degree Name
Master of Liberal Studies
Organizational Unit
University College, Arts and Culture Management
Disciplines
Liberal Studies
First Advisor
Alison Nishi
Keywords
Advertising, Agriculture, Consumer, Development, Environment, Marketing, Organic, Sustainable
Abstract
The severity of the environmental situation in agriculture is described. Progress made so far is then listed and critiqued. Misconceptions that sustainable agriculture cannot produce as much food as industrial agriculture, as well as the false impression that sustainably-produced foods must cost more are discussed. In conclusion, the only force strong enough to convince farmers to switch to sustainable practices is the consumer. Advertisements and educational campaigns will inform consumers about industrial agriculture. The shift in demand for sustainable goods will eventually cause prices to fall, allowing more consumers to purchase these formally expensive goods. This process will make a sustainable agricultural revolution possible and profitable.
Publication Statement
Copyright is held by the author. Permanently suppressed.
Recommended Citation
Roybal, Shannon, "Save the Planet: Buy Organic—the Role of Consumers in the Sustainable Agricultural Movement" (2009). University College: Arts and Culture Management Capstones. 25.
https://digitalcommons.du.edu/ucol_mals/25