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Industrial Revolution
- Gave way to commercial agriculture through new technology.
- New technology, such as the seed drill and steam engine, increased food production and made distribution of products easier.
- Allowed agricultural productivity to double in size without requiring any extra labor.
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World War I
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World War II & Great Depression
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Green Revolution
-Biotechnology, GMOs, Genetic Engineering, and Chemical Fertilizers were introduced into the agricultural world.
-These technologies allowed for an even larger increase in food production.
-Genetically Modified crops produce foods that are bigger and better than avergage crops.
-Genetic engineering and new fertiizers made crops more resistant to various harmful pests and weather conditions. -
Food Safety
-FDA and USDA begin to regulate food quality and health codes much closer than ever before.
-During this time, more women continue to join the workforce creating a larger demand for convenient pre-packaged foods.
-Emphasis is put on food labels and consumers start to become more aware and conscious of healthy dietary choices.
-The US continues to import a large amount of goods leading to a continuous increase in diverse ethnic foods available.
