Feeding a Growing or Declining Population?

 Is our world population on a trend to increase or decrease? Many models show an increase, but some models show a decrease in the long run. Linked below is a story that includes text and a video from the U.S. Farm Report that highlights these discrepancies. We encourage you to explore the text and video linked and utilize the discussion points provided to engage with others in conversation around the globe.

Is agriculture feeding a growing or declining population?

Discussion Points

• What are your initial reactions/thoughts?
• What factors mentioned in the article could cause an increase or decrease in world population? What are other factors that were not mentioned in this piece? Share reasoning with your thoughts.
• Do the different models potentially change the way we look at things in agriculture and food production? Explain your thoughts.
• With data shared and additional research what do you predict our world population to look like in the near and distant future? Why?