Agriculture Quote by Jane Goodall
“Someday we shall look back on this dark era of agriculture and shake our heads. How could we have ever believed that it was a good idea to grow our food with poisons?”
About This Quote
Source Speech: Interview on agriculture, 2020
Reflects on past agricultural practices that relied on harmful chemicals and the regret over believing they were beneficial.
In simple terms: We regret using poisons in food production.
Key Takeaway
Reevaluate farming methods.
Themes
environment
ethics
agriculture
history
regret
Mood
concerned
reflective
Type
critical
historical
When to use this quote
- policy reform
- consumer choices
- farm education
- research funding
Key Concepts
sustainable farming
chemical safety
food security
Questions to Reflect On
- What alternatives could replace harmful chemicals?
- How can societies shift mindsets about food production?
A Different Perspective
Transition to safer practices is complex and costly.
