Agriculture Quote by Mark Kurlansky
“By modernizing the process of food preservation, Birdseye nationalized and then internationalized food distribution... facilitated urban living and helped to take people away from the farms... and greatly contributed to the development of industrial-scale agriculture.”
About This Quote
Source Book: Cod: A Biography of the Fish that Changed the World by Mark Kurlansky, 1997
Modern food preservation transformed local farms into global supply chains, enabling urbanization and industrial agriculture.
In simple terms: Preservation turned local food into a worldwide market, supporting cities and large farms.
Key Takeaway
Recognize how technology reshapes food systems.
Themes
technology
urbanization
industrial agriculture
global trade
Mood
analytical
reflective
Type
historical
economic
social
When to use this quote
- Urban planning
- agricultural policy
- consumer habits
- logistics management
Key Concepts
Supply chain innovation
food security
economic development
Questions to Reflect On
- How has frozen food changed your diet?
- What are the environmental costs of industrial agriculture?
A Different Perspective
It can also reduce local food diversity and increase dependence on large corporations.
