Most of us are familiar with beef, and regardless of our personal beliefs on it the question asked is “What is the beef?” It is everywhere today, and the demand for it is higher than ever. In fact, the markets have been under stress for about 30 years to meet the markets increasing demand. With so many modern diets reliant on the cattle and livestock industry, it has undoubtedly staked itself in the world. Not only in the diet, but also in the global economy and environment as well. With global…

Hunting and gathering began about 14,500 -12,000 BP (Years Before Present). Throughout this period, the Epipaleolithic people began domesticating both plant and animal species to harvest for food. Many of todays modern dietary staples were established in this time period. Gardening and farming have been an important part to cultures across the globe since its advent; creating a broad range of consumable crops for many generations. It has been a vigorous and extensive labor, and continues to be …