Is it good to acquire agricultural land for industries?

Answer 1

yes. industry employs many more people per acre than a farm.

As for "food shortage", improvements in farming technology mean that all industrialized countries can feed themselves 3 times over, so they have to limit output and ban exports to prevent decline in prices that would bankrupt the farmers.

Answer 2

No. Designated agricultural lands are selected because they are the best type with which to grow crops in. That is why you have Napa valley and certain areas in California zoned off for growing grapes vital to the wine industry. The type of soil is crucial to the growth of plants, vegetables and trees. Building industries on top of them will in effect render the ground useless. Industry should build factories and buildings in areas where the soil is not as productive, like desert areas where planting is not an option. Like Nevada. Gambling was restricted in California during the '40s, so the mob set up shop in the desert. And look at Las Vegas now. A thriving community, one of the fastest growing area in the US. Other industries can benefit from infrastructures already in place to run their business profitably. There are other areas similar to Vegas that industry should look into instead of destroying fertile soil that produces our food. Outsourcing our agricultural sector can lead to disastrous result. You can live without cars, trucks, television, etc. but can you live without food?

Answer 3

who needs to eat when you can buy toys.