Florida, which is a big agricultural state, most famously for oranges, will export almost nothing to even other states because of rabid development. I can find no facts to support this theory. What do you think of this?
2007-09-16 09:35:33 · 5 answers · asked by le coq géant 5 in Environment ➔ Other - Environment
Okay Nina, this is what I mean: Florida is a big agriculturla state, because of the climate. It is also being developed at an alarming rate. I am saying that in less than 20 years it will no longer be a big agricultural state, even for oranges, because all the farmland will have asphalt and golf courses overtop.
2007-09-16 09:47:55 · update #1
I think this is a concern, but I don't believe it will reach the point you suggest in 20-years.
There are a number of organizations and groups that are strong proponents of Florida's agricultural operations -- including significant support from the University of Florida and Florida State University.
The link below is specific to saving Florida's native plant species, but there is an aspect of this that also promotes the protection and preservation of the state's orchards and farmland.
One of the issues the state is facing is the rapid increase of retirees in the state that vote -- and have no concept of the state's agricultural, environmental and land usage history.
2007-09-16 10:12:43 · answer #1 · answered by Andy 5 · 2⤊ 0⤋
The situation is serious, but not quite as extreme as your question would indicate.
In 20 years Florida may lose something like 25-50% of it's agricultural land to development. Check this out:
http://news.ufl.edu/2004/03/17/sprawl/
Google Florida agricultural land for more info.
One issue is what would you do to change this? Who should decide what the best use of this land is?
2007-09-16 10:07:07 · answer #2 · answered by Bob 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
I think that most of FL will be under water in 20yrs because of global warming and if we dont stop it now its going to get really bad for all the animals on Earth inckuding humans. Plus the agricultural thing sounds kinda vague. u shoul describe it more.
2007-09-16 09:44:03 · answer #3 · answered by Nina B 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I think there will still be enough room of the orange groves in 20 years. But like you I have no facts to support my statement.
2007-09-16 11:36:46 · answer #4 · answered by campbelp2002 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
This does not rise to the level of being a theory. It is at best a hypothesis.
2007-09-16 11:04:01 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 1⤋