factory farm
Definition
- Noun:
- A large-scale farming enterprise: A "factory farm" is an intensive agricultural operation designed for the efficient, high-volume production of livestock (such as poultry, pigs, or cattle) or animal products. It is characterized by confining large numbers of animals in controlled, indoor environments.
Usage
- The term "factory farm" is used to describe the modern, industrialized system of animal agriculture. It often carries a critical or negative connotation, highlighting concerns about animal welfare, environmental impact, and the scale of production.
- It functions as a countable noun.
Examples
- Noun:
- The investigation revealed poor conditions inside the factory farm.
- Many consumers are choosing to avoid products from factory farms.
- The rise of the factory farm has changed the landscape of rural agriculture.
Advanced Usage
- The concept is central to debates on industrial agriculture versus sustainable or pasture-based farming.
- It is often discussed in contexts of food ethics, environmental policy, and public health.
Variants and Related Words
- Factory farming (n): The system or practice of operating factory farms.
- There is growing opposition to factory farming.
- CAFO (n): Acronym for Concentrated Animal Feeding Operation, a technical/regulatory term often synonymous with "factory farm."
- The new regulations apply to all CAFOs in the state.
Synonyms
- Industrial farm
- Animal feeding operation (AFO) (broader term)
- Intensive animal farm
Related Phrases
- "To be raised on a factory farm": Describes the origin of an animal.
- Most chickens sold in supermarkets are raised on factory farms.
Noun
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a large-scale farming enterprise
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