To begin with, it takes three acres of land for the industrial food system to feed the average American for a year, compared to maybe 5% of that area—or even much less—to feed a person for a year on a balanced diet of garden vegetables. So how is that three acres more efficient?
That professor emeritus seems very light on sources. And including all sort of hidden costs industrial farming while handwaving the cost of actually running your own garden that could feed you throughout the year etc.
More advocacy for people have gardens than a serious study. And gardening is fun so no disagreement there
https://www.unsustainablemagazine.com/home-gardens-vs-farms-efficiency/
This professor emeritus disagrees.
That professor emeritus seems very light on sources. And including all sort of hidden costs industrial farming while handwaving the cost of actually running your own garden that could feed you throughout the year etc.
More advocacy for people have gardens than a serious study. And gardening is fun so no disagreement there