Mechanized agriculture has given humans unprecedented control over their food supply.Which statement best describes the current situation of the Canadian farmers that made this possible?

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Mechanized agriculture has led to depopulation of rural areas as it requires less labor, causing many farmers to abandon farming or consolidate their landholdings, resulting in fewer but larger farms. This has caused a significant increase in debt and expenses while commodity prices remain low. Additionally, mechanized agriculture has led to environmental contamination due to the overuse of chemicals and monoculture practices. These issues have been prevalent in Canada as well. Choice A is incorrect because the population of rural Canada has decreased as people have moved to urban areas for better opportunities, and agricultural technologies have not been able to prevent that. Choice C is incorrect because although there is more product diversity in Canada's agriculture industry, this has not come as a direct result of mechanized agriculture. Choice D is incorrect as there has not been a significant shift from plant to animal production in Canada's agriculture industry.

Mechanized Agriculture Has Given Humans Unprecedented Control Over Their Food