The Effects of Rising Energy Costs on Local Agriculture

Global Fertilizer Use

What Is Peak Oil & Gas?

Peak Gas Predictions Peak of conventional natural gas production in Huge reserves of shale gas in SW Ontario that have yet to be tapped. Shale gas will be much more expensive than conventional natural gas

Impacts of Peak Oil & Gas on Agriculture Rapidly rising costs of: – Gasoline, Diesel, Heating Fuel – Peak Load Electricity – Food Rising fertilizer costs Rising costs of 95% of manufactured goods Periodic shortages of food, fuel & electricity High Inflation & Economic Decline

Fertilizer Prices Tied to Fuel Prices

North Korea Fertilizer Use

Effects on Cereal Grain Production

Population Goes Agricultural