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1 The Effects of Rising Energy Costs on Local Agriculture

2 Global Fertilizer Use

3 What Is Peak Oil & Gas?

4 Peak Gas Predictions Peak of conventional natural gas production in 2013-2020 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

5 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

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7 Fertilizer Prices Tied to Fuel Prices

8 North Korea Fertilizer Use

9 Effects on Cereal Grain Production

10 Population Goes Agricultural


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