At Poland's Trough
As the world's agriculture becomes increasingly industrialized, Poland remains a fertile oasis. The country's rich soils are largely untouched by fertilizers, pesticides and GMOs. But the past decade has seen an invasion of multi-national corporations drawn by the country's low wages, well-educated population and lax environmental laws. The result has been catastrophic: millions of farmers are losing their livelihoods, the environment is being devastated and the nation sways on its newly formed democratic footing. At Poland's Trough examines this critical moment as the forces of globalization, free trade and agricultural industrialization converge upon the country, backing it into an increasingly desperate position.
