In "Eating Animals," Jonathan Safran Foer explores the impact of our food choices on the environment and animal welfare. He highlights how each decision we make regarding what to eat influences agricultural practices and contributes to broader issues in food production. The notion of "farming by proxy" suggests that consumers indirectly engage in farming practices through their selections at the grocery store or restaurant. Foer emphasizes the responsibility that comes with these choices, as they can affect not only our health but also the welfare of animals and the sustainability of the planet. By connecting personal consumption to larger systems of agriculture, he urges readers to consider the ethical implications of their eating habits and encourages a more conscientious approach to food.

In "Eating Animals," Jonathan Safran Foer explores the impact of our food choices on the environment and animal welfare. He highlights how each decision we make regarding what to eat influences agricultural practices and contributes to broader issues in food production. The notion of "farming by proxy" suggests that consumers indirectly engage in farming practices through their selections at the grocery store or restaurant.

Foer emphasizes the responsibility that comes with these choices, as they can affect not only our health but also the welfare of animals and the sustainability of the planet. By connecting personal consumption to larger systems of agriculture, he urges readers to consider the ethical implications of their eating habits and encourages a more conscientious approach to food.