“The Omnivore’s Delusion”

What I understand from “The Omnivore's Delusion: Against the Agri-intellectuals” is that Hurst is expressing his frustration about people who are against modern farming methods. On his quest to convince us that modern farming methods are essential to our life he doesn't realize that his ranting hinders his viewpoints. For example, he makes a valid argument about pesticides being less expensive. However, he doesn't mention anything about the harmful effects pesticides can have on us. Hurst also makes assumptions about the business man not knowing what he is talking about; for all Hurst knows this business man can have experience in the farming business. I understand that farmers like him want to produce the most food at the lowest cost. However, human health and the environment should be our number one priority.