The topic of food and sustainability rarely crosses my mind. This being said, the more that the issue is discussed the more I am curious to see where my food comes from and what the effects on the environment are. Clearing of land for agriculture and cattle ranching is a main cause of forest destruction in the United States and on earth. About 260 million acres of forested area in the United States has been cleared to create land for crops and cattle. Not only is destroying the forests an issue but also feeding the animals. It requires 16 pounds of wheat and 2,500 gallons of water to produce one pound of grain-fed beef. Is it really okay to so much wheat and water just to create one pound of beef? I do not think about where my food is coming from and what the effects of my consuming the product has had on the environment. I do not think about ways I could eat differently that would result in a better environment for us all. It was surprising to see the effects cattle have on the environment including such things as acid rain and producing toxins. The relationship of food and sustainability is not thought about everyday but at the same time can be seen every day.