The production of food, spices, dyes, and fragrances for our growing population impacts our environment, economy, and culture, and this impact is felt locally, nationally, and globally. Choose one plant-based food product and determine whether its production is harmful or beneficial to society. To argue your point, trace its historical usage; determine its present and historical importance to society; and outline the impact of its production on the environment and local culture. Consider whether its production is sustainable, and if it can be or is being produced differently in other parts of the world.