Document Type
Article
Publication Date
Fall 11-22-2025
Abstract
Abstract
“Farming is essential to everyone on the whole Earth.” Principles of Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) prioritize land stewardship and community well-being over maximum efficiency and profit. Therefore, are the benefits of solar panels worth the cost of selling farmland? This persuasive essay will argue the need to feed humanity from crop-producing farmlands utilizing Corporate Social Responsibility principles, which opposes a utilitarian perspective where technology may favor the short-term benefits of technology used to increase food production in our environment. A deontological view emphasizes adherence to moral duties and rules regardless of the consequences and supports the sustainable development of crop-producing farmlands in the Appalachian area. On the other hand, a utilitarian perspective may favor the short-term benefits of technology used to increase total utility, benefiting our economy by creating more local jobs and developing the Appalachian infrastructure. A teleological view will favor solar energy as a technological advancement that allows economic growth. A utilitarian perspective in a teleological view will consider solar farms as providing a vast majority of benefits in renovating unused farmlands. A theological view of utilitarianism considers the moral obligation to reduce the production of fossil fuels, lower carbon emissions, and lessen future damage to the atmosphere. Society needs to capitalize on the opportunity of resources while they are available. A consideration of long-term negative consequences must be weighed against the predicted positive consequences. Preserving natural farmlands in the Appalachians serves our communities by ensuring food production, protecting our ecosystems, and ensuring sustainable growth and stewardship.
Advisor
Claudia Hanrahan, PhD
Recommended Citation
Green, Monica L. Ms. and Lehman, Brandon, "Innovative Farming" (2025). Business Ethics. 22.
https://digitalcommons.shawnee.edu/business_ethics_3100/22
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Advertising and Promotion Management Commons, Agribusiness Commons, Business Administration, Management, and Operations Commons, Business and Corporate Communications Commons, Business Intelligence Commons, Business Law, Public Responsibility, and Ethics Commons
Comments
BUMG 3310 Business Ethics