# Farmed Creationism Taking on Mother Nature by modifying animals for convenience. By [Marissa Brassfield](https://www.trendhunter.com/Marissa), Ridiculously Efficient CEO | Published Oct 1, 2009, updated Nov 19, 2009 | Category: [Eco](https://www.trendhunter.com/pro/category/environmental-trends) Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/protrends/custom-creationism-consumers-take-on-mother-nature-by-modifying-animals-for ## Key Figures - Trend score: 4.3/10 - Evidence articles: 5 ## What is the Farmed Creationism trend? **Farmed Creationism:** 2008's culture of customization manifested in more extreme ways in 2009, including the personalization of farm animals and comestibles. This "have it your way" culture takes a slightly more tech-savvy turn with genetic modifications for food sources that are more efficient, easier to raise and that eliminate contamination. ## At a Glance - Evidence: 5 featured examples - Articles from: Jan 6 to Aug 12, 2009 - Published: Oct 1, 2009 - Patterns: [Divergence](https://www.trendhunter.com/pattern/divergence), [Redirection](https://www.trendhunter.com/pattern/redirection) - Megatrends: [Personalization](https://www.trendhunter.com/megatrend/personalization) ## Audience - Gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Millennial - Top markets: North America, Europe, Asia ## Themes within the Farmed Creationism trend ### Genetically modified animals Consumers are seeking more efficient and cost-effective food sources through genetic modifications, leading to opportunities for businesses to create new, customized animal breeds. ### Creative animal hybrid advertising Companies are using surreal and unconventional animal mash-ups to enhance brand recognition, opening up opportunities for businesses to use creative imagery in their advertising. ### Miniaturization in animal farming Farmers are downsizing their animal breeds to reduce costs and increase profitability, offering potential for businesses to create new, smaller breeds with unique benefits. ## What the Farmed Creationism trend means for industry ### For Food and Agriculture The food and agriculture industry has an opportunity to create new animal breeds with specific consumer demands in mind, such as cross-bred chickens for warm climates or miniature cows for cost-effective farming. ### For Advertising and Marketing Businesses in the advertising and marketing industry can capitalize on consumer interest in unconventional animal mash-ups and surreal imagery to create memorable brand ads and campaigns that enhance brand recognition. ### For Animal Husbandry The animal husbandry industry has an opportunity to develop and market new breeds of animals that have unique benefits or are more cost-efficient, such as featherless chickens or miniature cows that require less feed and resources. ## Trend signals for Farmed Creationism Trend score 4.3 out of 10, from popularity 60%, activity 60%, freshness 8%. - Popularity: 60% - Activity: 60% - Freshness: 8% ## Examples of the Farmed Creationism trend 5 featured examples from Jan 6 to Aug 12, 2009. - [Animal Hybrid Advertising](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/witty-molen-ads): Photoshopped Bird-Dogs Promote Witty Molen (Category: Marketing) Implication: Opportunity for ad agencies to create unique and attention-grabbing campaigns by exploring cross-species marketing. - [Breeding Featherless Chickens](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/chickens-without-feathers-naked-hot-weather-sunburn): Naked Birds Like Hot Weather, Are Prone to Sunburn (Category: Science) Implication: Featherless chicken breeding has the potential to disrupt the poultry farming industry by reducing processing costs and enabling farming in warmer climates. - [Animal Mash-Up Ads](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/converse-alligator-ad): Converse Alligator Ad Features a Ridiculously Intriguing Dog-Gator (Category: Marketing) Implication: The animal mash-up trend can be utilized by advertising agencies to create unique and engaging ads for their clients. - [Itty-Bitty Bovines](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/miniature-hereford-cows): Farmers Downsize Flocks With Miniature Hereford Cows (Category: Business) Implication: The agriculture industry will benefit from the growth in demand for miniature livestock breeds and suppliers of equipment catered to small farms. - [Rollerblading Giraffes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/orangina-ad): Orangina Gets Kooky With Humanimal Ad Campaign (Category: Lifestyle) Implication: Using unconventional marketing tactics and surreal advertising to differentiate in a crowded beverage market. ## Recent trend clusters - [Automated Upkeep](https://www.trendhunter.com/protrends/automated-upkeep) (Tech) - [Serial Snacking](https://www.trendhunter.com/protrends/serial-snacking) (Lifestyle) - [Autumn Teasers](https://www.trendhunter.com/protrends/autumn-teasers) (Business) - [Ambient Assistance](https://www.trendhunter.com/protrends/ambient-assistance) (Tech) ## Trending in Eco - [Backpack-Sized Folding Scooters](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/blizwheel-f05) - [Aftermarket Cyclist Motor Systems](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/asus-oxiis-e250g1) - [Jewel-Toned Fall Apparel](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/quince-silk) - [Sustainability-Focused Brand Progress Reports](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/performance-summary) All articles: [Eco](https://www.trendhunter.com/eco)