Question

1) How was conventional farming practiced in the 1970’s? Be sure to include the size of the farms, the mechanization, and the chemicals. (4 pts)

2) Why did farming become un-profitable for the average family farm in the 1970’s and 1980’s? (2 pts)

3) Why did Get Big or Get Out fail conventional farmers? (2 pts)

4) How does Organic Farming differ from Conventional Farming as practiced by John in the 1970’s? (4 pts)

5) What is a CSA and how did it help John stay in business? (4 pts)

6) How does Whole Foods threaten the CSA model and undermine the small organic farmer? (4 pts)

Answer 1