Intro to Agriculture AP Human Geography Agriculture, Food Production, and Rural Land Use Unit

For today, 03/23 Welcome Back! Pick up a blank sheet of paper and a 10.1 Reading Guide Unit Exam is Friday, 04/10. Vocab & Map Exam AND Reading Quiz is Wednesday, 04/08

“So God Made a Farmer” You may recognize the commercial, but probably not the voice - Paul Harvey. This speech was given at an FFA convention in 1978 in Kansas city, Missouri. Harvey was awarded the Presidential Medal of Freedom in 2005, the highest award given to a civilian.

Responding to Paul Harvey…. (1.) Using Socrative, ROOM 262479, respond to the following question: What do you think Paul Harvey is trying to convey about farmers and agriculture? (2.) On your blank paper, draw a picture of a modern American farm. Use the coloring utensils under your desk. Provide an explanation of what’s going on with your farm. (3.) Begin work on the Chapter 10, Key Issue 1 Reading Guide. The only thing you are allowed to use on the Reading Quiz will be the Reading Guides I will provide for you.

Myth vs. Reality Agriculture in the U.S. has seen dramatic changes. Most consumers don’t understand our food system.