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Argumentative Text Analysis: Locavore by Neal Peirce

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Why does Neal Peirce question the practice of shipping California spinach long distances?

To highlight the economic benefits of shipping spinach from California

To advocate for locally grown produce (correct)

To criticize the quality of California spinach

To emphasize the health risks associated with long-distance transportation

What is the primary reason given in the text for why supermarket chains prefer to buy from big factory farms?

Access to unique, seasonal products

Supporting local economies

Consistent crop quality (correct)

Lower transportation costs

According to Neal Peirce, why do most American farmers struggle to stay in business?

Inability to adapt to modern technologies

Because of a lack of demand for their products

Due to excessive government regulations

Competition from large factory farms (correct)

What is the author's attitude towards the trend of importing seasonal products from around the globe?

Critical Signup and view all the answers

How does the author describe the impact of agribusiness on small farms and co-ops?

As a factor leading to their decline and failure Signup and view all the answers

What is the major concern associated with the loss of local farm families, as mentioned in the text?

Negative impact on the social fabric of communities Signup and view all the answers

According to Richard Pirog's calculations, what is the average distance food travels in a local food system?

45 miles Signup and view all the answers

What is one significant impact of the continent-wide distribution system on fossil fuel usage compared to a local system?

Four to 17 times more fossil fuel used Signup and view all the answers

Which type of food labeling does Richard Pirog suggest to indicate the energy impact of food products?

'Ecolabels' Signup and view all the answers

What is a key sector where the growth of local food production is gaining momentum, as mentioned in the text?

Restaurants Signup and view all the answers