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Why does Neal Peirce question the practice of shipping California spinach long distances?
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?
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?
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?
What is the author's attitude towards the trend of importing seasonal products from around the globe?
How does the author describe the impact of agribusiness on small farms and co-ops?
How does the author describe the impact of agribusiness on small farms and co-ops?
What is the major concern associated with the loss of local farm families, as mentioned in the text?
What is the major concern associated with the loss of local farm families, as mentioned in the text?
According to Richard Pirog's calculations, what is the average distance food travels in a local food system?
According to Richard Pirog's calculations, what is the average distance food travels in a local food system?
What is one significant impact of the continent-wide distribution system on fossil fuel usage compared to a local system?
What is one significant impact of the continent-wide distribution system on fossil fuel usage compared to a local system?
Which type of food labeling does Richard Pirog suggest to indicate the energy impact of food products?
Which type of food labeling does Richard Pirog suggest to indicate the energy impact of food products?
What is a key sector where the growth of local food production is gaining momentum, as mentioned in the text?
What is a key sector where the growth of local food production is gaining momentum, as mentioned in the text?
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