Passage Discussion

[erikwoodward10]

Main idea: BW has outlined an approach exists as a viable alternative to sprawling corporate farms while providing top-quality agricultural goods to consumers in urban areas.

Passage map:

Paragraph 1: Prevailing trend in agriculture, and an alternative approach that was outlined by Booker T Whatley

Paragraph 2: Outlines 3 of BW’s guidelines

Paragraph 3: Describes an approach and its benefits: “pick your own farming”—reduces labor costs, and eliminates distribution costs. Provides numbers for hypothetical guideline.

Paragraph 4: success of plan depends on a few factors: location, soil and water for irrigation, and liability insurance.

Scale: Traditional view vs. BW’s approach. Leaning towards BW’s approach. The author never states his opinion.

[ManhattanPrepLSAT1]

Great work Erik!

[ganbayou]

I'm confused with CMC's plan...who is client? Do they grow crops by THEMSELVES??
Are they farmers?