Chapter 9. Farming in the Shadow of Suburbia

EIA Activity: Farming in the Shadow of Suburbia

Click on the links on the right to answer the following questions.

  1. Question

    Use Link 1 to answer the following questions. True or False: Three of the top ten farmers' markets in New England are in Maine.

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  2. Question

    True or False: Vermont and Connecticut each have two farmers' markets that made the top ten list of farmers markets' in New England.

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  3. Question

    Use Link 2 to answer the following questions. Which of the following New England states had the most farm stands in 2012?

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  4. Question

    Which of the following New England states had the most farmers’ markets in 2012?

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  5. Question

    Use Link 3 to answer the following question. In 2014, the cost per acre of land in Rhode Island was:

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  6. Question

    True or False: Since 2011, the average cropland value in the United States has increased in terms of dollars per acre.

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  7. Question

    Have you ever had a desire to own a farm or grow fruits and vegetables? Discuss.

    Your response will be graded by your instructor.
    Have you ever had a desire to own a farm or grow fruits and vegetables? Discuss.
  8. Question

    Assume that you are interested in owning a farm. In which state would you like to purchase farmland for your farm operation? Why?

    Your response will be graded by your instructor.
    Assume that you are interested in owning a farm. In which state would you like to purchase farmland for your farm operation? Why?
  9. Question

    Do you currently frequent a local farmers’ market in your area? Discuss.

    Your response will be graded by your instructor.
    Do you currently frequent a local farmers’ market in your area? Discuss.
  10. Question

    Do you prefer to buy fruits and vegetables from the grocery store or from a local farm stand or farmers’ market?

    Your response will be graded by your instructor.
    Do you prefer to buy fruits and vegetables from the grocery store or from a local farm stand or farmers’ market?

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