AG 401 Study Guide - Quiz Guide: Cracker Barrel, Agribusiness, Veganism
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Part 1: list, in bullet point fashion, your top 5 take-aways (knowledge that you gained) from this chapter. See the assignment instructions for examples of appropriate take-aways: agricultural controversies are not just scientific controversies but can also have a political debate too. It is interesting to see the different party divisions on the stance of argricultural products. Its interesting how different the restaurants/grocery stores can be in different politically aligned areas. Large farms and corporations have taken over the agribusiness economy causing an increased amount of food each farmer can produce: large farms/corporations can produce units at a lower costs because of economies of scale and new technologies. Part 2: reflective notes are a "metacognitive" strategy; that is, they help you "think about your thinking. " Metacognition is the mark of a mature learner, and helps you remember what you read or watch.
