"Old Macdonald's Dilemma": Farmland Ecology
Investigate
the history of field burning in the Oregon grass Seed
industry. What are the pros and cons of this practice? How is
field burning currently managed to both ensure a healthy crop
and minimal impact on the public?
Research
how the Endangered Species Act, the Clean Water Act, the Healthy
Streams partnership, the Coastal Zone Management Act, and other
natural resource conservation mandates have affected farming in
Oregon.
 George
Marsh on organic farming
Debate
the advantages and disadvantages of organic farming.
Research
the "Greenhouse Effect." Compare how global warming
has affected farming in Oregon and around the world.
Discuss
the meaning of the statement in the video that the "only
cure for low prices is low prices."
Sherman Reese on farming economics and the use
of pesticides
"If you
don't want to use chemicals, then line up and count off by 4s.
The 2s,3s, and 4s, don't get to eat today." Explain what
Leon Reese meant by this statement about the necessity of using
pesticides and chemicals in agriculture. Look for evidence in
other sources to support or refute this statement. To what extent
do you agree or disagree with this statement?
Bill
Robbins on the intent of land use planning
Compare
the positive and negative effects of land use legislation
on farming in Oregon.
Choose
one of the 250 different commodities raised on farms
in Oregon. Write and illustrate a booklet introducing young children
to the lifecycle of this organism and its environment.
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