Unit 3: Chapter 2 - Blog It!

After reading Unit 3: Chapter 2 of Urban Reader for College Writers, complete the following activities:

1. Answer: What do you think it would take to have sustainable agriculture in the city? (Blog)

2. Research: One movement toward sustainable agriculture here in NYC. It can be a rooftop garden, a community garden, or another project you find. Include a brief summary of what you learned and link the source in your comment. (Blog)

3. Complete the On Campus survey section (pg. 104). Ask two people the questions listed and include your own answers to the questions as well. On your paper, mention who you asked and what each of their responses were, including your own. See my example below. (Paper)

You must post a comment answering questions 1 and 2 by Friday, October 18th, and you must reply to at least one post by a classmate before class on Monday. You may feel free to post as many times and as much as you like beyond the minimum requirement. Remember, this counts as class participation and a homework grade. Have fun with it!

Question 3 will be turned in in class on Monday. Below, I've included the questions from the book and I gave examples on two of them of how this should be completed. Be prepared to share your findings on Monday.

Survey Questions 

I interviewed my friend Marshall and my roommate Ashley.

1. Have you heard of urban farms?

Marshall: No
Ashley: Yes
Me: Yes

2. Where can people create urban farms?
Marshall: I guess in empty lots or in parks
Ashley: I know people have them on their roofs and sometimes there are community gardens
Me: Community gardens or their yards if they have space

3. What types of food can one grow on urban farms?

4. Would you buy fruits and vegetables from a farm on a rooftop in your neighborhood? 

5. Would you consider making a small farm on your rooftop?

6. What can the government do to help the urban farm initiative?