This essay is on the film KING CORN. Your essay must answer the following questions in essay
Question:
This essay is on the film KING CORN. Your essay must answer the following questions in essay form (NOT short/long answer), using APA formatting and citations. 3-5 pages not counting cover and references pages:
1. KINGCORN presents two philosophies behind farm subsidies. In the 1930s,subsidies helped control the amount of corn produced each year, ensuringthatoverproduction would not drive down prices. Starting in the 1970s,subsidies encouraged farmers to produce as much as possible. According tothe film, whatare the pros and cons of each approach? Which approachmakes the most sense to you and why?
2. Areyou comfortable having your tax dollars support the farming practices andresulting food culture depicted in the film? Why or why not?
3. The filmmakers suggest that current farmpractices and policies are not producing healthy food for American consumers. If that is the case, whois responsible to change the system?
4. Consider the responsibility of thefollowing stakeholders:consumers, farmers, policy makers or legislators, food companies,food retailers, and health professionals. What might individuals in each ofthese groups do to ensure ahealthy, adequate and dependable food supply?
Income Tax Fundamentals 2013
ISBN: 9781285586618
31st Edition
Authors: Gerald E. Whittenburg, Martha Altus Buller, Steven L Gill