Instructions: Below is a recent article by Mary Clarie Jalonick on ethanol, written for the Associated Press. For your take home exam, you should write an essay in which you examine the issues faced by farmers and the energy industry regarding this topic.
LINK to article by M. Jalonick
Evaluate this article using what we have discussed in class over the past few weeks (guest lectures and assigned readings) using the three prompts below. Your response to each prompt should no more than 2 pages, double spaced:
1) evaluate the important aspects of this article regarding energy and fossil fuels and climate change;
2) evaluate the important aspects of this article regarding land stewardship and ethics;
3) evaluate the important aspects of this article regarding sustainable agriculture/local foods.
We don't want a string of platitudes. You are to fully explain your understanding of the broad range of issues we have covered in this class. It is better to cover a few ideas with care and depth than to give us a string of simplistic statements. You are free to use any [non-classmate] resources at your disposal, including your readings for this course, web sources, or other issues. Be careful to cite any reference you use and avoid any close paraphrasing. You are not to work in groups or consult with other students.
In total, your essay should be 5-6 pages, double-spaced and printed (not handwritten).
Due date: The essay is due April 16, though you can turn it in early, if you choose.