Topic: Government Monetary Support on Sustainable Agricultural Practices

Host: Elisabeth Bean

Guests: Matthew McClellan, Professor of Soil Science and Ag Business at Walters State Community College

Description: Implementing sustainable agricultural methods is a challenge for many producers due to the cost. Government organizations offer monetary relief and support for these sustainable agricultural practices but there is controversy. There is opposition to this monetary support by many which leads to tensions. There is also just as strong of a supporting side for this monetary support on sustainable agricultural practices. 

Objectives:

1. I can identify one reason for why people would not support government monetary support on sustainable agricultural practices.

2. I can identify one reason for why people support government monetary support on sustainable agricultural practices.

3. I can provide an example of how governments support sustainable agricultural practices monetarily.

Pre-Viewing Questions:

1. What is government monetary support on sustainable agriculture practices? 

2. What is your viewpoint on this controversy now?

3. Name a person or organization you believe would use or implement these practices.

Guided Questions:

1. What is one reason why someone would support government monetary support on sustainable government practices?

2.  What is an example of this monetary support on sustainable agricultural practices?

3. What is one reason why someone would not support government monetary support on sustainable agriculture? 

Post-Listening Questions:

1. Name a new person or organization you found from listening that provides this monetary support or implementation.

2. Name a viewpoint for the opposition of this monetary government support on sustainable agricultural practices. 

3. How has your viewpoint changed from listening to both sides?