Host: Paige Nevil

Guest: Maddie Head the daughter of the owners of Head's Farm in Cedar Hill Tennessee; Cody Johnson an averagge consumer with extensive knowledge in agriculture from Hendersonville Tennessee.

Discription: Whether foreign countries should own U.S. farmland centers on economic, security, and sovereignty concerns. Supporters argue that foreign investment boosts local economies, enhances agricultural efficiency, and fosters global trade. Opponents state national security risks, loss of food supply control, and potential foreign influence over critical resources. The issue raises questions about balancing economic benefits with safeguarding national interests.

Learning Objectives: I can analyze the economic impacts of foreign ownership of U.S. farmland. I can evaluate the national security risks associated with foreign investments in agriculture. I can formulate a personal stance on the issue based on evidence and diverse perspectives.

Pre-Viewing Questions: Why might some countries or corporations want to invest in U.S. farmland? How could foreign ownership of farmland potentially impact local farmers and food production? Do you think the U.S. should restrict foreign ownership of critical resources like land? Why or why not?

Guided Questions:

Who is the first guest speaker and where are they from?

How does the first guest feel about foreign countries owning U.S. farmland?

Based off the first guest speaker what are factors causing U.S. farmland to increase in price?

Who is the secound guest speaker and where are they from?

How does the first guest fell about foreign countries owning U.S. farmland?

Based on the secound guestspeaker what role should U.S. governement play in foregin ownership of farmland?

Based on the secound guest speaker how does foreign ownership of farmland affect local farmers and rural communities?

What is your opinion on the topic should foreign countries be allowed to own and or have farmland in the U.S.? Why or Why not?

Open Ended Questions: Objective 1: What are the economic benefits and drawbacks of foreign ownership of farmland in the U.S.? Objective 2: How could foreign ownership of farmland pose a national security threat? Objective 3: Based on what you heard, should foreign ownership of farmland in the U.S. be restricted? Why or why not?

Scoring Rubric for Open Ended Questions: Excellent (5 pts), Good (4 pts), Satisfactory (3 pts), Needs Improvement (1-2 pts)

Content Accuracy: Response is accurate, detailed, and includes evidence from the podcast (Excellent). Response is mostly accurate and includes evidence from the podcast (Good). Response is partially accurate with minimal evidence from the podcast (Satisfactory). Response is inaccurate or lacks evidence(Needs Improvement).

Critical ThinkingDemonstrates deep analysis and clear reasoning (Excellent). Shows some analysis and reasoning (Good). Shows limited analysis or reasoning (Satisfactory). Lacks analysis or reasoning (Needs Improvement).

Clarity and StructureWell-organized and clearly written (Excellent). Organized and mostly clear (Good). Somewhat organized but lacks clarity (Satisfactory). Disorganized or unclear (Needs Improvement).