1.What are the critical challenges facing our food system locally, nationally, or globally? How should
we address those challenges using food production practices that are viable (effective, safe, and
sustainable)?
Based on the texts you have read in this unit, write an argumentative essay that establishes and
supports a position in response to a current issue related to food production. Choose from one of
the following subtopics:
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Option 1-Locally: What critical challenges does the food system in Texas face How should
we address those challenges using food production practices that are viable?
Option 2-Nationally: What critical challenges does the US food system face? How should we
feed our growing US population using food production practices that are viable?
Option 3-Globally: What critical challenges does the global food system face? How should we
feed the growing world population using food production practices that are viable?
In your argumentative essay, be sure to do the following:
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Develop a clear position supported by a series of evidence-based claims.
Include at least one counterclaim to an opposing position.
Support your claims with evidence from multiple credible sources and include proper
citations.
Organize your claims and evidence into a well-reasoned argument for a specific audience and