University of Toronto Property of Bill Family Farm Debate

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You must explain the format and setting of your debate (i.e., is it on Twitter between two or more political figures? Is it a transcript from an interview? Is it a video interview? Was it a Facebook argument? Is it on the class Discussion Forum?), and provide a copy of it (in text or picture/screen capture format).

Working Alone or in a Group of 2

The deliverables for this are different depending on the number of people in your group. If you are working in a group of two or by yourself there must be a minimum of 7 exchanges. An exchange is a back and forth between two parties. For example, (the below include real quotes, you are expected to be original):

Donald Trump: You know Justin I think the climate change is just a very, very expensive form of tax. A lot of people are making a lot of money. I know much about climate change. I'd be—received environmental awards. And I often joke that this is done for the benefit of China. Obviously, I joke. But this is done for the benefit of China, because China does not do anything to help climate change. They burn everything you could burn; they couldn't care less. They have very—you know, their standards are nothing. But they—in the meantime, they can undercut us on price. So it's very hard on our business.

Justin Trudeau: Well Donald we will fight climate change, with the provinces and territories, as Canada works to put a price on carbon and reduce carbon pollution. We will also invest in clean technology and introduce new environmental assessment processes that seek and consider public input, with decisions informed by scientific advice. We think the investment in business will come from that direction.

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Assignment #1 – There are multiple sides to every story. For this assignment you will be required to work in groups of one, two, three or four in order to create a “point/ counterpoint” type of an argument. The goal of this is to see how limiting the arguments can be when one side may be biased with an agenda. Many modern Canadian issues involve stakeholders from many different backgrounds, with many different opinions. Stakeholders are individuals who are directly involved in making decisions. They can be government officials, celebrities, company owners, neighbourhood organizations, or anything else you find applicable. You are required to choose a stakeholder position (either for or against) one of the scenarios listed on page 3 of this assignment. Using this foundation, you must have a back and forth debate within your group. You were only asked to discuss the environmental challenges of these issues, however each of these also has many consequences for social, economic, and health parameters in Canada. How you organize this is up to you. You can choose to act as yourselves, or get into characters (an Indigenous group vs. Justin Trudeau, David Suzuki vs. an oil company, Donald Trump vs. An anti-coal group, etc). You must explain the format and setting of your debate (i.e., is it on Twitter between two or more political figures? Is it a transcript from an interview? Is it a video interview? Was it a Facebook argument? Is it on the class Discussion Forum?), and provide a copy of it (in text or picture/screen capture format). Working Alone or in a Group of 2 The deliverables for this are different depending on the number of people in your group. If you are working in a group of two or by yourself there must be a minimum of 7 exchanges. An exchange is a back and forth between two parties. For example, (the below include real quotes, you are expected to be original): Donald Trump: You know Justin I think the climate change is just a very, very expensive form of tax. A lot of people are making a lot of money. I know much about climate change. I'd be—received environmental awards. And I often joke that this is done for the benefit of China. Obviously, I joke. But this is done for the benefit of China, because China does not do anything to help climate change. They burn everything you could burn; they couldn't care less. They have very— you know, their standards are nothing. But they—in the meantime, they can undercut us on price. So it's very hard on our business. Justin Trudeau: Well Donald we will fight climate change, with the provinces and territories, as Canada works to put a price on carbon and reduce carbon pollution. We will also invest in clean technology and introduce new environmental assessment processes that seek and consider public input, with decisions informed by scientific advice. We think the investment in business will come from that direction. Grading Criteria: • ● No page requirement. The number of exchanges is explained above. Please note that the 7 exchanges is a minimum. • ● Marked out of 34 • ● Everyone in the group receives the same grade • ● Due in Avenue Assignment box on July 18th by noon. No physical copy needed. • Make sure that one ONE copy is handed in • Put the names of all group members on the assignment • Make 100% clear who your group members are and who is responsible for each portion • ● APA style references Key Criteria to Include/Think about: • ● Each side of the debate is also responsible for: • ○ Minimum of 7 exchanges • ○ Minimum of 2 references (cannot be class notes or the textbook). If you have a group of three you should have at least 6 references, a group of four should have at least 8 • ● Explanation of format ○ Formats can include Facebook, Twitter, audio/ video (Skype), letters, emails, etc. ● Summary of the debate (maximum 250 words). One of these per group • ○ On what points did you agree? • ○ On what points did you not agree? • ○ What are your words of advice based on your discussion? • ○ How could you use your experience in this debate to make recommendations to an official (such as a government official?)
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I changed the topic again to hog farming because I have a large personal interest in that. I provided the full references in APA after the conclusion of the "interview" and then the summary is after that. I double checked all of the requirements I completed everything that the assignment asked for. If you have questions/ concerns, please let me know!

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Format
Abstract/ topic of the debate
A. Introduce Madeline and Bill
Begin interview
A. introduction/greeting of interview
B. Business changes
1. No business change
C. How more land can be problematic for farmers and surrounding land
1. How to repurpose the land and be cost effective while bringing life back
into the old land used
D. Health Issues
1. Pig manure→ toxins!
2. How to avoid this issue and repurpose it for good means in the
environment
3. Air pollution
E. Exits/ Goodbyes
References
Summary

**Format of Debate**
This is a transcript of the interview between the environmental scientist, Madeline Kreitz of
CNN, and Bill Cramer of Bill’s Family Farm in Ontario, Canada.
**The Debate**
The setting of this interview is on the property of Bill’s Family Farm, and specifically the
interview takes place over a tour of the processes in the pig farm. This is not an intended debate;
however, Ms. Kreitz is trying to present the concerns that Bill should have about his farm. Both
parties are interested in the other’s opinions and want to understand the sides of enhancement
and deprivation of pig farming in Ontario, Canada.
Madeline Kreitz is an environmental scientist for CNN that is looking for the answer to “Why?”
for many questions involving pig farming in Canada, specifically to the environmental issues
surrounding it.
Bill Cramer is a local pig farmer in Ontario who took over his father’s farm at the age of 30.
Now 54, Bill is well in the economic and societal role of being one of the main pig farmers in
Ontario, Canada.
**References for the debate are included at the end of the transcript**
**BeginInterview**
MadelineKreitz:“GoodMorning.ThankyouforhavingmehereBill.Youdo
indeedhavealovelyfarmandit’sgenerousofyoutoinvitemeherein
ordertodiscusssomeconcernsthatI’mhavingabouttheselocalpigfarms
inOntario.Ihopethatinmyquestionsyouonlyanswerhonestlyandhaveno
pressureofmebeinghere.Iamwelcomedintoyourfarmandmeannooffense,
justaninterviewwithyoutodiscussyourbusiness.”

BillCramer:“Nottoworry,Icompletelyunderstandyourconcernsandam
excitedtohearyouropinionsonthematter.Thisismyfamilyfarm,and
I’vebeenworkingonitforalongtime,butnoonehasevercometomewith
concernsabouttheenvironmentbefore.I’minterestedtoseeyourconcerns.
AndIappreciateyoucomingoutheretotalktome.”

MadelineKreitz:“Alright,let’sgetstartedthen.Tomyunderstanding
you’vebeeninchargeofthispigfarmfor24yearsnow,andI’msuremany
moretocome.Thismakesmethinkofallofthepigsthathavecomeinand

outofthisfarmandI’massumingwiththebackgroundofthefarmthat
you’venevernecessarilybeenconcernedwithenvironmentalandgeographical
risksinvolvedwiththebusiness.Withdangerslikeglobalwarmingand
pollutioncreepingdownournecks,it’simportantforfarmerstounderstand
theirroleinit.Canyousaythatyourbusinessandguidelineshavechanged
atallinthe24yearsthatyou’veownedthisfarm?Orevenpossiblyleading
uptoyourownership?”

BillCramer:“Ican’tsaythatmuchhaschangedhonestly…Itseemslike
onlyyesterdaymyfatherwasrunningthisplace.Thisisaninteresting
thought,especiallyforthefactthatI’veneverimaginedtheenvironmental
factorsI’mcontributingtomyhomeprovince.Ifollowthesamerulesand
guidelinesoffarmingthatmyfatherandgrandfatherfollowed.Timeshaven’t
changedmuchinthefarmingworld,justobtainmoreland,growmorepigs,and
sendthemoffforfood.It’sbeenthesameprocess,sohowcouldthat
possiblychangeandendangertheenvironmentandmyhome?”

MadelineKreitz:“Well,morelandcanbepriceyforfarms,asI’msure
you’reawareof.Itcanalsoberiskyandwastefulfortheenvironment.With
morelandbeingusedforfarming,that’slesslandforhousing,andless
fertilelandforcropswhichcouldhaverepercussionsonthecommunity.Not
tomention,withouttheenergyofthetreesandotherplantsbeingdestroyed
intheconstructionofyourland,thereisn’tanymatterthat’s
contributingenergybacktotheenvironment.Oneofthekeythingsthatstuck
inmymindinwhatyouweresayingwas‘obtainmoreland’.Howandwhydid
yougetthisland?Andwhathaveyoubeendoingdifferentlyinthatlandthan
previousonthefarm?Istheoldlandbeingrepurposedandusedorexpelled
forusage?”

BillCramer:“Tobeupfront,thesewereneverconcernsofmine.Iassume...