Reflection Piece :)

In this blog post I am writing a reflection piece about what I have learned  about my topic and some challenges that I had while doing it. This will be my tenth and final blog post. Writing this blog post was really fun for me because I learned a lot of new things about my topic that I didn't know before. 

There is a lot of things that I have learned by writing this blog post and some of the things that I learned was how to start a farm and what it takes to fully have one. I also learned that there is a lot of work and time that you have to put into a farm to actually run it. Also learned that a lot of people in the city don’t like to do the same things as the people in the country and that the country people do more fun things than the city people. 

In this blog post there were some challenging things that I had to do like  when I had to compare and contrast the country life to the city life because I don’t know anything about the city, so I didn't know what to put for the city. Also  When I had to  write about the TV show The Simple Life because I never watched that show before and I couldn't think of anything to write about it.

I had a lot of rewarding lessons that I learned from like doing the Interviews that I had to do because I learned what other people think about the city and the country instead of just what I think about them. Another lesson that I learned was writing about the history of farming. There is a lot about farming that I didn't know before like all the different types of farms you can have and how much different farming is today than it was back then. I hope y'all have enjoyed reading my blog post and have learned something by reading them.  




Work Cited
Jenkins, Sarah B. Online interview. 6 Nov. 2012
Country Roads. N.d. Photograph. N.p.
Fireflies in a Jar. N.d. Photograph. N.p
White, Barry. "Country Life VS. City Life." Personal interview. 23 Oct. 20122.
Gutierrez, David. London City Night. N.d. Photograph. London.
Country Life. N.d. Photograph. N.p.
"The Simple Life." TV.com. Tv.com, 2007. Web. 17 Oct. 2012.
The Simple Life. N.d. Photograph. N.p.
Soles, Melissa. Telephone interview. 16 Oct. 2012.

Farming. N.d. Photograph. N.p.

Farming. N.d. Photograph. N.p.

Drought. N.d. Photograph.N.p.
Country Life. N.d. Photograph. N.p.Wings, Sandee. 
A Horse in Boonah. N.d. Photograph. N.p.

Interview :)

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In this blog post, I am conducting an interview with my sister to see what she thinks about the country and the city.

1.) Which do you like better the country or the city?
I like the country better than the city.
2.) Why do you like the country better than the city?
I like it better because there is less people, you have  more privacy, and there are more small businesses than large ones.
3.) What are some of your favorite things to do in the country?
Some of my favorite things to do in the country are riding  four wheelers and ride on dirt roads.
4.) How long have you lived in the country?
I have lived in the country for most of my life.
5.) Do you like the city?
Yes because there's a lot of shopping stores and more entertaining things to do then play in the dirt
6.) Is there any fun things you like to do in the city?
Yes I like to go to basketball games and sometimes to  the bar.
7.)Are businesses  more successful in the city or in the country?
The city because it has a bigger population and the country only has regular people.
8.) Does the price of gas and consumer goods cost more in the city or the country?
The price of gas is higher in the country because you have less stores around you than you do in the city. Consumer goods are higher in the city because they are grown in the country and then shipped to the city and then they are sold.

Work Cited
Jenkins, Sarah B. Online interview. 6 Nov. 2012
Country Roads. N.d. Photograph. N.p.

Compare and Contrast :)



Many people think that people in the city and the country like to do the same things for fun, but they don’t. People in the country do a lot more than the people in the city.

People in the country like to go hunting,mudding, and fishing for fun.They also like going to football games on friday nights and having bonfires with friends on saturday nights. Sometimes it is fun to go cow tipping, but also it can be very dangerous to do. So you  have to be careful when going cow tipping.

People in the city like to go shopping and go to movies for fun. Sometimes they like to take a long walk in the park or ride bikes. On friday and saturday nights many people like to go to  bars and clubs to party with friends. Many people like to go out to eat at restaurants and take tours to art museums.

 Country people and city people sometimes like to do the same things for fun. They like to go to church on sunday mornings. They also like to have cookouts with family and catch fireflies in a mason jar. Also sometimes they like to go ride four wheelers and go  mudding. Many people like to go fishing all the time for fun.

Work Cited
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Interview :)

In this blog post I am conducting an interview with my dad to see what he thinks about the country life vs. the city life. Here are some questions that I asked him and he’s responses to them.

1.)Do you live in  the Country or the City?

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• I live in the Country.

2.) Why did you decide to live in the Country?

• I decided to live in the country because you can do what you want then you can in the city.

3.) How long have you lived in the country?

• I have lived in the country for the past 25 to 30 years.

4.) Have you ever lived in the City? If so how long?

• Yes, I have lived in the city.I lived there when I was a little kid.

5.) What’s your favorite thing to do in the Country?

• My favorite thing to do in the country is fishing.

6.) Is it cheaper to live in the country than in the city?

• Yes, it is cheaper living in the country than in the city because taxes are cheaper.

7.) Is there more freedom in the country than in the city?

• Yes, there is more freedom in the country because in the country there are some laws that are different than in the city.

8.) Why is it better to live in the country than in the city?

• It is better to live in the country than the city because there is cleaner air and no pollution.

9.) What is the convenience of living in the Country life vs. the City life?

• There is less traffic in the country than in the city and there is a lot more wildlife.

10.) Is it easier to get a job in the country or the city?

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• It is easier to get a job in the city because there are more jobs in the city than in the country.

Work Cited

White, Barry. "Country Life VS. City Life." Personal interview. 23 Oct. 20122.
Gutierrez, David. London City Night. N.d. Photograph. London.
Country Life. N.d. Photograph. N.p.

The Simple Life

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In this T.V show called The Simple Life, two girls go from being rich and having everything to being poor and barely having anything. They have to see what its like to work for what they want instead of just getting it handed to them.

My opinion about this show is that it is not any good.I don't like this show. I think that it is just a waste of time and I wouldn't want to watch it.I think that it is pointless because they know they can't survive in the country life when they have been living in the city life all their life.

I interviewed by aunt to see what she thinks about this T.V show. Here are some questions that I asked her:

1.) Do you like the show The Simple Life?
She said no I do not like the show the Simple Life because they are acting stupid and don't know what their doing. It doesn't seem like it would be any good to watch.
2.) Do you think that it was a waste of time to make this T.V show?
Yes, I do think that it was a waste of time because it isn't any good to watch and I wouldn't want to waste my time watching something that isn't any good.
3.) Would you watch it again if it came back on T.V?
No, I would not watch it again because I didn't like this show.




Work Cited
"The Simple Life." TV.com. Tv.com, 2007. Web. 17 Oct. 2012. <http://www.tv.com/shows/the-simple-life/>.
Soles, Melissa. Telephone interview. 16 Oct. 2012. 

History of Farming



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Farming began in the Fertile Crescent. The people before this time lived by hunting animals and gathering plants. Then people began to grow wheat and other crops that they found growing wild. After a while, farming began to spread even more throughout Europe. People in Europe used oxen to pull ploughs for their farms.

The Nile River was a gift of Egypt. It provided water for the crops to grow. It also deposited silt on the land which made it very fertile. During the Neolithic Revolution, many people discovered how to fully domesticate animals. This was the most single significant development in history. Farms have changed the way people live. Many people today don’t have farms. Instead of growing their own food, they buy their food at the grocery store.

 Farming today is different than farming back then. Today we have more advanced machinery that helps us grow our crops than the people back then did. Back then people had to grow their crops by hand and it took a long time for their crops to grow. Today it doesn’t take long to grow our crops. It is a good idea to learn how to start a farm because soon our economy is going to break down and we won’t have any money to buy anything like food. So having a farm you will be able to grow your own food. Most people won’t survive when this happens because they never have had any experience with having a farm. I hope you have learned a little bit about the history of farming.

How to start a farm :)

When starting a farm there are a lot of things you need to do in order to start your farm. First you will need to ask questions to people who have farms and start a plan of what you are going to be growing. Also think of how you are going to do that. After you do that, then you can start buying and preparing things for your farm.

Here are the things you need to do to start you farm:

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1.    Figure out what kind of farm you want to have. 
2. Then buy some land that is big enough for the kind of farm you want. 
3. You can start planting your crops now and make sure you take very good care of them.
4. After awhile if your crops are doing well, then you can pick your crops and sell them to people and trade them to other farmers for other crops.

If you plan on having cows, you can go to the livestock sale and buy whichever kind you want. If you want to make money, then you would want to get Black Angus cows. If you have cows you will need horses to move them from pasture to pasture. Quarter Horses are the best for this job. To have horses you will need a barn, a round pen, and an arena for training. You will have to keep your cows and horses in separate pastures or the horses will not work the cows. You will also need large storage buildings to store hay and crops in. Also you may need dogs and cats to keep the critters away. Things like chickens and goats will also need special pens and food for them. They are good for eggs, milk, and meat.

Drought 2012

The summer of 2012 was a very hot summer. It was a summer of droughts in some areas and serve weather in others. When we didn't have a winter in 2011 that is what really caused this drought. 

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The growing of crops was extremely poor and has been since 1995. Many of the farmer’s crops had died and they lost a lot of money because they couldn't sell their crops to people. Many states in the United States have had floods, hurricanes, and tornadoes where they lost everything.

Greg  Botellho shares some of the things that would happen during a drought. He says  "The combination of dry conditions and extreme heat,  including hundreds of record-breaking temperatures this summer, It  has been unbearable for many. The drought's impact has been seen in ways big and small, from leaves falling early and lawns turning brown to farmers giving up and lakes drying up, exposing hundreds of dead fish."

Droughts can cause damage to the economy because they make the food prices and other prices go up. Many people have died from dust pneumonia and other really bad illnesses. Farmer’s incomes have dropped a lot because their crops wouldn't grow. Many of the ranchers had to sell their cattle because it was costing them more to feed them then to have them. 



http://www.cnn.com/2012/09/15/us/drought-perspective/index.html

All About Farming :)

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What is farming? Farming is growing your own crops and raising livestock. Having a farm is very difficult because you have to put in a lot of time and a lot of work. When starting a farm, you need about 1/8 of an acre. When raising chickens or cows you want to raise them in warm months only and on a big pasture. Farmers have to work very long hours.

 Farmers take care of their animals by feeding them and giving them plenty of water. They harvest crops and need to take care of the machines they use on the farms like tractors, and plows. Farmers don't get holidays off. They work all day long every day. The families of the farmers need to help the farmer with the farms. Farmers have to plow the soil, plant the seeds, care for the plants, and care for the animals too.

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 Today farmers have to have knowledge, education, and business skills to run a farm. “We used to be a nation of farmers, but now it is less than two percent of farmers in the United States. So a lot of people don't know a lot about what it takes to grow our own food" - Judith Redmond.

When harvest season is over, farmers start to plan for next years harvest season. There is about eighty percent of farmers who are self employed and most of them grow crops. Farmers grow their own crops but they sale them to other people to make more money. Farming has been around for a long time.

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Back then that is how most people survived. Now a days people go to the grocery store to buy their food instead of growing in on a farm.I hope you have learned something about farms by reading my blog.

Country Life VS City Life

What's the difference between city life and country life? There is a lot of things that you can do in the country but not in the city. There are less people and traffic in the country, than in the city. I wouldn't want to live in the city because there is too many people. In the country you barely have any neighbors beside you.

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 I have lived in the country most of my life, so I wouldn't know anything about the city. There are big buildings and apartments with no yards in the city. While in the country there are small buildings and houses with big yards. 

I really don't understand why people say they don't like the country life. There is so many things to do like go fishing,hunting, and muddin after a good rain. People get down and get dirty in the country, while people in the city are afraid of a little dirt. The country has farms, the city doesn't. I think that it is good for people to know how hard country people work in their farms and where our produce food comes from.

I thought that this was a good topic to write about because there is so many different things about the city and the country life that people don't know about. Don't judge the country life or the city life but what  you hear because what you hear isn't always what it seems.

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Later on in my blogs I will go into more detail about both the city life and the country life. By reading my blogs you will be able to see the difference between the country life and the city life. I hope you enjoy reading my blogs!