DIRECTIONS: In each of the following items, think about the meaning of the italicized word or phrase, and then answer the question.
1. The word rural means “characterized by the country or pertaining to agriculture.” What images come to mind when you hear the word rural? List three on the lines below.
2. How might you be able to take part in an agricultural venture in your backyard, neighborhood, or city block? What would you grow?
3. Localizing means “gathering, collecting, or concentrating in a particular place.” Look back at the selection “Urban Farming Is Growing a Greener Future.” Describe three benefits of localizing food production in an urban environment. Be specific.