Daily News Article - October 12, 2011
1. List the following statistics provided in the article:
2. Which state is the leading producer of peanuts in the U.S.?
3. List the 3 factors that have contributed to the reduction in the peanut supply this year.
4. Would a 30% increase in foods made from peanuts cause your family to reduce the amount of peanut butter, etc. you buy? Explain your answer.
CHALLENGE QUESTIONS:
a) How much peanut butter do you consume in your home each month?
b) By how much will the price of your peanut butter increase per jar?
c) How much more will your family pay for peanut butter over the next year?