What did Ian and Curt do to investigate high fructose corn syrup since they were not allowed to visit a plant? The corn grown in Iowa has been selected for high productivity and high starch content. What has been sacrificed in exchange for these qualities? When all costs and payments were considered, did Ian and Curt make a profit on their acre of corn? Explain.

Earl Butz was the Secretary of Agriculture responsible for dramatic changes in farm policy in the 1970’s. Summarize Mr. Butz’s opinions on farm policy as expressed during his interview with Ian and Curt. What was your reaction to this interview? What did Ian and Curt do with their corn after harvest? What ended up happening to their one acre plot? Summarize at least two concepts that were presented from the film that you also learned about in this course (or in NSCI 101).