Current event article: North County Times: "US farm exports boom as rest of economy struggles"

http://www.nctimes.com/news/national/us-farm-exports-boom-as-rest-of-economy-struggles/image_5364df78-48b8-52c9-8a3c-f56eaa2880d8.html

1. This article is about how the US is making deals with various countries in Asia. They are making deals for agricultural exports. The exports are gaining a lot of money for the US. This shows how the US economy is still working while the rest of the world's economy is in crisis.

2.This connects to what we are learning in class, because we are learning about the Columbian exchange. The Columbian exchange is the trade of various agricultural foods. The exchange also benifits both sides. The Columbian exchange from the Americas to Europe is just like the US trade with Asia.

3. This connects to my life as a citizen because I always have to buy these agricultural products in order to maintain a healthy diet. When I buy these items, the government gets money. So the agrcultural exports will end up with an increase in buyers and money.

4. I believe that these exports are a good thing. I believe this way because since our economy is in a recession, it's good to have more inprovements. It is also important for people to buy these products in order for our economy to improve.