Carrots, Farm to Fork

Why does the video tell about Matthew and his farm?

• to show how much the farm has changed over the years

• to thank him for all the hard work he has done for his town

• to explain why his carrots are better than those grown on other farms

• to give an example of where food comes from before it reaches our plates

The video shows a picture of a handful of dark soil, or dirt. Which line from the video does this picture best help viewers understand?

• “I love working outdoors, and I love working for myself.”

• “Over time, I learned how to grow carrots, and now I’m the carrot man.”

• “And so I plant carrots in the beds that I grow onions and garlic the year before.”

• “Carrots love to grow in big, nice, deep, fluffy ground.”

What happens after carrots’ leaves stop growing?

• The carrots become bigger because they have more space

• The carrots have to be watered before the ground gets too dry.

• The carrots get sweeter because the energy moves to the roots.

• The carrots need to be picked quickly before they lose their good taste.

Why does the video show Matthew being covered by pictures of carrots?

• to help viewers understand how much Matthew likes eating carrots

• to help viewers understand how many carrots Matthew grows

• to show viewers how big some kinds of carrots can become

• to show viewers how carrots are stored during the winter

According to the video, what is one reason that people should visit nearby farmers’ markets?

• to find out which foods are grown in the area

• to learn how to start gardens at their schools

• to find out how baby carrots are made

• to learn how to cook healthy meals