Catfish Kingdom

The transcript narrates the story of a minority-owned catfish processing plant in Mississippi, highlighting the challenges faced by Scott, a WWII veteran, in establishing and maintaining the business. Despite financial and racial obstacles, Scott's perseverance led to the creation of a successful fish processing plant. The narrative also covers the legal battles with the FSA, culminating in a resolution that acknowledged the injustices faced by black farmers.

What makes the catfish processing plant in Drew, Mississippi unique?

• It is the largest in the U.S.

• It is the only minority-owned plant in the U.S.

• It processes the most catfish annually.

• It is the oldest plant in the U.S.

Why did the local FSA agent suggest growing catfish?

• To ensure financial viability

• To diversify crops

• To improve soil quality

• To increase cotton production

What was the initial reaction of the FSA when the narrator's father started building catfish ponds?

• They offered technical assistance

• They encouraged more ponds

• They refused to finance the ponds

• They provided full financial support

How did the narrator's father respond to the refusal of Delta Pride to process his fish?

• He partnered with Delta Pride

• He sold his fish to another company

• He stopped catfish farming

• He set up his own processing plant

What was the outcome of the legal battle with the FSA?

• The case is still ongoing

• The father won the case

• The father lost his land

• The case was dismissed

What did the narrator's father refuse to do after World War II?

• Start a new business

• Travel abroad to teach

• Join the military again

• Return to farming

What was the significance of the father's testimony in the lawsuit?

• It was ignored by the arbitrator

• It was crucial to the ruling

• It delayed the case

• It was considered irrelevant