Farmer's Market, WNYC daily tips

The video tutorial explains how department supervisors collect market data from farmers and merchants to understand the quality, quantity, and price trends of supplies. This information is used by the consumer chief to prepare a radio broadcast for New York families. Mrs. Francis Foley Gannon advises listeners on food prices, noting that lima beans are scarce and expensive, while eggs are plentiful but costly. She suggests strawberry shortcake for dessert, as berries are at their prime.

What is the primary role of the department's supervisors in the market?

• To manage the transportation of goods

• To set the prices of goods

• To sell products directly to consumers

• To gather information from farmers and merchants

Who is responsible for preparing the early morning broadcast?

• The department's consumer chief

• The farmers

• The radio station manager

• The commission merchants

What is the estimated size of the radio audience for the broadcast?

• 750,000 families

• 2 million families

• 500,000 families

• 1 million families

According to Mrs. Gannon, which food item is not recommended due to scarcity and high cost?

• Eggs

• Shortcake

• Lima beans

• Strawberries

What dessert does Mrs. Gannon suggest for the evening?

• Apple pie

• Vanilla pudding

• Old Fashioned Strawberry Shortcake

• Chocolate cake