news bulletin – answers

Farmer seeks loans from customers

true/false

1. The woman is buying half a litre of organic milk. F: half a gallon
2. The milk is expensive. T: it’s ‘no bargain’
3. The milk is not very popular. F: it sells out quickly
4. He produces more than enough. F: he could easily double his production
5. He could increase his sales slowly. F: he could do this ‘practically overnight’
6. His customers are ethical purchasers. T: they understand the importance of local organic agriculture and supporting sustainable food systems
7. The farmer has 35 cows. T: he wants to double his herd to 70 so he must have 35 now
8. The banks are offering him 6% on a loan. F: the farmers is offering this on private investment loans into his business
9. Customers are reluctant to invest. F: some are thinking about it and are very positive, believing in his enterprise
10. The last line of the report is ironic. T: it is a play on the phrase ‘land of milk and honey’ which refers to fertile land