Spriggs #1-4

1. Spriggs advocates for buying locally, which is something I already agree with. She uses important statistics and first hand accounts of why buying locally is important, and why not doing so is harmful. She addresses the beneficial aspects buying locally fosters, such as supporting local economy and ecological ideals.
2. Spriggs considers many other positions other than her own to strengthen her cause. The first opposing view she addresses is from Alex Avery, he states that we should “buy locally from the world region where it grows best,” arguing that it is a waste of “time and energy” to grow crops where they would not be able to grow. Spriggs refutes this argument but comments on it is still important to buy as much as possible locally. She also addresses environmental misconceptions and positive global effects buying locally offers.
3. I think the first hand account of of the Lermio family is very persuasive. Spriggs provides  appropriate background information and explains why the topic matters. But the first hand account appeals more the reader values and emotions. WE learn that smaller farms are falling behind and it is causing negative effects.
4. The photos in Spriggs essay bring an insightful view into the message she is trying to convey. The photos break up the text into sections, and support the message in the passages near it.