You must write a script of an oral statement that a) summarizes the controversy, b) addresses the assigned question from the perspective of your stakeholder role, and c) is based on evidence from cited research. However, this is not a public speaking exercise - you do not actually have to present this out loud - you will submit the script of what your stakeholder would say at this townhall meeting. Do make sure you read your statement aloud to yourself to make sure it is grammatically and logically coherent before posting.
Prepare a position statement no more than four paragraphs long. The goal is to be shortand sweet (people only read short comments on the internet, and in a live meeting you would probably be allotted 5 minutes or less to speak), but powerful and convincing. Use the following as a guide to develop your presentation.1) Summarize the controversy at hand.2) State which stakeholder you are and your position on the issue.3) Explain several (2-5) pieces of evidence that led you to your conclusion. Demonstrate your mastery of the issue and knowledge of the facts.4) Cite your sources, including author, date, title, and URL
Should the county issue a permit for a new Concentrated Animal Feeding Operation?
Idaho is one of the United States' biggest producers of milk and dairy products, in part because the state's regulations are hospitable to large concentrated animal feeding operations (CAFOs). More CAFOs often mean more jobs, but also more air and water pollution, which is important to note because most drinking water in Idaho comes from groundwater. As production of milk and dairy products has increased in Idaho, the number of dairy farm operations has dramatically decreased as small operators are bought out by CAFOs. Keep all this in mind as you research your assignment. You've each been assigned a stakeholder position in this discussion of whether to approve another CAFO in Canyon County, Idaho. Your assignment is to make a convincing, evidence-based argument to approve or not to approve, from your assigned stakeholder's perspective.