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Chapter 6: On the Range

Chapter 6: On the Range. Author’s Intent. The main purpose of this chapter is to reveal the hardships of being a rancher and the unfairness they have to face. . Major Findings.

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Chapter 6: On the Range

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  1. Chapter 6: On the Range

  2. Author’s Intent • The main purpose of this chapter is to reveal the hardships of being a rancher and the unfairness they have to face.

  3. Major Findings • When Colorado Springs began to grow, there was little to no planning on drainage projects. The runoff from Colorado Springs destroys large parts of ranchers’ land every year. • 90,000 acres of ranchland in Colorado is being lost to development every year. • There is immense stress on independent ranchers, especially on those who attempt to keep to old traditions. • In 1970, the top four meatpacking firms at the time slaughtered 21 percent of the nation’s cattle; today, about 84 percent is slaughtered.

  4. Large meatpacking firms finance only a few large feedlot owners. The owners must do everything the packers tell them to or risk losing their business. • Eight chicken processors today control about two-thirds of the American market. • A new breed of chicken with larger breasts was created to keep up with the growing demand for chicken. • Chicken McNuggets contain twice as much fat per ounce as a hamburger.

  5. About half of chicken growers leave the business after three years, either selling out or losing everything. • The cowboy ranchers idealized in the past for independence and freedom are the most likely to be in financial trouble. • The suicide rate among farmers and ranchers in the US is about three times higher than the national average.

  6. Author Successfully Proves Points • The author uses statistical facts for logical appeal. The large amount of research he made on the topic increases his credibility. • He uses the story of a rancher named Hank throughout the chapter, allowing the reader to empathize with him.

  7. Author Bias • In the chapter, the author meets and becomes friends with a rancher named Hank in order to learn more about the business. He quickly takes a liking to Hank and his family. He even complimented him by stating “This guy’s going to be governor of Colorado someday.” It was very noticeable in the author’s tone that he sympathized with Hank and the hardships he faced. • Toward the end of the chapter, the author reveals that Hank committed suicide in 1998. This would have a great impact on how the author feels about the subject.

  8. Relevance to Today • This issue is equally as important today as it was then, if not more. Ranchers are still facing harsh odds and many have been unable to keep their businesses. • Development has continued to increase over the years, and is impacting ranchers now more than ever.

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