The Omnivore's Dilemma (ch.8,10,11), They Say I Say (ch.6,7), Writer's Resource

Chapters 8, 10, and 11 of "The Omnivore's Dilemma" (Pollan) detail the workings of Joel Salatin in his "grass farming." Though he raises a variety of livestock on his farm, and a small amount of crops as well, the life behind it all is simple green grass, which Salatin takes the utmost care in protecting and nurturing (without any pesticides or fertilizers, ironically). By having th livestock eat in a rotation of biggest to smallest in varying pastures, the grass replenishes itself, and is removed of parasites and bothersome plants. In addition, all the animals have enough to eat, and are pefectly healthy without antibiotics. Truly, Salatin's Polyface Farm sets the standard for simplicity, sustainability, and being organic, without ever calling itself so.

In addition, the link between grass and humankind is cemented in these chapters. People have relied upon grass since the dawn of man, when all were hunters of mammoths and other great animals. Since people could not eat the grass itself, they ate the animals that ate it, and consumed its nutrients secondhand. To keep the grass in good order was necessary for a stable supply of meat as well, so people often set fire to encroaching growths and beat back brush to keep the grasslands healthy and plentiful for meat animals. Eventually, some grasses (wheat, corn) came about that people could not only digest, but eat as a staple as well, outdoing their green predecessors. Agriculture soon followed, eliminating much need for hunting and allowing for domestication. Whether through animals or the plant itself, simple grass has been the underlying reason for humanity's success for millenia.

Chapters 6 and 7 of "They Say, I Say" (Graff) decribe how to bolster the arguement in a paper, ironically by bringing in outside opinions that contradict the main arguement. By planting quotes and point of opposing arguements ito one's essay, the main theme can appear reasonable by showing contrasting viewpoints, and stronger by proving them wrong. It is necessary, though, for all to relate to the main point, whether supporting or contradicting it.

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