Maple Creek Argumentative Essay

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As the sun's rays beat upon the farmers, grapes grew lusciously across the striped farmland. Standing as sentries, hills surrounded the farmland. Near the east side of the farmland, a small river snaked it’s way through the land, providing the juvenile grapes with its fresh water. This serene scene is nested within the town of Maple Creek, a town best known for its grapes. “The freshest types of grapes can be found here!” claims a sign that welcomes all newcomers.
The town itself houses a tranquil atmosphere with every person being as fruitful as the grapes produced. But the economy of the town must be even more fruitful for the grapes bring plenty of income. From the architecture of the buildings to the bricks placed in the road, everything stands for elegance and modernity. Yes, it may seem uncanny that a town filled with farmers had more of a successful economy than a large city, this may be for the business of grape production had never stopped soaring.
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Simple, everything here is natural. From the electricity bolting through the town, to the food that finish up on the diner tables of many, all are produced with natural resources. You see, the people of Maple Creek believed that to be successful, one must be natural and resourceful.They have learned from their ancestors that when a land is destroyed, the cultivator cannot reap any benefits. In fact, it is unlawful to cultivate genetically modified grapes, even to make them taste extraordinary. Nothing here is wasted, likewise, the spoiled grapes are returned to the Earth to give the soil

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