Risky Opportunity Discussion Questions

If it was a good year

If you drew a blue gum out of the hat, so it was a good year...

• What would have happened to you with the choice you made?
• What would have happened if you had made the other choice?
• Do you regret your choice?

If it was a bad year

Answer the same questions

• What would have happened to you with the choice you made?
• What would have happened if you had made the other choice?
• Do you regret your choice?

Key point

There are adaptation choices help increase productivity, but they can be risky to farmers that are making decision under an uncertain climate. People need to be comfortable with their choices given the odds they face.