Boy Scouts Travel to Maine to Help Harvest Potatoes

In Aroostook County, scouts from nearby states gather to assist in the potato fields due to a shortage of manpower. The nation relies on these boys to help with the significant task of harvesting 63 million bushels of potatoes.

What is the primary reason scouts from nearby states are gathering in Aroostook County?

• To attend a local festival

• To enjoy a camping trip

• To assist in potato harvesting

• To participate in a sports event

What is the role of the scouts in the potato fields?

• Cooking meals for workers

• Assisting with the harvest

• Providing entertainment

• Supervising the harvest

Why is there a need for boy power in the potato fields?

• The fields are too large for adults

• It is a tradition for boys to help

• There is a shortage of adult workers

• Boys are more skilled at harvesting

What is the scale of the task the boys are helping with?

• Harvesting a few hundred bushels

• Transporting potatoes to markets

• Planting new potato crops

• Harvesting 63 million bushels of potatoes

How are the boys contributing to the nation's needs?

• By reducing the need for adult workers

• By planting new crops

• By increasing potato prices

• By selling potatoes