What is the author's purpose in "Improving Old MacDonald's Farm"?

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to argue that ranching causes less pollution than farming does
to argue that ranching causes less pollution than farming does

to persuade readers to visit farms to understand farming practices
to persuade readers to visit farms to understand farming practices

to instruct people in urban areas about how to eradicate pollution
to instruct people in urban areas about how to eradicate pollution

to explain ways farmers and ranchers can decrease pollution
to explain ways farmers and ranchers can decrease pollution

Answer 1

The author's purpose in "Improving Old MacDonald's Farm" is likely to explain ways farmers and ranchers can decrease pollution. This aligns with themes of sustainability and environmental impact in agriculture.