When comparing and contrasting Illinois vs Puerto Rico, there are many different factors to consider. First, I will touch on the variance in agriculture. In Illinois the main crops are corn and soybeans, while in Puerto Rico there are Sugar Cane and Coffee. These differences are results of the environment that each respective crop is produced in. For example, in Puerto Rico weather fluctuates much less on a yearly basis when compared to Illinois. Another environmental difference is in regard to the different types of species on the island. In Puerto Rico there are more ‘exotic’ creatures as oppose to in Illinois there are increased numbers of deer, squirrels and other mammals. Next up is the labor comparison. When labor is compared it brings about an interesting story. In Illinois, given the common crop, there is less tedious manual labor, allowing for increased production with lower manual labor costs. In Puerto Rico, the crops more often necessitate manual pruning and picking; it is less common to see large scale machine based processing. This means more Puerto Rico citizens must work for the agriculture industry in order to maximize production. According to our tour guide, Daniel, at the second coffee plantation, these jobs are very hard for the agriculture company to fill, for the desire to work these jobs is low. When comparing Puerto Rico and Illinois in regards to topography. In Puerto Rico the topography is very diverse, ranging from desert to mountainous rain forests. In Puerto Rico the topography allows for varied crop growth and variation within a single type of crop. When compared to Illinois, the topography Is fairly constant. Illinois is mainly flat with little to no variation in elevation. Elevation allows for variation in a single crop, for example, coffee. In Puerto Rico coffee can vary in levels of moisture depending on the elevation. Next up is the temperature comparison. Illinois has many more highs and lows in temperature throughout a year, when compared to Puerto Rico. Puerto Ricos climate stays at a much higher average temperature, year round, allowing for crops such as coffee, plantains and mangoes to be grown year round. In Illinois the growing season is much shorter, forcing farmers to maximize their growth over a shorter period of time. The climate in Illinois allows for the growing of crops such as corn, soybeans and wheat. Another comparison is the cultures of Illinois vs Puerto Rico, perhaps one of the more interesting comparisons. As most know, Illinois and Puerto Rico are in vastly different climates. This causes for the urban planning and housing to be very different in Puerto Rico than Illinois. In Illinois, homes are usually sealed and effectively air proof in order to allow them to last through the four seasons. Although, in Puerto Rico, the heat allows for homes to have no insulation and usually no cooling either. The homes are usually open air with slat windows which are able to be cranked shut. This allows homeowners to be sheltered from the intense heat. In regards to person to person interactions, the findings will be subjective. With this being said, I have found the Puerto Rican citizens tend to be much more laid back and receptive of those around them. The entire environment is much more nonchalant although dress tends to be more formal than usual. In conclusion, Puerto Rico and Illinois have many difference, small and large, but ultimately they are just different. I have not found one to be better than the other. They both have their benefits and drawbacks. Although, in regards to agriculture, Puerto Rico provides a wonderful contrast on the differences in the entire production timeline. When compared to what I have learned of Illinois, Puerto Rico has very much helped highlight all the changes in the environment and has greatly aided my educational experience.