Introduction you to the key stages of a food system, and what sustainably means in different stages of a food system. Learning outcomes Define the basic stages of a food system Define sustainability Understand the concept of a global food system Introduce some challenges related to global food systems ActivitiesWatch the videoDownload the class activity Sustainable food systems by Dr Fiona Borthwick Download the class activity on food systems (PDF) Document Topic 1 - introduction to food systems (163.72 KB / PDF) Additional MaterialFood and Agricultural Organisation Statistics: FAO statistics collects and manages data on a range of aspects of food systems from across the globe. It is a useful place to explore national and global trends in food systems.Organization for Economic Cooperation and Development - Agriculture: Another good source of economic data relating to agriculture and food which can be explored at the global and national level.Scottish Food Production Teaching Material: Some useful material from RHET (Royal Highland Education Trust) which will help students explore Scottish food productionVisit a Scottish Farm! Here you can explore how to set up a visit to a Scottish farm with RHET! This article was published on 2024-09-02
