Objective
By the end of this lesson, you will understand how food and fiber are produced sustainably in managed environments for health and nutrition.
Materials and Prep
- Pen and paper
- Access to the internet for research
- No prior knowledge required
Activities
- Research Time: Use the internet to research sustainable food and fiber production methods. Take notes on key points.
- Virtual Farm Visit: Watch virtual tours of sustainable farms to see the practices in action. Take note of what you observe.
- Design Your Farm: Imagine you are starting your own sustainable farm. Draw a layout of your farm and list the practices you would implement.
- Healthy Recipe Creation: Create a healthy recipe using ingredients that can be sustainably produced. Explain why you chose these ingredients.
Talking Points
- "Sustainable agriculture aims to meet the needs of the present without compromising the ability of future generations to meet their own needs." - United Nations
- "Managed environments in farming involve practices that minimize negative impacts on the environment while promoting health and nutrition." - Food and Agriculture Organization
- "Sustainable food and fiber production often involves techniques such as crop rotation, organic farming, and integrated pest management." - Environmental Protection Agency