Module #1 Introduction to Sustainable Food Practices Overview of the importance of sustainable food practices and the impact of food systems on the environment
Module #2 Understanding the Food System Exploring the current food system, its stakeholders, and the environmental, social, and economic implications
Module #3 The Environmental Impact of Food Production Examining the environmental effects of food production, including deforestation, water pollution, and climate change
Module #4 The Role of Agriculture in Climate Change Delving into the relationship between agriculture and climate change, including greenhouse gas emissions and carbon sequestration
Module #5 Sustainable Agriculture Practices Introducing sustainable agriculture practices, including organic farming, permaculture, and regenerative agriculture
Module #6 Soil Health and Conservation Exploring the importance of soil health, conservation methods, and the role of cover crops and crop rotation
Module #7 Water Conservation in Agriculture Strategies for reducing water usage in agriculture, including efficient irrigation systems and drought-resistant crops
Module #8 The Impact of Food Waste Analyzing the environmental, social, and economic effects of food waste and strategies for reduction
Module #9 Food Recovery and Redistribution Exploring initiatives for food recovery and redistribution, including food banks and gleaning programs
Module #10 Sustainable Food Packaging Examining the environmental impact of food packaging and alternatives, including biodegradable and reusable options
Module #11 The Role of Consumers in Sustainable Food Systems Empowering consumers to make sustainable food choices, including label reading and shopping locally
Module #12 Buying Local and Seasonal The benefits of buying local and seasonal produce, including reduced transportation emissions and supporting local economies
Module #13 Understanding Food Labels and Certifications Deciphering food labels, including organic, fair trade, and non-GMO certifications
Module #14 Animal Welfare and Sustainable Livestock Systems Examining animal welfare in industrial farming and introducing sustainable livestock systems, including free-range and pasture-raised options
Module #15 Fisheries and Sustainable Seafood Exploring the environmental impact of fisheries and introducing sustainable seafood options, including certification programs and eco-labeling
Module #16 Food Systems and Social Justice Analyzing the intersections between food systems and social justice, including access to healthy food and fair labor practices
Module #17 Food and Culture Celebrating the cultural significance of food and exploring traditional food systems
Module #18 Urban Agriculture and Community Gardens Introducing urban agriculture and community garden initiatives, including rooftop gardens and vertical farming
Module #19 School and Institutional Food Systems Examining food systems in schools and institutions, including farm-to-table programs and meal planning strategies
Module #20 Food Policy and Advocacy Exploring food policy initiatives and advocacy strategies for creating systemic change
Module #21 The Future of Sustainable Food Systems Envisioning the future of sustainable food systems, including technological innovations and policy developments
Module #22 Sustainable Food Entrepreneurship Introducing sustainable food entrepreneurship, including business models and marketing strategies
Module #23 Food Waste Reduction Strategies for Businesses Implementing food waste reduction strategies in foodservice and retail businesses
Module #24 Measuring and Evaluating Sustainable Food Practices Developing metrics and evaluation tools for sustainable food practices
Module #25 Course Wrap-Up & Conclusion Planning next steps in Sustainable Food Practices career
