What are the crucial connections between the food we grow to eat and the ongoing challenges of climate change and biodiversity loss? What could it mean to "eat sustainably" or eat well? Drawing on principles of ecology, evolution, and planetary science we will explore emerging alternatives novel approaches to established agricultural practice. Topics included the promises and pitfalls of industrial agriculture, genetically-modified foods, supermarkets, meat production, as well as the complexities of food waste. This introduction to food futures will use the Hampshire Farm as a study resource, while small-group research and individual class presentations will give students an opportunity to explore their own food interests in greater depth. Keywords: agriculture, ecology, sustainability
- Teacher: Andrew Yang