What’s a food system?
It’s the whole shebang. The whole nine yards. From A to Z.
Well, you get the point.
It’s the complex web of how we eat. From production to processing to transport to consumption.
How could you define your food system?
Your school?
Your neighborhood?
Your town or city?
Where does most of the food within that system come from? (hint: think beyond your grocery store!) As you think about where your food comes from consider the impact on your community. Jot down a quick list of the strengths and concerns within your food system.
Need a little help? Dig into your community’s food system:
- Watch this TED Talk on Food Systems
- What is a food system?
- Sustainable America Resources
- USDA Ag Census Map
- Chipotle Sustainability Report
Hayley Valley
Hayley Valley, Earth Force's Communications Manager, joined Earth Force in 2010 and has since held too many roles to count - all drawing on her experience in communicating Earth Force's commitment to environmental action civics. When she’s not knee-deep in Google Docs, you’ll find her chasing her two boys around.