Farm to Fork: Sustainable Food Production in a Changing Environment

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Brief Introduction

Understand how food goes from farm to fork: explore food security, supply chains, food production and agriculture.

Course Summary

Learn about sustainable agriculture practices and how they can be adapted to a changing environment in this online course. Explore innovative techniques and technologies to create a more sustainable future for agriculture.

Key Learning Points

  • Understand the impact of climate change on agriculture and the importance of sustainable practices
  • Explore the latest innovations and technologies used in sustainable agriculture
  • Learn about alternative farming systems and how they can help create a more sustainable future

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Learning Outcomes

  • Understand the impact of climate change on agriculture and the importance of sustainable practices
  • Explore innovative techniques and technologies used in sustainable agriculture
  • Learn about alternative farming systems and how they can help create a more sustainable future

Prerequisites or good to have knowledge before taking this course

  • Basic understanding of agriculture and environmental science
  • Access to a computer with an internet connection

Course Difficulty Level

Intermediate

Course Format

  • Online
  • Self-paced

Similar Courses

  • Introduction to Sustainable Agriculture
  • Sustainable Agriculture and Food Security

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Notable People in This Field

  • Vandana Shiva
  • Wes Jackson

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Requirements

  • This course is for people looking for an introduction to food supply chains and the future of agriculture - it’s ideal for students and young people looking to learn more about careers in the food industry.

Knowledge

  • Threats to global food security of an environmental, biological or chemical natureFood integrityWater, soil and plant healthAnimal health and welfareFood safety and human healthClimate change related to food security

Summary of User Reviews

Discover the impact of climate change on agriculture and learn sustainable farming techniques with Sustainable Agriculture in a Changing Environment course on FutureLearn. Students have praised the course for its engaging content and practical applications.

Key Aspect Users Liked About This Course

Practical applications

Pros from User Reviews

  • Engaging content
  • Valuable insights on climate change and agriculture
  • Practical and applicable lessons
  • Interactive and collaborative learning experience
  • Expert instructors with industry knowledge

Cons from User Reviews

  • Some technical difficulties with the platform
  • Limited depth in certain topics
  • Not suitable for advanced learners
  • Lack of personalized feedback
  • Some lessons may be too basic for experienced farmers
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Giovanna Ponti, Francesco Chiesa, Flavia Girolami, Paola Badino, Katrina Campbell, Michaela Fox
EIT Food, Queen's University Belfast, University of Turin & European Institute of Innovation and Technology (EIT)
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