Abstract
The study of food systems is a quickly growing field. In high demand by postsecondary students, new food systems studies programs are emerging from a range of disciplines. Food systems are inherently complex and are best understood from a range of academic perspectives and practical contexts. We review current scholarship on food systems pedagogy and present approaches for developing and implementing food systems curricula. A literature review and our experience indicate that effective food systems program approaches include emphasizing interdisciplinarity and a systems approach and balancing experience, theory, and practical skills acquisition. We discuss strategies, challenges and opportunities for building food systems curricula.
Original language | English (US) |
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Pages (from-to) | 722-743 |
Number of pages | 22 |
Journal | Agroecology and Sustainable Food Systems |
Volume | 38 |
Issue number | 6 |
DOIs | |
State | Published - Jul 2014 |
Externally published | Yes |
Keywords
- agrifood
- agroecology
- college
- curriculum
- sustainable agriculture
- university
ASJC Scopus subject areas
- Renewable Energy, Sustainability and the Environment
- Development
- Agronomy and Crop Science