The Food Value Chain
Grades
7 8 9 10 11 12Subjects
Health Science Social StudiesResource Type
The Nourishing Minds publication series has been developed as an educational tool for youth, educators, parents and anyone who wishes to learn more about agriculture and food systems. These magazines offer young people the chance to engage about a wide variety of topics such as food security, nutrition, climate change and sustainability and learn how they can take action. In our fourth issue of Nourishing Minds, we explore the process food goes through in order to reach our plates - a process known as the food value chain. Concerns around the cost of food, the safety of food, nutrition and healthy eating, the economy, and sustainability are some of the most pressing issues for Canadians. From production to storage and distribution to retail and waste management, join us as we discover the journey of our food, from farm to table