Sustainable Sustenance

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This class will explore the concept of sustainability as it relates to food and food systems. Students will be introduced to the UN Sustainable Development Goals, and learn how these goals relate to food production, consumption, and waste. Students will explore the concepts of regenerative farming, sustenance farming, sustainable fishing and fisheries, and community supported agriculture. The course format will include brief presentations and hands-on Do-It-Yourself (DIY) activities. Students will conduct research on and share one aspect of sustainable foods that is meaningful to their own personal wellness.