From Farm to TableFrom Farm to TableSustainability in Food SystemsSustainability in Food Systems

Presentation by jim embryPresentation by jim embrySustainable Communities NetworkSustainable Communities Network

sustainlexorgsustainlexorg

July 31 2007 Lexington KYJuly 31 2007 Lexington KY

From Farm to Table Sustainability in From Farm to Table Sustainability in

Food SystemsFood Systems

Professional Development Seminar for Kentucky teachersProfessional Development Seminar for Kentucky teachers

Sponsored by Bluegrass Partnership for a Green CommunitySponsored by Bluegrass Partnership for a Green Community

This presentation illustrates how sustainability This presentation illustrates how sustainability information technologies and envisioning the information technologies and envisioning the

future can be effectively woven into an integrated future can be effectively woven into an integrated educational experienceeducational experience

By understanding what it takes to build a sustainable By understanding what it takes to build a sustainable community students develop the skills needed to community students develop the skills needed to engage successfully in a sustainable society They engage successfully in a sustainable society They explore their own values the values of the community explore their own values the values of the community and the values of society at large Students build and the values of society at large Students build awareness of the choices they make and determine awareness of the choices they make and determine whether or not these choices support their future Using whether or not these choices support their future Using the real world as their classroom students participate in the real world as their classroom students participate in gathering and analyzing data clarifying values listening gathering and analyzing data clarifying values listening speaking creatively thinking and making decisions speaking creatively thinking and making decisions about their communityabout their community

CHARACTERIZING THE CHARACTERIZING THE SUSTAINABILITY MOVEMENTSUSTAINABILITY MOVEMENT

1972 1972 Limits to GrowthLimits to Growth by Donella Meadows by Donella Meadows 1987 1987 Our Common FutureOur Common Future UN World Commission on UN World Commission on

Environment and DevelopmentBruntland Commission Environment and DevelopmentBruntland Commission ldquoDevelopment that meets the needs of the present ldquoDevelopment that meets the needs of the present generation without compromising the ability of future generation without compromising the ability of future generations to meet their own needs In principle every generations to meet their own needs In principle every generation must leave behind good environmental generation must leave behind good environmental quality This means that existing environmental problems quality This means that existing environmental problems must be resolved within the span of one generation(20- must be resolved within the span of one generation(20- 25 years) while the creation of new problems must be 25 years) while the creation of new problems must be prevented For the current generation the environmental prevented For the current generation the environmental legacy from the past must also be reduced to acceptable legacy from the past must also be reduced to acceptable proportionsrdquo proportionsrdquo

Earth Charter

1992 Earth Summit Earth Charter beginshellip 1997 Earth Charteruniversal declarationhellip

Natural StephellipTriple Bottom Linehellip Natural CapitalismhellipZERI approachhellip Zero wastehellipCradle to Cradle(waste =food) Hanover Principles and more problems must be resolved within the span of one generation(20- 25 years) while the creation of new problems must be prevented For the current generation the environmental legacy from the past must also be reduced to acceptable

proportionsrdquo

SustainabilitySustainability

Whole-systems thinkingWhole-systems thinking

Humane Humane andand biocentric focus biocentric focus

Learning and innovationLearning and innovation

Leadership and partnershipLeadership and partnership

SpiritualitySpirituality

Systems thinkingSystems thinking

ldquo ldquo Systems thinking is a discipline for Systems thinking is a discipline for seeing the lsquostructuresrsquo that underlie seeing the lsquostructuresrsquo that underlie complex situations and for discerning complex situations and for discerning high- from low-leverage change That is high- from low-leverage change That is by seeing wholes we learn how to foster by seeing wholes we learn how to foster healthrdquo healthrdquo

Peter Senge The Fifth Discipline 1994Peter Senge The Fifth Discipline 1994

hellip

Systems thinkinggtSystems thinkinggt VisioninggtVisioninggt ValuesgtValuesgt Action plansIndicatorsgtAction plansIndicatorsgt CurriculumprojectsCurriculumprojects

Current TrendsCurrent Trends

a greater emphasis on putting the a greater emphasis on putting the movements innovations into broad movements innovations into broad practicepractice

a need to communicate with a much larger a need to communicate with a much larger publicpublic

increased attention to redesigning human increased attention to redesigning human institutions especially in education institutions especially in education economics and governanceeconomics and governance

a broadened sense of participationa broadened sense of participation

Principles of SustainabilityPrinciples of Sustainability

Ecology

Economy

Equity

Note The term Equity is used in this diagram and elsewhere in Note The term Equity is used in this diagram and elsewhere in this report as shorthand for Social equity and social connectionthis report as shorthand for Social equity and social connection

Holistic StudiesHolistic Studies

Biophysical system StudiesBiophysical system Studies

Economic System StudiesEconomic System Studies

Social System StudiesSocial System Studies

Sustainability educationSustainability education

Sustainability education includes a focus on Sustainability education includes a focus on academic interest and career goals However in academic interest and career goals However in addition addition sustainability education prepares a sustainability education prepares a student both for ldquomaking a livingrdquo as well as student both for ldquomaking a livingrdquo as well as for living in a more sustainable wayfor living in a more sustainable way Sustainability education goes beyond Sustainability education goes beyond preparation for a career and prepares humans preparation for a career and prepares humans to live on the planet in a way that doesnrsquot to live on the planet in a way that doesnrsquot jeopardize opportunities for others alive today or jeopardize opportunities for others alive today or for future generations for future generations

sustainability sustainability curriculumcurriculum

So our task is to create a So our task is to create a new sustainability new sustainability curriculum that allows curriculum that allows students to learn and students to learn and practice the 3 Ersquoshellipecology practice the 3 Ersquoshellipecology equity economic equity economic

FOOD SYSTEM HISTORYFOOD SYSTEM HISTORY

What events led to the development of the current What events led to the development of the current food systemfood system

The economic patterns of the current food system were The economic patterns of the current food system were established through colonialism beginningestablished through colonialism beginning

around the time of Columbus Main traits includearound the time of Columbus Main traits include 1) resources being extracted from the colonized country 1) resources being extracted from the colonized country

to the colonizers countriesto the colonizers countries 2) economic dependency on few commodities2) economic dependency on few commodities 3) unequal terms of trade3) unequal terms of trade 4) social hierarchies and inequality that were 4) social hierarchies and inequality that were

institutionalized through slaveryinstitutionalized through slavery

US Food SystemUS Food System

The Food System hellipLife CycleThe Food System hellipLife Cycle Origin of ResourcegtAgricultural Origin of ResourcegtAgricultural

ProductiongtFood ProcessinggtPackaging ProductiongtFood ProcessinggtPackaging ampDistributiongtPreparation amp ampDistributiongtPreparation amp ConsumptiongtEnd of LifegtDisposalConsumptiongtEnd of LifegtDisposal

Patterns of UsePatterns of Use Americans enjoy a diverse abundance of cheap Americans enjoy a diverse abundance of cheap

food ndash spending a mere 101 of our disposable food ndash spending a mere 101 of our disposable income on food But store prices donrsquot reveal the income on food But store prices donrsquot reveal the external costs ndash economic social andexternal costs ndash economic social and

environmental ndash that impact the sustainability of environmental ndash that impact the sustainability of the food system Considering the full cycle of the the food system Considering the full cycle of the US food system aids in making the connection US food system aids in making the connection between consumption behaviors and production between consumption behaviors and production practices Following are a few pertinent practices Following are a few pertinent examples of unsustainable trends in the US examples of unsustainable trends in the US food systemfood system

Agricultural ProductionAgricultural Production

1048707 1048707 Farmers account for less than 1 of our population and the Farmers account for less than 1 of our population and the average age of farmers is rapidly increasingaverage age of farmers is rapidly increasing

1048707 1048707 Eight percent of all farms account for about 68 of agricultural Eight percent of all farms account for about 68 of agricultural productionproduction

1048707 1048707 A mere 19 cents of every dollar spent on food in 2000 went back to A mere 19 cents of every dollar spent on food in 2000 went back to the farm (in 1975 it was 40 cents)the farm (in 1975 it was 40 cents)

1048707 1048707 Three out of every four farm households earned the majority of their Three out of every four farm households earned the majority of their income from off-farm sourcesincome from off-farm sources

1048707 1048707 Fifty-two percent of farm workers are ldquoillegalrdquoFifty-two percent of farm workers are ldquoillegalrdquo

1048707 1048707 The nationrsquos cropland acreage decline from 420 million acres in The nationrsquos cropland acreage decline from 420 million acres in 1982 to 370 million acres in 2001 ndash a decrease of 121982 to 370 million acres in 2001 ndash a decrease of 12

Agricultural ProductionAgricultural Production

1048707 1048707 The rate of groundwater withdrawal exceeds The rate of groundwater withdrawal exceeds recharge rates in major agricultural regionsrecharge rates in major agricultural regions

1048707 1048707 As a result of nutrient runoff in the agricultural As a result of nutrient runoff in the agricultural upper regions of the Mississippi River the Gulf of upper regions of the Mississippi River the Gulf of Mexico is now the 3rd largest hypoxic ldquodead zonerdquo Mexico is now the 3rd largest hypoxic ldquodead zonerdquo in the worldin the world

1048707 1048707 In 2001 18 billion tons of topsoil were lost to In 2001 18 billion tons of topsoil were lost to erosion ndash or over 200000 tons each hourerosion ndash or over 200000 tons each hour

1048707 1048707 Despite tenfold increase in insecticide use since Despite tenfold increase in insecticide use since 1945 crop losses due to insect damage have nearly 1945 crop losses due to insect damage have nearly doubleddoubled

1048707 1048707 Agricultural activities were responsible for 67 of Agricultural activities were responsible for 67 of total US greenhouse gas emissions in 2002 total US greenhouse gas emissions in 2002 Livestock are major contributorsLivestock are major contributors

Consumption PatternsConsumption Patterns

The onslaught of social and environmental impacts of modernThe onslaught of social and environmental impacts of modern agriculture is in part driven by our consumption behaviorsagriculture is in part driven by our consumption behaviors 1048707 1048707 In 2000 the US food supply provided 3800 calories perIn 2000 the US food supply provided 3800 calories per person per day Accounting for waste the average Americanperson per day Accounting for waste the average American consumed 2700 calories per day ndash an increase of 245 fromconsumed 2700 calories per day ndash an increase of 245 from 19701970 1048707 1048707 In 2002 Americans ate 200 pounds of meat per person whichIn 2002 Americans ate 200 pounds of meat per person which is up 22 pounds from 1970 Over half of grains grown are fedis up 22 pounds from 1970 Over half of grains grown are fed to animals (see ldquofeed grains to animalsrdquo right)to animals (see ldquofeed grains to animalsrdquo right) 1048707 1048707 The average American eats 32 teaspoons of caloric sweetenersThe average American eats 32 teaspoons of caloric sweeteners ndash ndash mostly sucrose and corn sweeteners ndash per daymostly sucrose and corn sweeteners ndash per day 1048707 1048707 In 2000 64 of US adults were either overweight or obeseIn 2000 64 of US adults were either overweight or obese defined as having a body mass index of 25 or moredefined as having a body mass index of 25 or more 1048707 1048707 Poor nutrition and physical inactivity account for 300000Poor nutrition and physical inactivity account for 300000 premature deaths each year Diet contributes to heart diseasepremature deaths each year Diet contributes to heart disease certain cancers and stroke ndash the three major causes of UScertain cancers and stroke ndash the three major causes of US deathsdeaths 1048707 1048707 In 2003 the cost of obesity-attributed medical expenditures inIn 2003 the cost of obesity-attributed medical expenditures in the US was $75 billion Taxpayers financed half of thesethe US was $75 billion Taxpayers financed half of these 1048707 1048707 26 of the edible food available is wasted at the consumer26 of the edible food available is wasted at the consumer levellevel

On-farm production amounts to only 20 of the total system energy On-farm production amounts to only 20 of the total system energy 40 of the ag production energy goes into40 of the ag production energy goes into

making chemical fertilizers and pesticidesmaking chemical fertilizers and pesticides 1048707 1048707 Large amounts of energy go into processing transportingLarge amounts of energy go into processing transporting 1048707 1048707 On-farm production amounts to only 20 of the totalOn-farm production amounts to only 20 of the total storing and serving foodstoring and serving food 1048707 1048707 Reliance on large fossil fuel inputs makes the food systemReliance on large fossil fuel inputs makes the food system increasingly vulnerableincreasingly vulnerable 1048707 1048707 Consolidation of farms animal production facilities meatConsolidation of farms animal production facilities meat packing plants food processing operation and distributionpacking plants food processing operation and distribution

Consolidation in the food system is also Consolidation in the food system is also concentrating management decisions into concentrating management decisions into fewer hands raising questions offewer hands raising questions of

growing market control by a few growing market control by a few corporations For examplecorporations For example

1048707 1048707 79 of the beef packing market is 79 of the beef packing market is controlled by 4 firms 4 firms control 80 controlled by 4 firms 4 firms control 80 of soybean processingof soybean processing

1048707 1048707 The top five food retailers sell 42 of The top five food retailers sell 42 of Americarsquos food (in 1997 it was only 27)Americarsquos food (in 1997 it was only 27)

middot An average food item in the US travels 1500 milesmiddot An average food item in the US travels 1500 miles middot 90 of vegetables are gown in the San Joaquin Valley middot 90 of vegetables are gown in the San Joaquin Valley

in CAin CA

Solutions and Sustainable Solutions and Sustainable AlternativesAlternatives

Eat LocallyEat Locally Eat Less MeatEat Less Meat Eat OrganicEat Organic Use Less RefrigerationUse Less Refrigeration

MODERN FOOD SYSTEMSMODERN FOOD SYSTEMS

Changing the footprint goes beyond individual actions Changing the footprint goes beyond individual actions and requires changes in structures policies economic and requires changes in structures policies economic practices etcpractices etc

Educators Play an Important RoleEducators Play an Important Role As educators we play a very special role We As educators we play a very special role We

influence not only students by how and what we influence not only students by how and what we teach but also parents and community members By teach but also parents and community members By embracing sustainability as a vital topic within the embracing sustainability as a vital topic within the classroom we can help students internalize the classroom we can help students internalize the importance of a high quality of life for all Teaching importance of a high quality of life for all Teaching sustainability cannot happen by teaching single sustainability cannot happen by teaching single module lessons but can happen by integrating module lessons but can happen by integrating sustainability themes throughout all courses of sustainability themes throughout all courses of studystudy

State of KentuckyState of Kentucky

Kentucky can lead the way to a new model for a healthy and robust Kentucky can lead the way to a new model for a healthy and robust food systemfood system

We believe that transitioning the entire State of Kentucky to a We believe that transitioning the entire State of Kentucky to a sustainable food system will sustainable food system will

Provide more economic opportunity than the current systemProvide more economic opportunity than the current system Strengthen rural communitiesStrengthen rural communities Employ state of the art environmental management systemsEmploy state of the art environmental management systems Lift the fortunes of the food and farming industryLift the fortunes of the food and farming industry Create pride of placeCreate pride of place Offer hope of meaningful opportunities for workers in the industry Offer hope of meaningful opportunities for workers in the industry

andand Lead a world-wide demand for health and quality in everyday livingLead a world-wide demand for health and quality in everyday living

Promoting Sustainable Local Promoting Sustainable Local Food SystemsFood Systems

Farmers marketsFarmers markets Community and school gardensCommunity and school gardens Community-supported agriculture Community-supported agriculture

(CSA)(CSA) Pick-your-own farms (U-Pick-It) and Pick-your-own farms (U-Pick-It) and

roadside stands roadside stands

Sustainability Education amp Food Sustainability Education amp Food Systems Programs for K-12 Systems Programs for K-12

SchoolsSchools

AgricultureAgriculture

ThemeTheme (6-12) (6-12) Study ancient or current civilizationsrsquo agricultural practicesStudy ancient or current civilizationsrsquo agricultural practices GoalGoal Create a model of ancient civilizationrsquos farming watering hunting Create a model of ancient civilizationrsquos farming watering hunting

and animal husbandry practices Study relationships between climate and animal husbandry practices Study relationships between climate climate changes natural phenomena population increases or decreases climate changes natural phenomena population increases or decreases crop rotation (or lack there of) deforestation (for land use or fuel) and their crop rotation (or lack there of) deforestation (for land use or fuel) and their impact on food production Discuss current models of agriculture and how impact on food production Discuss current models of agriculture and how they differ from the ancient civilization Discuss impacts and trade-offs of they differ from the ancient civilization Discuss impacts and trade-offs of choices in modern amp ancient civilizationschoices in modern amp ancient civilizations

Standards MEAP raquo Standards MEAP raquo English Language Arts VIII103 (Ideas in Action)English Language Arts VIII103 (Ideas in Action) raquoraquo Social Studies II11 II22 II31 (Geographic Perspective) IV11 Social Studies II11 II22 II31 (Geographic Perspective) IV11

(Economic Perspective)(Economic Perspective) raquoraquo Mathematics III11 (Data Analysis amp Statistics) Mathematics III11 (Data Analysis amp Statistics) raquoraquo Science IIIEE55 IIIMEHS56 (Use Scientific Knowledge from the Life Science IIIEE55 IIIMEHS56 (Use Scientific Knowledge from the Life

Sciences in Real-World Contexts)Sciences in Real-World Contexts) Curriculum raquo Curriculum raquo A Sustainable Development Curriculum Framework for A Sustainable Development Curriculum Framework for

World History amp Cultures World History amp Cultures (9-12)(9-12)

Earth connectionEarth connection

School gardensSchool gardens Natural habitatsNatural habitats GreenhousesGreenhouses Rain gardensRain gardens Outdoor classroomsOutdoor classrooms Project learningProject learning Care for Eco-systemsCare for Eco-systems

Outcomes and Goals of Outcomes and Goals of Sustainability EducationSustainability Education

The goal of sustainability is simple The goal of sustainability is simple to prepare to prepare students to be effective caring citizens in a diverse students to be effective caring citizens in a diverse democratic and ecologically health societydemocratic and ecologically health society With its With its focus on developing a positive future sustainability focus on developing a positive future sustainability promotes students sense of connection purpose and promotes students sense of connection purpose and social consciousness while developing values-based social consciousness while developing values-based decision-making and problem-solving skills decision-making and problem-solving skills Sustainability education raises the bar on inquiry and Sustainability education raises the bar on inquiry and requires that learners think critically make connections requires that learners think critically make connections and grapple with compelling questions and grapple with compelling questions

sustainability educationsustainability education

In brief sustainability education fosters the following In brief sustainability education fosters the following an integrated scientific social and ecological literacyan integrated scientific social and ecological literacy critical thinking decision-making collaborative problem-critical thinking decision-making collaborative problem-

solving and interpersonal communication solving and interpersonal communication appropriate applications of technology that help solve appropriate applications of technology that help solve

not create problemsnot create problems equity justice inclusivity and respect for all peopleequity justice inclusivity and respect for all people a pedagogy that fosters community vision and a pedagogy that fosters community vision and

compassion compassion

Presentation by jim embryPresentation by jim embrySustainable Communities NetworkSustainable Communities Network

sustainlexorgsustainlexorg

July 31 2007 Lexington KYJuly 31 2007 Lexington KY

From Farm to Table Sustainability in From Farm to Table Sustainability in

Food SystemsFood Systems

Professional Development Seminar for Kentucky teachersProfessional Development Seminar for Kentucky teachers

Sponsored by Bluegrass Partnership for a Green CommunitySponsored by Bluegrass Partnership for a Green Community

This presentation illustrates how sustainability This presentation illustrates how sustainability information technologies and envisioning the information technologies and envisioning the

future can be effectively woven into an integrated future can be effectively woven into an integrated educational experienceeducational experience

By understanding what it takes to build a sustainable By understanding what it takes to build a sustainable community students develop the skills needed to community students develop the skills needed to engage successfully in a sustainable society They engage successfully in a sustainable society They explore their own values the values of the community explore their own values the values of the community and the values of society at large Students build and the values of society at large Students build awareness of the choices they make and determine awareness of the choices they make and determine whether or not these choices support their future Using whether or not these choices support their future Using the real world as their classroom students participate in the real world as their classroom students participate in gathering and analyzing data clarifying values listening gathering and analyzing data clarifying values listening speaking creatively thinking and making decisions speaking creatively thinking and making decisions about their communityabout their community

CHARACTERIZING THE CHARACTERIZING THE SUSTAINABILITY MOVEMENTSUSTAINABILITY MOVEMENT

1972 1972 Limits to GrowthLimits to Growth by Donella Meadows by Donella Meadows 1987 1987 Our Common FutureOur Common Future UN World Commission on UN World Commission on

Environment and DevelopmentBruntland Commission Environment and DevelopmentBruntland Commission ldquoDevelopment that meets the needs of the present ldquoDevelopment that meets the needs of the present generation without compromising the ability of future generation without compromising the ability of future generations to meet their own needs In principle every generations to meet their own needs In principle every generation must leave behind good environmental generation must leave behind good environmental quality This means that existing environmental problems quality This means that existing environmental problems must be resolved within the span of one generation(20- must be resolved within the span of one generation(20- 25 years) while the creation of new problems must be 25 years) while the creation of new problems must be prevented For the current generation the environmental prevented For the current generation the environmental legacy from the past must also be reduced to acceptable legacy from the past must also be reduced to acceptable proportionsrdquo proportionsrdquo

Earth Charter

1992 Earth Summit Earth Charter beginshellip 1997 Earth Charteruniversal declarationhellip

Natural StephellipTriple Bottom Linehellip Natural CapitalismhellipZERI approachhellip Zero wastehellipCradle to Cradle(waste =food) Hanover Principles and more problems must be resolved within the span of one generation(20- 25 years) while the creation of new problems must be prevented For the current generation the environmental legacy from the past must also be reduced to acceptable

proportionsrdquo

SustainabilitySustainability

Whole-systems thinkingWhole-systems thinking

Humane Humane andand biocentric focus biocentric focus

Learning and innovationLearning and innovation

Leadership and partnershipLeadership and partnership

SpiritualitySpirituality

Systems thinkingSystems thinking

ldquo ldquo Systems thinking is a discipline for Systems thinking is a discipline for seeing the lsquostructuresrsquo that underlie seeing the lsquostructuresrsquo that underlie complex situations and for discerning complex situations and for discerning high- from low-leverage change That is high- from low-leverage change That is by seeing wholes we learn how to foster by seeing wholes we learn how to foster healthrdquo healthrdquo

Peter Senge The Fifth Discipline 1994Peter Senge The Fifth Discipline 1994

hellip

Systems thinkinggtSystems thinkinggt VisioninggtVisioninggt ValuesgtValuesgt Action plansIndicatorsgtAction plansIndicatorsgt CurriculumprojectsCurriculumprojects

Current TrendsCurrent Trends

a greater emphasis on putting the a greater emphasis on putting the movements innovations into broad movements innovations into broad practicepractice

a need to communicate with a much larger a need to communicate with a much larger publicpublic

increased attention to redesigning human increased attention to redesigning human institutions especially in education institutions especially in education economics and governanceeconomics and governance

a broadened sense of participationa broadened sense of participation

Principles of SustainabilityPrinciples of Sustainability

Ecology

Economy

Equity

Note The term Equity is used in this diagram and elsewhere in Note The term Equity is used in this diagram and elsewhere in this report as shorthand for Social equity and social connectionthis report as shorthand for Social equity and social connection

Holistic StudiesHolistic Studies

Biophysical system StudiesBiophysical system Studies

Economic System StudiesEconomic System Studies

Social System StudiesSocial System Studies

Sustainability educationSustainability education

Sustainability education includes a focus on Sustainability education includes a focus on academic interest and career goals However in academic interest and career goals However in addition addition sustainability education prepares a sustainability education prepares a student both for ldquomaking a livingrdquo as well as student both for ldquomaking a livingrdquo as well as for living in a more sustainable wayfor living in a more sustainable way Sustainability education goes beyond Sustainability education goes beyond preparation for a career and prepares humans preparation for a career and prepares humans to live on the planet in a way that doesnrsquot to live on the planet in a way that doesnrsquot jeopardize opportunities for others alive today or jeopardize opportunities for others alive today or for future generations for future generations

sustainability sustainability curriculumcurriculum

So our task is to create a So our task is to create a new sustainability new sustainability curriculum that allows curriculum that allows students to learn and students to learn and practice the 3 Ersquoshellipecology practice the 3 Ersquoshellipecology equity economic equity economic

FOOD SYSTEM HISTORYFOOD SYSTEM HISTORY

What events led to the development of the current What events led to the development of the current food systemfood system

The economic patterns of the current food system were The economic patterns of the current food system were established through colonialism beginningestablished through colonialism beginning

around the time of Columbus Main traits includearound the time of Columbus Main traits include 1) resources being extracted from the colonized country 1) resources being extracted from the colonized country

to the colonizers countriesto the colonizers countries 2) economic dependency on few commodities2) economic dependency on few commodities 3) unequal terms of trade3) unequal terms of trade 4) social hierarchies and inequality that were 4) social hierarchies and inequality that were

institutionalized through slaveryinstitutionalized through slavery

US Food SystemUS Food System

The Food System hellipLife CycleThe Food System hellipLife Cycle Origin of ResourcegtAgricultural Origin of ResourcegtAgricultural

ProductiongtFood ProcessinggtPackaging ProductiongtFood ProcessinggtPackaging ampDistributiongtPreparation amp ampDistributiongtPreparation amp ConsumptiongtEnd of LifegtDisposalConsumptiongtEnd of LifegtDisposal

Patterns of UsePatterns of Use Americans enjoy a diverse abundance of cheap Americans enjoy a diverse abundance of cheap

food ndash spending a mere 101 of our disposable food ndash spending a mere 101 of our disposable income on food But store prices donrsquot reveal the income on food But store prices donrsquot reveal the external costs ndash economic social andexternal costs ndash economic social and

environmental ndash that impact the sustainability of environmental ndash that impact the sustainability of the food system Considering the full cycle of the the food system Considering the full cycle of the US food system aids in making the connection US food system aids in making the connection between consumption behaviors and production between consumption behaviors and production practices Following are a few pertinent practices Following are a few pertinent examples of unsustainable trends in the US examples of unsustainable trends in the US food systemfood system

Agricultural ProductionAgricultural Production

1048707 1048707 Farmers account for less than 1 of our population and the Farmers account for less than 1 of our population and the average age of farmers is rapidly increasingaverage age of farmers is rapidly increasing

1048707 1048707 Eight percent of all farms account for about 68 of agricultural Eight percent of all farms account for about 68 of agricultural productionproduction

1048707 1048707 A mere 19 cents of every dollar spent on food in 2000 went back to A mere 19 cents of every dollar spent on food in 2000 went back to the farm (in 1975 it was 40 cents)the farm (in 1975 it was 40 cents)

1048707 1048707 Three out of every four farm households earned the majority of their Three out of every four farm households earned the majority of their income from off-farm sourcesincome from off-farm sources

1048707 1048707 Fifty-two percent of farm workers are ldquoillegalrdquoFifty-two percent of farm workers are ldquoillegalrdquo

1048707 1048707 The nationrsquos cropland acreage decline from 420 million acres in The nationrsquos cropland acreage decline from 420 million acres in 1982 to 370 million acres in 2001 ndash a decrease of 121982 to 370 million acres in 2001 ndash a decrease of 12

Agricultural ProductionAgricultural Production

1048707 1048707 The rate of groundwater withdrawal exceeds The rate of groundwater withdrawal exceeds recharge rates in major agricultural regionsrecharge rates in major agricultural regions

1048707 1048707 As a result of nutrient runoff in the agricultural As a result of nutrient runoff in the agricultural upper regions of the Mississippi River the Gulf of upper regions of the Mississippi River the Gulf of Mexico is now the 3rd largest hypoxic ldquodead zonerdquo Mexico is now the 3rd largest hypoxic ldquodead zonerdquo in the worldin the world

1048707 1048707 In 2001 18 billion tons of topsoil were lost to In 2001 18 billion tons of topsoil were lost to erosion ndash or over 200000 tons each hourerosion ndash or over 200000 tons each hour

1048707 1048707 Despite tenfold increase in insecticide use since Despite tenfold increase in insecticide use since 1945 crop losses due to insect damage have nearly 1945 crop losses due to insect damage have nearly doubleddoubled

1048707 1048707 Agricultural activities were responsible for 67 of Agricultural activities were responsible for 67 of total US greenhouse gas emissions in 2002 total US greenhouse gas emissions in 2002 Livestock are major contributorsLivestock are major contributors

Consumption PatternsConsumption Patterns

The onslaught of social and environmental impacts of modernThe onslaught of social and environmental impacts of modern agriculture is in part driven by our consumption behaviorsagriculture is in part driven by our consumption behaviors 1048707 1048707 In 2000 the US food supply provided 3800 calories perIn 2000 the US food supply provided 3800 calories per person per day Accounting for waste the average Americanperson per day Accounting for waste the average American consumed 2700 calories per day ndash an increase of 245 fromconsumed 2700 calories per day ndash an increase of 245 from 19701970 1048707 1048707 In 2002 Americans ate 200 pounds of meat per person whichIn 2002 Americans ate 200 pounds of meat per person which is up 22 pounds from 1970 Over half of grains grown are fedis up 22 pounds from 1970 Over half of grains grown are fed to animals (see ldquofeed grains to animalsrdquo right)to animals (see ldquofeed grains to animalsrdquo right) 1048707 1048707 The average American eats 32 teaspoons of caloric sweetenersThe average American eats 32 teaspoons of caloric sweeteners ndash ndash mostly sucrose and corn sweeteners ndash per daymostly sucrose and corn sweeteners ndash per day 1048707 1048707 In 2000 64 of US adults were either overweight or obeseIn 2000 64 of US adults were either overweight or obese defined as having a body mass index of 25 or moredefined as having a body mass index of 25 or more 1048707 1048707 Poor nutrition and physical inactivity account for 300000Poor nutrition and physical inactivity account for 300000 premature deaths each year Diet contributes to heart diseasepremature deaths each year Diet contributes to heart disease certain cancers and stroke ndash the three major causes of UScertain cancers and stroke ndash the three major causes of US deathsdeaths 1048707 1048707 In 2003 the cost of obesity-attributed medical expenditures inIn 2003 the cost of obesity-attributed medical expenditures in the US was $75 billion Taxpayers financed half of thesethe US was $75 billion Taxpayers financed half of these 1048707 1048707 26 of the edible food available is wasted at the consumer26 of the edible food available is wasted at the consumer levellevel

On-farm production amounts to only 20 of the total system energy On-farm production amounts to only 20 of the total system energy 40 of the ag production energy goes into40 of the ag production energy goes into

making chemical fertilizers and pesticidesmaking chemical fertilizers and pesticides 1048707 1048707 Large amounts of energy go into processing transportingLarge amounts of energy go into processing transporting 1048707 1048707 On-farm production amounts to only 20 of the totalOn-farm production amounts to only 20 of the total storing and serving foodstoring and serving food 1048707 1048707 Reliance on large fossil fuel inputs makes the food systemReliance on large fossil fuel inputs makes the food system increasingly vulnerableincreasingly vulnerable 1048707 1048707 Consolidation of farms animal production facilities meatConsolidation of farms animal production facilities meat packing plants food processing operation and distributionpacking plants food processing operation and distribution

Consolidation in the food system is also Consolidation in the food system is also concentrating management decisions into concentrating management decisions into fewer hands raising questions offewer hands raising questions of

growing market control by a few growing market control by a few corporations For examplecorporations For example

1048707 1048707 79 of the beef packing market is 79 of the beef packing market is controlled by 4 firms 4 firms control 80 controlled by 4 firms 4 firms control 80 of soybean processingof soybean processing

1048707 1048707 The top five food retailers sell 42 of The top five food retailers sell 42 of Americarsquos food (in 1997 it was only 27)Americarsquos food (in 1997 it was only 27)

middot An average food item in the US travels 1500 milesmiddot An average food item in the US travels 1500 miles middot 90 of vegetables are gown in the San Joaquin Valley middot 90 of vegetables are gown in the San Joaquin Valley

in CAin CA

Solutions and Sustainable Solutions and Sustainable AlternativesAlternatives

Eat LocallyEat Locally Eat Less MeatEat Less Meat Eat OrganicEat Organic Use Less RefrigerationUse Less Refrigeration

MODERN FOOD SYSTEMSMODERN FOOD SYSTEMS

Changing the footprint goes beyond individual actions Changing the footprint goes beyond individual actions and requires changes in structures policies economic and requires changes in structures policies economic practices etcpractices etc

Educators Play an Important RoleEducators Play an Important Role As educators we play a very special role We As educators we play a very special role We

influence not only students by how and what we influence not only students by how and what we teach but also parents and community members By teach but also parents and community members By embracing sustainability as a vital topic within the embracing sustainability as a vital topic within the classroom we can help students internalize the classroom we can help students internalize the importance of a high quality of life for all Teaching importance of a high quality of life for all Teaching sustainability cannot happen by teaching single sustainability cannot happen by teaching single module lessons but can happen by integrating module lessons but can happen by integrating sustainability themes throughout all courses of sustainability themes throughout all courses of studystudy

State of KentuckyState of Kentucky

Kentucky can lead the way to a new model for a healthy and robust Kentucky can lead the way to a new model for a healthy and robust food systemfood system

We believe that transitioning the entire State of Kentucky to a We believe that transitioning the entire State of Kentucky to a sustainable food system will sustainable food system will

Provide more economic opportunity than the current systemProvide more economic opportunity than the current system Strengthen rural communitiesStrengthen rural communities Employ state of the art environmental management systemsEmploy state of the art environmental management systems Lift the fortunes of the food and farming industryLift the fortunes of the food and farming industry Create pride of placeCreate pride of place Offer hope of meaningful opportunities for workers in the industry Offer hope of meaningful opportunities for workers in the industry

andand Lead a world-wide demand for health and quality in everyday livingLead a world-wide demand for health and quality in everyday living

Promoting Sustainable Local Promoting Sustainable Local Food SystemsFood Systems

Farmers marketsFarmers markets Community and school gardensCommunity and school gardens Community-supported agriculture Community-supported agriculture

(CSA)(CSA) Pick-your-own farms (U-Pick-It) and Pick-your-own farms (U-Pick-It) and

roadside stands roadside stands

Sustainability Education amp Food Sustainability Education amp Food Systems Programs for K-12 Systems Programs for K-12

SchoolsSchools

AgricultureAgriculture

ThemeTheme (6-12) (6-12) Study ancient or current civilizationsrsquo agricultural practicesStudy ancient or current civilizationsrsquo agricultural practices GoalGoal Create a model of ancient civilizationrsquos farming watering hunting Create a model of ancient civilizationrsquos farming watering hunting

and animal husbandry practices Study relationships between climate and animal husbandry practices Study relationships between climate climate changes natural phenomena population increases or decreases climate changes natural phenomena population increases or decreases crop rotation (or lack there of) deforestation (for land use or fuel) and their crop rotation (or lack there of) deforestation (for land use or fuel) and their impact on food production Discuss current models of agriculture and how impact on food production Discuss current models of agriculture and how they differ from the ancient civilization Discuss impacts and trade-offs of they differ from the ancient civilization Discuss impacts and trade-offs of choices in modern amp ancient civilizationschoices in modern amp ancient civilizations

Standards MEAP raquo Standards MEAP raquo English Language Arts VIII103 (Ideas in Action)English Language Arts VIII103 (Ideas in Action) raquoraquo Social Studies II11 II22 II31 (Geographic Perspective) IV11 Social Studies II11 II22 II31 (Geographic Perspective) IV11

(Economic Perspective)(Economic Perspective) raquoraquo Mathematics III11 (Data Analysis amp Statistics) Mathematics III11 (Data Analysis amp Statistics) raquoraquo Science IIIEE55 IIIMEHS56 (Use Scientific Knowledge from the Life Science IIIEE55 IIIMEHS56 (Use Scientific Knowledge from the Life

Sciences in Real-World Contexts)Sciences in Real-World Contexts) Curriculum raquo Curriculum raquo A Sustainable Development Curriculum Framework for A Sustainable Development Curriculum Framework for

World History amp Cultures World History amp Cultures (9-12)(9-12)

Earth connectionEarth connection

School gardensSchool gardens Natural habitatsNatural habitats GreenhousesGreenhouses Rain gardensRain gardens Outdoor classroomsOutdoor classrooms Project learningProject learning Care for Eco-systemsCare for Eco-systems

Outcomes and Goals of Outcomes and Goals of Sustainability EducationSustainability Education

The goal of sustainability is simple The goal of sustainability is simple to prepare to prepare students to be effective caring citizens in a diverse students to be effective caring citizens in a diverse democratic and ecologically health societydemocratic and ecologically health society With its With its focus on developing a positive future sustainability focus on developing a positive future sustainability promotes students sense of connection purpose and promotes students sense of connection purpose and social consciousness while developing values-based social consciousness while developing values-based decision-making and problem-solving skills decision-making and problem-solving skills Sustainability education raises the bar on inquiry and Sustainability education raises the bar on inquiry and requires that learners think critically make connections requires that learners think critically make connections and grapple with compelling questions and grapple with compelling questions

sustainability educationsustainability education

In brief sustainability education fosters the following In brief sustainability education fosters the following an integrated scientific social and ecological literacyan integrated scientific social and ecological literacy critical thinking decision-making collaborative problem-critical thinking decision-making collaborative problem-

solving and interpersonal communication solving and interpersonal communication appropriate applications of technology that help solve appropriate applications of technology that help solve

not create problemsnot create problems equity justice inclusivity and respect for all peopleequity justice inclusivity and respect for all people a pedagogy that fosters community vision and a pedagogy that fosters community vision and

compassion compassion

This presentation illustrates how sustainability This presentation illustrates how sustainability information technologies and envisioning the information technologies and envisioning the

future can be effectively woven into an integrated future can be effectively woven into an integrated educational experienceeducational experience

By understanding what it takes to build a sustainable By understanding what it takes to build a sustainable community students develop the skills needed to community students develop the skills needed to engage successfully in a sustainable society They engage successfully in a sustainable society They explore their own values the values of the community explore their own values the values of the community and the values of society at large Students build and the values of society at large Students build awareness of the choices they make and determine awareness of the choices they make and determine whether or not these choices support their future Using whether or not these choices support their future Using the real world as their classroom students participate in the real world as their classroom students participate in gathering and analyzing data clarifying values listening gathering and analyzing data clarifying values listening speaking creatively thinking and making decisions speaking creatively thinking and making decisions about their communityabout their community

CHARACTERIZING THE CHARACTERIZING THE SUSTAINABILITY MOVEMENTSUSTAINABILITY MOVEMENT

1972 1972 Limits to GrowthLimits to Growth by Donella Meadows by Donella Meadows 1987 1987 Our Common FutureOur Common Future UN World Commission on UN World Commission on

Environment and DevelopmentBruntland Commission Environment and DevelopmentBruntland Commission ldquoDevelopment that meets the needs of the present ldquoDevelopment that meets the needs of the present generation without compromising the ability of future generation without compromising the ability of future generations to meet their own needs In principle every generations to meet their own needs In principle every generation must leave behind good environmental generation must leave behind good environmental quality This means that existing environmental problems quality This means that existing environmental problems must be resolved within the span of one generation(20- must be resolved within the span of one generation(20- 25 years) while the creation of new problems must be 25 years) while the creation of new problems must be prevented For the current generation the environmental prevented For the current generation the environmental legacy from the past must also be reduced to acceptable legacy from the past must also be reduced to acceptable proportionsrdquo proportionsrdquo

Earth Charter

1992 Earth Summit Earth Charter beginshellip 1997 Earth Charteruniversal declarationhellip

Natural StephellipTriple Bottom Linehellip Natural CapitalismhellipZERI approachhellip Zero wastehellipCradle to Cradle(waste =food) Hanover Principles and more problems must be resolved within the span of one generation(20- 25 years) while the creation of new problems must be prevented For the current generation the environmental legacy from the past must also be reduced to acceptable

proportionsrdquo

SustainabilitySustainability

Whole-systems thinkingWhole-systems thinking

Humane Humane andand biocentric focus biocentric focus

Learning and innovationLearning and innovation

Leadership and partnershipLeadership and partnership

SpiritualitySpirituality

Systems thinkingSystems thinking

ldquo ldquo Systems thinking is a discipline for Systems thinking is a discipline for seeing the lsquostructuresrsquo that underlie seeing the lsquostructuresrsquo that underlie complex situations and for discerning complex situations and for discerning high- from low-leverage change That is high- from low-leverage change That is by seeing wholes we learn how to foster by seeing wholes we learn how to foster healthrdquo healthrdquo

Peter Senge The Fifth Discipline 1994Peter Senge The Fifth Discipline 1994

hellip

Systems thinkinggtSystems thinkinggt VisioninggtVisioninggt ValuesgtValuesgt Action plansIndicatorsgtAction plansIndicatorsgt CurriculumprojectsCurriculumprojects

Current TrendsCurrent Trends

a greater emphasis on putting the a greater emphasis on putting the movements innovations into broad movements innovations into broad practicepractice

a need to communicate with a much larger a need to communicate with a much larger publicpublic

increased attention to redesigning human increased attention to redesigning human institutions especially in education institutions especially in education economics and governanceeconomics and governance

a broadened sense of participationa broadened sense of participation

Principles of SustainabilityPrinciples of Sustainability

Ecology

Economy

Equity

Note The term Equity is used in this diagram and elsewhere in Note The term Equity is used in this diagram and elsewhere in this report as shorthand for Social equity and social connectionthis report as shorthand for Social equity and social connection

Holistic StudiesHolistic Studies

Biophysical system StudiesBiophysical system Studies

Economic System StudiesEconomic System Studies

Social System StudiesSocial System Studies

Sustainability educationSustainability education

Sustainability education includes a focus on Sustainability education includes a focus on academic interest and career goals However in academic interest and career goals However in addition addition sustainability education prepares a sustainability education prepares a student both for ldquomaking a livingrdquo as well as student both for ldquomaking a livingrdquo as well as for living in a more sustainable wayfor living in a more sustainable way Sustainability education goes beyond Sustainability education goes beyond preparation for a career and prepares humans preparation for a career and prepares humans to live on the planet in a way that doesnrsquot to live on the planet in a way that doesnrsquot jeopardize opportunities for others alive today or jeopardize opportunities for others alive today or for future generations for future generations

sustainability sustainability curriculumcurriculum

So our task is to create a So our task is to create a new sustainability new sustainability curriculum that allows curriculum that allows students to learn and students to learn and practice the 3 Ersquoshellipecology practice the 3 Ersquoshellipecology equity economic equity economic

FOOD SYSTEM HISTORYFOOD SYSTEM HISTORY

What events led to the development of the current What events led to the development of the current food systemfood system

The economic patterns of the current food system were The economic patterns of the current food system were established through colonialism beginningestablished through colonialism beginning

around the time of Columbus Main traits includearound the time of Columbus Main traits include 1) resources being extracted from the colonized country 1) resources being extracted from the colonized country

to the colonizers countriesto the colonizers countries 2) economic dependency on few commodities2) economic dependency on few commodities 3) unequal terms of trade3) unequal terms of trade 4) social hierarchies and inequality that were 4) social hierarchies and inequality that were

institutionalized through slaveryinstitutionalized through slavery

US Food SystemUS Food System

The Food System hellipLife CycleThe Food System hellipLife Cycle Origin of ResourcegtAgricultural Origin of ResourcegtAgricultural

ProductiongtFood ProcessinggtPackaging ProductiongtFood ProcessinggtPackaging ampDistributiongtPreparation amp ampDistributiongtPreparation amp ConsumptiongtEnd of LifegtDisposalConsumptiongtEnd of LifegtDisposal

Patterns of UsePatterns of Use Americans enjoy a diverse abundance of cheap Americans enjoy a diverse abundance of cheap

food ndash spending a mere 101 of our disposable food ndash spending a mere 101 of our disposable income on food But store prices donrsquot reveal the income on food But store prices donrsquot reveal the external costs ndash economic social andexternal costs ndash economic social and

environmental ndash that impact the sustainability of environmental ndash that impact the sustainability of the food system Considering the full cycle of the the food system Considering the full cycle of the US food system aids in making the connection US food system aids in making the connection between consumption behaviors and production between consumption behaviors and production practices Following are a few pertinent practices Following are a few pertinent examples of unsustainable trends in the US examples of unsustainable trends in the US food systemfood system

Agricultural ProductionAgricultural Production

1048707 1048707 Farmers account for less than 1 of our population and the Farmers account for less than 1 of our population and the average age of farmers is rapidly increasingaverage age of farmers is rapidly increasing

1048707 1048707 Eight percent of all farms account for about 68 of agricultural Eight percent of all farms account for about 68 of agricultural productionproduction

1048707 1048707 A mere 19 cents of every dollar spent on food in 2000 went back to A mere 19 cents of every dollar spent on food in 2000 went back to the farm (in 1975 it was 40 cents)the farm (in 1975 it was 40 cents)

1048707 1048707 Three out of every four farm households earned the majority of their Three out of every four farm households earned the majority of their income from off-farm sourcesincome from off-farm sources

1048707 1048707 Fifty-two percent of farm workers are ldquoillegalrdquoFifty-two percent of farm workers are ldquoillegalrdquo

1048707 1048707 The nationrsquos cropland acreage decline from 420 million acres in The nationrsquos cropland acreage decline from 420 million acres in 1982 to 370 million acres in 2001 ndash a decrease of 121982 to 370 million acres in 2001 ndash a decrease of 12

Agricultural ProductionAgricultural Production

1048707 1048707 The rate of groundwater withdrawal exceeds The rate of groundwater withdrawal exceeds recharge rates in major agricultural regionsrecharge rates in major agricultural regions

1048707 1048707 As a result of nutrient runoff in the agricultural As a result of nutrient runoff in the agricultural upper regions of the Mississippi River the Gulf of upper regions of the Mississippi River the Gulf of Mexico is now the 3rd largest hypoxic ldquodead zonerdquo Mexico is now the 3rd largest hypoxic ldquodead zonerdquo in the worldin the world

1048707 1048707 In 2001 18 billion tons of topsoil were lost to In 2001 18 billion tons of topsoil were lost to erosion ndash or over 200000 tons each hourerosion ndash or over 200000 tons each hour

1048707 1048707 Despite tenfold increase in insecticide use since Despite tenfold increase in insecticide use since 1945 crop losses due to insect damage have nearly 1945 crop losses due to insect damage have nearly doubleddoubled

1048707 1048707 Agricultural activities were responsible for 67 of Agricultural activities were responsible for 67 of total US greenhouse gas emissions in 2002 total US greenhouse gas emissions in 2002 Livestock are major contributorsLivestock are major contributors

Consumption PatternsConsumption Patterns

The onslaught of social and environmental impacts of modernThe onslaught of social and environmental impacts of modern agriculture is in part driven by our consumption behaviorsagriculture is in part driven by our consumption behaviors 1048707 1048707 In 2000 the US food supply provided 3800 calories perIn 2000 the US food supply provided 3800 calories per person per day Accounting for waste the average Americanperson per day Accounting for waste the average American consumed 2700 calories per day ndash an increase of 245 fromconsumed 2700 calories per day ndash an increase of 245 from 19701970 1048707 1048707 In 2002 Americans ate 200 pounds of meat per person whichIn 2002 Americans ate 200 pounds of meat per person which is up 22 pounds from 1970 Over half of grains grown are fedis up 22 pounds from 1970 Over half of grains grown are fed to animals (see ldquofeed grains to animalsrdquo right)to animals (see ldquofeed grains to animalsrdquo right) 1048707 1048707 The average American eats 32 teaspoons of caloric sweetenersThe average American eats 32 teaspoons of caloric sweeteners ndash ndash mostly sucrose and corn sweeteners ndash per daymostly sucrose and corn sweeteners ndash per day 1048707 1048707 In 2000 64 of US adults were either overweight or obeseIn 2000 64 of US adults were either overweight or obese defined as having a body mass index of 25 or moredefined as having a body mass index of 25 or more 1048707 1048707 Poor nutrition and physical inactivity account for 300000Poor nutrition and physical inactivity account for 300000 premature deaths each year Diet contributes to heart diseasepremature deaths each year Diet contributes to heart disease certain cancers and stroke ndash the three major causes of UScertain cancers and stroke ndash the three major causes of US deathsdeaths 1048707 1048707 In 2003 the cost of obesity-attributed medical expenditures inIn 2003 the cost of obesity-attributed medical expenditures in the US was $75 billion Taxpayers financed half of thesethe US was $75 billion Taxpayers financed half of these 1048707 1048707 26 of the edible food available is wasted at the consumer26 of the edible food available is wasted at the consumer levellevel

On-farm production amounts to only 20 of the total system energy On-farm production amounts to only 20 of the total system energy 40 of the ag production energy goes into40 of the ag production energy goes into

making chemical fertilizers and pesticidesmaking chemical fertilizers and pesticides 1048707 1048707 Large amounts of energy go into processing transportingLarge amounts of energy go into processing transporting 1048707 1048707 On-farm production amounts to only 20 of the totalOn-farm production amounts to only 20 of the total storing and serving foodstoring and serving food 1048707 1048707 Reliance on large fossil fuel inputs makes the food systemReliance on large fossil fuel inputs makes the food system increasingly vulnerableincreasingly vulnerable 1048707 1048707 Consolidation of farms animal production facilities meatConsolidation of farms animal production facilities meat packing plants food processing operation and distributionpacking plants food processing operation and distribution

Consolidation in the food system is also Consolidation in the food system is also concentrating management decisions into concentrating management decisions into fewer hands raising questions offewer hands raising questions of

growing market control by a few growing market control by a few corporations For examplecorporations For example

1048707 1048707 79 of the beef packing market is 79 of the beef packing market is controlled by 4 firms 4 firms control 80 controlled by 4 firms 4 firms control 80 of soybean processingof soybean processing

1048707 1048707 The top five food retailers sell 42 of The top five food retailers sell 42 of Americarsquos food (in 1997 it was only 27)Americarsquos food (in 1997 it was only 27)

middot An average food item in the US travels 1500 milesmiddot An average food item in the US travels 1500 miles middot 90 of vegetables are gown in the San Joaquin Valley middot 90 of vegetables are gown in the San Joaquin Valley

in CAin CA

Solutions and Sustainable Solutions and Sustainable AlternativesAlternatives

Eat LocallyEat Locally Eat Less MeatEat Less Meat Eat OrganicEat Organic Use Less RefrigerationUse Less Refrigeration

MODERN FOOD SYSTEMSMODERN FOOD SYSTEMS

Changing the footprint goes beyond individual actions Changing the footprint goes beyond individual actions and requires changes in structures policies economic and requires changes in structures policies economic practices etcpractices etc

Educators Play an Important RoleEducators Play an Important Role As educators we play a very special role We As educators we play a very special role We

influence not only students by how and what we influence not only students by how and what we teach but also parents and community members By teach but also parents and community members By embracing sustainability as a vital topic within the embracing sustainability as a vital topic within the classroom we can help students internalize the classroom we can help students internalize the importance of a high quality of life for all Teaching importance of a high quality of life for all Teaching sustainability cannot happen by teaching single sustainability cannot happen by teaching single module lessons but can happen by integrating module lessons but can happen by integrating sustainability themes throughout all courses of sustainability themes throughout all courses of studystudy

State of KentuckyState of Kentucky

Kentucky can lead the way to a new model for a healthy and robust Kentucky can lead the way to a new model for a healthy and robust food systemfood system

We believe that transitioning the entire State of Kentucky to a We believe that transitioning the entire State of Kentucky to a sustainable food system will sustainable food system will

Provide more economic opportunity than the current systemProvide more economic opportunity than the current system Strengthen rural communitiesStrengthen rural communities Employ state of the art environmental management systemsEmploy state of the art environmental management systems Lift the fortunes of the food and farming industryLift the fortunes of the food and farming industry Create pride of placeCreate pride of place Offer hope of meaningful opportunities for workers in the industry Offer hope of meaningful opportunities for workers in the industry

andand Lead a world-wide demand for health and quality in everyday livingLead a world-wide demand for health and quality in everyday living

Promoting Sustainable Local Promoting Sustainable Local Food SystemsFood Systems

Farmers marketsFarmers markets Community and school gardensCommunity and school gardens Community-supported agriculture Community-supported agriculture

(CSA)(CSA) Pick-your-own farms (U-Pick-It) and Pick-your-own farms (U-Pick-It) and

roadside stands roadside stands

Sustainability Education amp Food Sustainability Education amp Food Systems Programs for K-12 Systems Programs for K-12

SchoolsSchools

AgricultureAgriculture

ThemeTheme (6-12) (6-12) Study ancient or current civilizationsrsquo agricultural practicesStudy ancient or current civilizationsrsquo agricultural practices GoalGoal Create a model of ancient civilizationrsquos farming watering hunting Create a model of ancient civilizationrsquos farming watering hunting

and animal husbandry practices Study relationships between climate and animal husbandry practices Study relationships between climate climate changes natural phenomena population increases or decreases climate changes natural phenomena population increases or decreases crop rotation (or lack there of) deforestation (for land use or fuel) and their crop rotation (or lack there of) deforestation (for land use or fuel) and their impact on food production Discuss current models of agriculture and how impact on food production Discuss current models of agriculture and how they differ from the ancient civilization Discuss impacts and trade-offs of they differ from the ancient civilization Discuss impacts and trade-offs of choices in modern amp ancient civilizationschoices in modern amp ancient civilizations

Standards MEAP raquo Standards MEAP raquo English Language Arts VIII103 (Ideas in Action)English Language Arts VIII103 (Ideas in Action) raquoraquo Social Studies II11 II22 II31 (Geographic Perspective) IV11 Social Studies II11 II22 II31 (Geographic Perspective) IV11

(Economic Perspective)(Economic Perspective) raquoraquo Mathematics III11 (Data Analysis amp Statistics) Mathematics III11 (Data Analysis amp Statistics) raquoraquo Science IIIEE55 IIIMEHS56 (Use Scientific Knowledge from the Life Science IIIEE55 IIIMEHS56 (Use Scientific Knowledge from the Life

Sciences in Real-World Contexts)Sciences in Real-World Contexts) Curriculum raquo Curriculum raquo A Sustainable Development Curriculum Framework for A Sustainable Development Curriculum Framework for

World History amp Cultures World History amp Cultures (9-12)(9-12)

Earth connectionEarth connection

School gardensSchool gardens Natural habitatsNatural habitats GreenhousesGreenhouses Rain gardensRain gardens Outdoor classroomsOutdoor classrooms Project learningProject learning Care for Eco-systemsCare for Eco-systems

Outcomes and Goals of Outcomes and Goals of Sustainability EducationSustainability Education

The goal of sustainability is simple The goal of sustainability is simple to prepare to prepare students to be effective caring citizens in a diverse students to be effective caring citizens in a diverse democratic and ecologically health societydemocratic and ecologically health society With its With its focus on developing a positive future sustainability focus on developing a positive future sustainability promotes students sense of connection purpose and promotes students sense of connection purpose and social consciousness while developing values-based social consciousness while developing values-based decision-making and problem-solving skills decision-making and problem-solving skills Sustainability education raises the bar on inquiry and Sustainability education raises the bar on inquiry and requires that learners think critically make connections requires that learners think critically make connections and grapple with compelling questions and grapple with compelling questions

sustainability educationsustainability education

In brief sustainability education fosters the following In brief sustainability education fosters the following an integrated scientific social and ecological literacyan integrated scientific social and ecological literacy critical thinking decision-making collaborative problem-critical thinking decision-making collaborative problem-

solving and interpersonal communication solving and interpersonal communication appropriate applications of technology that help solve appropriate applications of technology that help solve

not create problemsnot create problems equity justice inclusivity and respect for all peopleequity justice inclusivity and respect for all people a pedagogy that fosters community vision and a pedagogy that fosters community vision and

compassion compassion

CHARACTERIZING THE CHARACTERIZING THE SUSTAINABILITY MOVEMENTSUSTAINABILITY MOVEMENT

1972 1972 Limits to GrowthLimits to Growth by Donella Meadows by Donella Meadows 1987 1987 Our Common FutureOur Common Future UN World Commission on UN World Commission on

Environment and DevelopmentBruntland Commission Environment and DevelopmentBruntland Commission ldquoDevelopment that meets the needs of the present ldquoDevelopment that meets the needs of the present generation without compromising the ability of future generation without compromising the ability of future generations to meet their own needs In principle every generations to meet their own needs In principle every generation must leave behind good environmental generation must leave behind good environmental quality This means that existing environmental problems quality This means that existing environmental problems must be resolved within the span of one generation(20- must be resolved within the span of one generation(20- 25 years) while the creation of new problems must be 25 years) while the creation of new problems must be prevented For the current generation the environmental prevented For the current generation the environmental legacy from the past must also be reduced to acceptable legacy from the past must also be reduced to acceptable proportionsrdquo proportionsrdquo

Earth Charter

1992 Earth Summit Earth Charter beginshellip 1997 Earth Charteruniversal declarationhellip

Natural StephellipTriple Bottom Linehellip Natural CapitalismhellipZERI approachhellip Zero wastehellipCradle to Cradle(waste =food) Hanover Principles and more problems must be resolved within the span of one generation(20- 25 years) while the creation of new problems must be prevented For the current generation the environmental legacy from the past must also be reduced to acceptable

proportionsrdquo

SustainabilitySustainability

Whole-systems thinkingWhole-systems thinking

Humane Humane andand biocentric focus biocentric focus

Learning and innovationLearning and innovation

Leadership and partnershipLeadership and partnership

SpiritualitySpirituality

Systems thinkingSystems thinking

ldquo ldquo Systems thinking is a discipline for Systems thinking is a discipline for seeing the lsquostructuresrsquo that underlie seeing the lsquostructuresrsquo that underlie complex situations and for discerning complex situations and for discerning high- from low-leverage change That is high- from low-leverage change That is by seeing wholes we learn how to foster by seeing wholes we learn how to foster healthrdquo healthrdquo

Peter Senge The Fifth Discipline 1994Peter Senge The Fifth Discipline 1994

hellip

Systems thinkinggtSystems thinkinggt VisioninggtVisioninggt ValuesgtValuesgt Action plansIndicatorsgtAction plansIndicatorsgt CurriculumprojectsCurriculumprojects

Current TrendsCurrent Trends

a greater emphasis on putting the a greater emphasis on putting the movements innovations into broad movements innovations into broad practicepractice

a need to communicate with a much larger a need to communicate with a much larger publicpublic

increased attention to redesigning human increased attention to redesigning human institutions especially in education institutions especially in education economics and governanceeconomics and governance

a broadened sense of participationa broadened sense of participation

Principles of SustainabilityPrinciples of Sustainability

Ecology

Economy

Equity

Note The term Equity is used in this diagram and elsewhere in Note The term Equity is used in this diagram and elsewhere in this report as shorthand for Social equity and social connectionthis report as shorthand for Social equity and social connection

Holistic StudiesHolistic Studies

Biophysical system StudiesBiophysical system Studies

Economic System StudiesEconomic System Studies

Social System StudiesSocial System Studies

Sustainability educationSustainability education

Sustainability education includes a focus on Sustainability education includes a focus on academic interest and career goals However in academic interest and career goals However in addition addition sustainability education prepares a sustainability education prepares a student both for ldquomaking a livingrdquo as well as student both for ldquomaking a livingrdquo as well as for living in a more sustainable wayfor living in a more sustainable way Sustainability education goes beyond Sustainability education goes beyond preparation for a career and prepares humans preparation for a career and prepares humans to live on the planet in a way that doesnrsquot to live on the planet in a way that doesnrsquot jeopardize opportunities for others alive today or jeopardize opportunities for others alive today or for future generations for future generations

sustainability sustainability curriculumcurriculum

So our task is to create a So our task is to create a new sustainability new sustainability curriculum that allows curriculum that allows students to learn and students to learn and practice the 3 Ersquoshellipecology practice the 3 Ersquoshellipecology equity economic equity economic

FOOD SYSTEM HISTORYFOOD SYSTEM HISTORY

What events led to the development of the current What events led to the development of the current food systemfood system

The economic patterns of the current food system were The economic patterns of the current food system were established through colonialism beginningestablished through colonialism beginning

around the time of Columbus Main traits includearound the time of Columbus Main traits include 1) resources being extracted from the colonized country 1) resources being extracted from the colonized country

to the colonizers countriesto the colonizers countries 2) economic dependency on few commodities2) economic dependency on few commodities 3) unequal terms of trade3) unequal terms of trade 4) social hierarchies and inequality that were 4) social hierarchies and inequality that were

institutionalized through slaveryinstitutionalized through slavery

US Food SystemUS Food System

The Food System hellipLife CycleThe Food System hellipLife Cycle Origin of ResourcegtAgricultural Origin of ResourcegtAgricultural

ProductiongtFood ProcessinggtPackaging ProductiongtFood ProcessinggtPackaging ampDistributiongtPreparation amp ampDistributiongtPreparation amp ConsumptiongtEnd of LifegtDisposalConsumptiongtEnd of LifegtDisposal

Patterns of UsePatterns of Use Americans enjoy a diverse abundance of cheap Americans enjoy a diverse abundance of cheap

food ndash spending a mere 101 of our disposable food ndash spending a mere 101 of our disposable income on food But store prices donrsquot reveal the income on food But store prices donrsquot reveal the external costs ndash economic social andexternal costs ndash economic social and

environmental ndash that impact the sustainability of environmental ndash that impact the sustainability of the food system Considering the full cycle of the the food system Considering the full cycle of the US food system aids in making the connection US food system aids in making the connection between consumption behaviors and production between consumption behaviors and production practices Following are a few pertinent practices Following are a few pertinent examples of unsustainable trends in the US examples of unsustainable trends in the US food systemfood system

Agricultural ProductionAgricultural Production

1048707 1048707 Farmers account for less than 1 of our population and the Farmers account for less than 1 of our population and the average age of farmers is rapidly increasingaverage age of farmers is rapidly increasing

1048707 1048707 Eight percent of all farms account for about 68 of agricultural Eight percent of all farms account for about 68 of agricultural productionproduction

1048707 1048707 A mere 19 cents of every dollar spent on food in 2000 went back to A mere 19 cents of every dollar spent on food in 2000 went back to the farm (in 1975 it was 40 cents)the farm (in 1975 it was 40 cents)

1048707 1048707 Three out of every four farm households earned the majority of their Three out of every four farm households earned the majority of their income from off-farm sourcesincome from off-farm sources

1048707 1048707 Fifty-two percent of farm workers are ldquoillegalrdquoFifty-two percent of farm workers are ldquoillegalrdquo

1048707 1048707 The nationrsquos cropland acreage decline from 420 million acres in The nationrsquos cropland acreage decline from 420 million acres in 1982 to 370 million acres in 2001 ndash a decrease of 121982 to 370 million acres in 2001 ndash a decrease of 12

Agricultural ProductionAgricultural Production

1048707 1048707 The rate of groundwater withdrawal exceeds The rate of groundwater withdrawal exceeds recharge rates in major agricultural regionsrecharge rates in major agricultural regions

1048707 1048707 As a result of nutrient runoff in the agricultural As a result of nutrient runoff in the agricultural upper regions of the Mississippi River the Gulf of upper regions of the Mississippi River the Gulf of Mexico is now the 3rd largest hypoxic ldquodead zonerdquo Mexico is now the 3rd largest hypoxic ldquodead zonerdquo in the worldin the world

1048707 1048707 In 2001 18 billion tons of topsoil were lost to In 2001 18 billion tons of topsoil were lost to erosion ndash or over 200000 tons each hourerosion ndash or over 200000 tons each hour

1048707 1048707 Despite tenfold increase in insecticide use since Despite tenfold increase in insecticide use since 1945 crop losses due to insect damage have nearly 1945 crop losses due to insect damage have nearly doubleddoubled

1048707 1048707 Agricultural activities were responsible for 67 of Agricultural activities were responsible for 67 of total US greenhouse gas emissions in 2002 total US greenhouse gas emissions in 2002 Livestock are major contributorsLivestock are major contributors

Consumption PatternsConsumption Patterns

The onslaught of social and environmental impacts of modernThe onslaught of social and environmental impacts of modern agriculture is in part driven by our consumption behaviorsagriculture is in part driven by our consumption behaviors 1048707 1048707 In 2000 the US food supply provided 3800 calories perIn 2000 the US food supply provided 3800 calories per person per day Accounting for waste the average Americanperson per day Accounting for waste the average American consumed 2700 calories per day ndash an increase of 245 fromconsumed 2700 calories per day ndash an increase of 245 from 19701970 1048707 1048707 In 2002 Americans ate 200 pounds of meat per person whichIn 2002 Americans ate 200 pounds of meat per person which is up 22 pounds from 1970 Over half of grains grown are fedis up 22 pounds from 1970 Over half of grains grown are fed to animals (see ldquofeed grains to animalsrdquo right)to animals (see ldquofeed grains to animalsrdquo right) 1048707 1048707 The average American eats 32 teaspoons of caloric sweetenersThe average American eats 32 teaspoons of caloric sweeteners ndash ndash mostly sucrose and corn sweeteners ndash per daymostly sucrose and corn sweeteners ndash per day 1048707 1048707 In 2000 64 of US adults were either overweight or obeseIn 2000 64 of US adults were either overweight or obese defined as having a body mass index of 25 or moredefined as having a body mass index of 25 or more 1048707 1048707 Poor nutrition and physical inactivity account for 300000Poor nutrition and physical inactivity account for 300000 premature deaths each year Diet contributes to heart diseasepremature deaths each year Diet contributes to heart disease certain cancers and stroke ndash the three major causes of UScertain cancers and stroke ndash the three major causes of US deathsdeaths 1048707 1048707 In 2003 the cost of obesity-attributed medical expenditures inIn 2003 the cost of obesity-attributed medical expenditures in the US was $75 billion Taxpayers financed half of thesethe US was $75 billion Taxpayers financed half of these 1048707 1048707 26 of the edible food available is wasted at the consumer26 of the edible food available is wasted at the consumer levellevel

On-farm production amounts to only 20 of the total system energy On-farm production amounts to only 20 of the total system energy 40 of the ag production energy goes into40 of the ag production energy goes into

making chemical fertilizers and pesticidesmaking chemical fertilizers and pesticides 1048707 1048707 Large amounts of energy go into processing transportingLarge amounts of energy go into processing transporting 1048707 1048707 On-farm production amounts to only 20 of the totalOn-farm production amounts to only 20 of the total storing and serving foodstoring and serving food 1048707 1048707 Reliance on large fossil fuel inputs makes the food systemReliance on large fossil fuel inputs makes the food system increasingly vulnerableincreasingly vulnerable 1048707 1048707 Consolidation of farms animal production facilities meatConsolidation of farms animal production facilities meat packing plants food processing operation and distributionpacking plants food processing operation and distribution

Consolidation in the food system is also Consolidation in the food system is also concentrating management decisions into concentrating management decisions into fewer hands raising questions offewer hands raising questions of

growing market control by a few growing market control by a few corporations For examplecorporations For example

1048707 1048707 79 of the beef packing market is 79 of the beef packing market is controlled by 4 firms 4 firms control 80 controlled by 4 firms 4 firms control 80 of soybean processingof soybean processing

1048707 1048707 The top five food retailers sell 42 of The top five food retailers sell 42 of Americarsquos food (in 1997 it was only 27)Americarsquos food (in 1997 it was only 27)

middot An average food item in the US travels 1500 milesmiddot An average food item in the US travels 1500 miles middot 90 of vegetables are gown in the San Joaquin Valley middot 90 of vegetables are gown in the San Joaquin Valley

in CAin CA

Solutions and Sustainable Solutions and Sustainable AlternativesAlternatives

Eat LocallyEat Locally Eat Less MeatEat Less Meat Eat OrganicEat Organic Use Less RefrigerationUse Less Refrigeration

MODERN FOOD SYSTEMSMODERN FOOD SYSTEMS

Changing the footprint goes beyond individual actions Changing the footprint goes beyond individual actions and requires changes in structures policies economic and requires changes in structures policies economic practices etcpractices etc

Educators Play an Important RoleEducators Play an Important Role As educators we play a very special role We As educators we play a very special role We

influence not only students by how and what we influence not only students by how and what we teach but also parents and community members By teach but also parents and community members By embracing sustainability as a vital topic within the embracing sustainability as a vital topic within the classroom we can help students internalize the classroom we can help students internalize the importance of a high quality of life for all Teaching importance of a high quality of life for all Teaching sustainability cannot happen by teaching single sustainability cannot happen by teaching single module lessons but can happen by integrating module lessons but can happen by integrating sustainability themes throughout all courses of sustainability themes throughout all courses of studystudy

State of KentuckyState of Kentucky

Kentucky can lead the way to a new model for a healthy and robust Kentucky can lead the way to a new model for a healthy and robust food systemfood system

We believe that transitioning the entire State of Kentucky to a We believe that transitioning the entire State of Kentucky to a sustainable food system will sustainable food system will

Provide more economic opportunity than the current systemProvide more economic opportunity than the current system Strengthen rural communitiesStrengthen rural communities Employ state of the art environmental management systemsEmploy state of the art environmental management systems Lift the fortunes of the food and farming industryLift the fortunes of the food and farming industry Create pride of placeCreate pride of place Offer hope of meaningful opportunities for workers in the industry Offer hope of meaningful opportunities for workers in the industry

andand Lead a world-wide demand for health and quality in everyday livingLead a world-wide demand for health and quality in everyday living

Promoting Sustainable Local Promoting Sustainable Local Food SystemsFood Systems

Farmers marketsFarmers markets Community and school gardensCommunity and school gardens Community-supported agriculture Community-supported agriculture

(CSA)(CSA) Pick-your-own farms (U-Pick-It) and Pick-your-own farms (U-Pick-It) and

roadside stands roadside stands

Sustainability Education amp Food Sustainability Education amp Food Systems Programs for K-12 Systems Programs for K-12

SchoolsSchools

AgricultureAgriculture

ThemeTheme (6-12) (6-12) Study ancient or current civilizationsrsquo agricultural practicesStudy ancient or current civilizationsrsquo agricultural practices GoalGoal Create a model of ancient civilizationrsquos farming watering hunting Create a model of ancient civilizationrsquos farming watering hunting

and animal husbandry practices Study relationships between climate and animal husbandry practices Study relationships between climate climate changes natural phenomena population increases or decreases climate changes natural phenomena population increases or decreases crop rotation (or lack there of) deforestation (for land use or fuel) and their crop rotation (or lack there of) deforestation (for land use or fuel) and their impact on food production Discuss current models of agriculture and how impact on food production Discuss current models of agriculture and how they differ from the ancient civilization Discuss impacts and trade-offs of they differ from the ancient civilization Discuss impacts and trade-offs of choices in modern amp ancient civilizationschoices in modern amp ancient civilizations

Standards MEAP raquo Standards MEAP raquo English Language Arts VIII103 (Ideas in Action)English Language Arts VIII103 (Ideas in Action) raquoraquo Social Studies II11 II22 II31 (Geographic Perspective) IV11 Social Studies II11 II22 II31 (Geographic Perspective) IV11

(Economic Perspective)(Economic Perspective) raquoraquo Mathematics III11 (Data Analysis amp Statistics) Mathematics III11 (Data Analysis amp Statistics) raquoraquo Science IIIEE55 IIIMEHS56 (Use Scientific Knowledge from the Life Science IIIEE55 IIIMEHS56 (Use Scientific Knowledge from the Life

Sciences in Real-World Contexts)Sciences in Real-World Contexts) Curriculum raquo Curriculum raquo A Sustainable Development Curriculum Framework for A Sustainable Development Curriculum Framework for

World History amp Cultures World History amp Cultures (9-12)(9-12)

Earth connectionEarth connection

School gardensSchool gardens Natural habitatsNatural habitats GreenhousesGreenhouses Rain gardensRain gardens Outdoor classroomsOutdoor classrooms Project learningProject learning Care for Eco-systemsCare for Eco-systems

Outcomes and Goals of Outcomes and Goals of Sustainability EducationSustainability Education

The goal of sustainability is simple The goal of sustainability is simple to prepare to prepare students to be effective caring citizens in a diverse students to be effective caring citizens in a diverse democratic and ecologically health societydemocratic and ecologically health society With its With its focus on developing a positive future sustainability focus on developing a positive future sustainability promotes students sense of connection purpose and promotes students sense of connection purpose and social consciousness while developing values-based social consciousness while developing values-based decision-making and problem-solving skills decision-making and problem-solving skills Sustainability education raises the bar on inquiry and Sustainability education raises the bar on inquiry and requires that learners think critically make connections requires that learners think critically make connections and grapple with compelling questions and grapple with compelling questions

sustainability educationsustainability education

In brief sustainability education fosters the following In brief sustainability education fosters the following an integrated scientific social and ecological literacyan integrated scientific social and ecological literacy critical thinking decision-making collaborative problem-critical thinking decision-making collaborative problem-

solving and interpersonal communication solving and interpersonal communication appropriate applications of technology that help solve appropriate applications of technology that help solve

not create problemsnot create problems equity justice inclusivity and respect for all peopleequity justice inclusivity and respect for all people a pedagogy that fosters community vision and a pedagogy that fosters community vision and

compassion compassion

Earth Charter

1992 Earth Summit Earth Charter beginshellip 1997 Earth Charteruniversal declarationhellip

Natural StephellipTriple Bottom Linehellip Natural CapitalismhellipZERI approachhellip Zero wastehellipCradle to Cradle(waste =food) Hanover Principles and more problems must be resolved within the span of one generation(20- 25 years) while the creation of new problems must be prevented For the current generation the environmental legacy from the past must also be reduced to acceptable

proportionsrdquo

SustainabilitySustainability

Whole-systems thinkingWhole-systems thinking

Humane Humane andand biocentric focus biocentric focus

Learning and innovationLearning and innovation

Leadership and partnershipLeadership and partnership

SpiritualitySpirituality

Systems thinkingSystems thinking

ldquo ldquo Systems thinking is a discipline for Systems thinking is a discipline for seeing the lsquostructuresrsquo that underlie seeing the lsquostructuresrsquo that underlie complex situations and for discerning complex situations and for discerning high- from low-leverage change That is high- from low-leverage change That is by seeing wholes we learn how to foster by seeing wholes we learn how to foster healthrdquo healthrdquo

Peter Senge The Fifth Discipline 1994Peter Senge The Fifth Discipline 1994

hellip

Systems thinkinggtSystems thinkinggt VisioninggtVisioninggt ValuesgtValuesgt Action plansIndicatorsgtAction plansIndicatorsgt CurriculumprojectsCurriculumprojects

Current TrendsCurrent Trends

a greater emphasis on putting the a greater emphasis on putting the movements innovations into broad movements innovations into broad practicepractice

a need to communicate with a much larger a need to communicate with a much larger publicpublic

increased attention to redesigning human increased attention to redesigning human institutions especially in education institutions especially in education economics and governanceeconomics and governance

a broadened sense of participationa broadened sense of participation

Principles of SustainabilityPrinciples of Sustainability

Ecology

Economy

Equity

Note The term Equity is used in this diagram and elsewhere in Note The term Equity is used in this diagram and elsewhere in this report as shorthand for Social equity and social connectionthis report as shorthand for Social equity and social connection

Holistic StudiesHolistic Studies

Biophysical system StudiesBiophysical system Studies

Economic System StudiesEconomic System Studies

Social System StudiesSocial System Studies

Sustainability educationSustainability education

Sustainability education includes a focus on Sustainability education includes a focus on academic interest and career goals However in academic interest and career goals However in addition addition sustainability education prepares a sustainability education prepares a student both for ldquomaking a livingrdquo as well as student both for ldquomaking a livingrdquo as well as for living in a more sustainable wayfor living in a more sustainable way Sustainability education goes beyond Sustainability education goes beyond preparation for a career and prepares humans preparation for a career and prepares humans to live on the planet in a way that doesnrsquot to live on the planet in a way that doesnrsquot jeopardize opportunities for others alive today or jeopardize opportunities for others alive today or for future generations for future generations

sustainability sustainability curriculumcurriculum

So our task is to create a So our task is to create a new sustainability new sustainability curriculum that allows curriculum that allows students to learn and students to learn and practice the 3 Ersquoshellipecology practice the 3 Ersquoshellipecology equity economic equity economic

FOOD SYSTEM HISTORYFOOD SYSTEM HISTORY

What events led to the development of the current What events led to the development of the current food systemfood system

The economic patterns of the current food system were The economic patterns of the current food system were established through colonialism beginningestablished through colonialism beginning

around the time of Columbus Main traits includearound the time of Columbus Main traits include 1) resources being extracted from the colonized country 1) resources being extracted from the colonized country

to the colonizers countriesto the colonizers countries 2) economic dependency on few commodities2) economic dependency on few commodities 3) unequal terms of trade3) unequal terms of trade 4) social hierarchies and inequality that were 4) social hierarchies and inequality that were

institutionalized through slaveryinstitutionalized through slavery

US Food SystemUS Food System

The Food System hellipLife CycleThe Food System hellipLife Cycle Origin of ResourcegtAgricultural Origin of ResourcegtAgricultural

ProductiongtFood ProcessinggtPackaging ProductiongtFood ProcessinggtPackaging ampDistributiongtPreparation amp ampDistributiongtPreparation amp ConsumptiongtEnd of LifegtDisposalConsumptiongtEnd of LifegtDisposal

Patterns of UsePatterns of Use Americans enjoy a diverse abundance of cheap Americans enjoy a diverse abundance of cheap

food ndash spending a mere 101 of our disposable food ndash spending a mere 101 of our disposable income on food But store prices donrsquot reveal the income on food But store prices donrsquot reveal the external costs ndash economic social andexternal costs ndash economic social and

environmental ndash that impact the sustainability of environmental ndash that impact the sustainability of the food system Considering the full cycle of the the food system Considering the full cycle of the US food system aids in making the connection US food system aids in making the connection between consumption behaviors and production between consumption behaviors and production practices Following are a few pertinent practices Following are a few pertinent examples of unsustainable trends in the US examples of unsustainable trends in the US food systemfood system

Agricultural ProductionAgricultural Production

1048707 1048707 Farmers account for less than 1 of our population and the Farmers account for less than 1 of our population and the average age of farmers is rapidly increasingaverage age of farmers is rapidly increasing

1048707 1048707 Eight percent of all farms account for about 68 of agricultural Eight percent of all farms account for about 68 of agricultural productionproduction

1048707 1048707 A mere 19 cents of every dollar spent on food in 2000 went back to A mere 19 cents of every dollar spent on food in 2000 went back to the farm (in 1975 it was 40 cents)the farm (in 1975 it was 40 cents)

1048707 1048707 Three out of every four farm households earned the majority of their Three out of every four farm households earned the majority of their income from off-farm sourcesincome from off-farm sources

1048707 1048707 Fifty-two percent of farm workers are ldquoillegalrdquoFifty-two percent of farm workers are ldquoillegalrdquo

1048707 1048707 The nationrsquos cropland acreage decline from 420 million acres in The nationrsquos cropland acreage decline from 420 million acres in 1982 to 370 million acres in 2001 ndash a decrease of 121982 to 370 million acres in 2001 ndash a decrease of 12

Agricultural ProductionAgricultural Production

1048707 1048707 The rate of groundwater withdrawal exceeds The rate of groundwater withdrawal exceeds recharge rates in major agricultural regionsrecharge rates in major agricultural regions

1048707 1048707 As a result of nutrient runoff in the agricultural As a result of nutrient runoff in the agricultural upper regions of the Mississippi River the Gulf of upper regions of the Mississippi River the Gulf of Mexico is now the 3rd largest hypoxic ldquodead zonerdquo Mexico is now the 3rd largest hypoxic ldquodead zonerdquo in the worldin the world

1048707 1048707 In 2001 18 billion tons of topsoil were lost to In 2001 18 billion tons of topsoil were lost to erosion ndash or over 200000 tons each hourerosion ndash or over 200000 tons each hour

1048707 1048707 Despite tenfold increase in insecticide use since Despite tenfold increase in insecticide use since 1945 crop losses due to insect damage have nearly 1945 crop losses due to insect damage have nearly doubleddoubled

1048707 1048707 Agricultural activities were responsible for 67 of Agricultural activities were responsible for 67 of total US greenhouse gas emissions in 2002 total US greenhouse gas emissions in 2002 Livestock are major contributorsLivestock are major contributors

Consumption PatternsConsumption Patterns

The onslaught of social and environmental impacts of modernThe onslaught of social and environmental impacts of modern agriculture is in part driven by our consumption behaviorsagriculture is in part driven by our consumption behaviors 1048707 1048707 In 2000 the US food supply provided 3800 calories perIn 2000 the US food supply provided 3800 calories per person per day Accounting for waste the average Americanperson per day Accounting for waste the average American consumed 2700 calories per day ndash an increase of 245 fromconsumed 2700 calories per day ndash an increase of 245 from 19701970 1048707 1048707 In 2002 Americans ate 200 pounds of meat per person whichIn 2002 Americans ate 200 pounds of meat per person which is up 22 pounds from 1970 Over half of grains grown are fedis up 22 pounds from 1970 Over half of grains grown are fed to animals (see ldquofeed grains to animalsrdquo right)to animals (see ldquofeed grains to animalsrdquo right) 1048707 1048707 The average American eats 32 teaspoons of caloric sweetenersThe average American eats 32 teaspoons of caloric sweeteners ndash ndash mostly sucrose and corn sweeteners ndash per daymostly sucrose and corn sweeteners ndash per day 1048707 1048707 In 2000 64 of US adults were either overweight or obeseIn 2000 64 of US adults were either overweight or obese defined as having a body mass index of 25 or moredefined as having a body mass index of 25 or more 1048707 1048707 Poor nutrition and physical inactivity account for 300000Poor nutrition and physical inactivity account for 300000 premature deaths each year Diet contributes to heart diseasepremature deaths each year Diet contributes to heart disease certain cancers and stroke ndash the three major causes of UScertain cancers and stroke ndash the three major causes of US deathsdeaths 1048707 1048707 In 2003 the cost of obesity-attributed medical expenditures inIn 2003 the cost of obesity-attributed medical expenditures in the US was $75 billion Taxpayers financed half of thesethe US was $75 billion Taxpayers financed half of these 1048707 1048707 26 of the edible food available is wasted at the consumer26 of the edible food available is wasted at the consumer levellevel

On-farm production amounts to only 20 of the total system energy On-farm production amounts to only 20 of the total system energy 40 of the ag production energy goes into40 of the ag production energy goes into

making chemical fertilizers and pesticidesmaking chemical fertilizers and pesticides 1048707 1048707 Large amounts of energy go into processing transportingLarge amounts of energy go into processing transporting 1048707 1048707 On-farm production amounts to only 20 of the totalOn-farm production amounts to only 20 of the total storing and serving foodstoring and serving food 1048707 1048707 Reliance on large fossil fuel inputs makes the food systemReliance on large fossil fuel inputs makes the food system increasingly vulnerableincreasingly vulnerable 1048707 1048707 Consolidation of farms animal production facilities meatConsolidation of farms animal production facilities meat packing plants food processing operation and distributionpacking plants food processing operation and distribution

Consolidation in the food system is also Consolidation in the food system is also concentrating management decisions into concentrating management decisions into fewer hands raising questions offewer hands raising questions of

growing market control by a few growing market control by a few corporations For examplecorporations For example

1048707 1048707 79 of the beef packing market is 79 of the beef packing market is controlled by 4 firms 4 firms control 80 controlled by 4 firms 4 firms control 80 of soybean processingof soybean processing

1048707 1048707 The top five food retailers sell 42 of The top five food retailers sell 42 of Americarsquos food (in 1997 it was only 27)Americarsquos food (in 1997 it was only 27)

middot An average food item in the US travels 1500 milesmiddot An average food item in the US travels 1500 miles middot 90 of vegetables are gown in the San Joaquin Valley middot 90 of vegetables are gown in the San Joaquin Valley

in CAin CA

Solutions and Sustainable Solutions and Sustainable AlternativesAlternatives

Eat LocallyEat Locally Eat Less MeatEat Less Meat Eat OrganicEat Organic Use Less RefrigerationUse Less Refrigeration

MODERN FOOD SYSTEMSMODERN FOOD SYSTEMS

Changing the footprint goes beyond individual actions Changing the footprint goes beyond individual actions and requires changes in structures policies economic and requires changes in structures policies economic practices etcpractices etc

Educators Play an Important RoleEducators Play an Important Role As educators we play a very special role We As educators we play a very special role We

influence not only students by how and what we influence not only students by how and what we teach but also parents and community members By teach but also parents and community members By embracing sustainability as a vital topic within the embracing sustainability as a vital topic within the classroom we can help students internalize the classroom we can help students internalize the importance of a high quality of life for all Teaching importance of a high quality of life for all Teaching sustainability cannot happen by teaching single sustainability cannot happen by teaching single module lessons but can happen by integrating module lessons but can happen by integrating sustainability themes throughout all courses of sustainability themes throughout all courses of studystudy

State of KentuckyState of Kentucky

Kentucky can lead the way to a new model for a healthy and robust Kentucky can lead the way to a new model for a healthy and robust food systemfood system

We believe that transitioning the entire State of Kentucky to a We believe that transitioning the entire State of Kentucky to a sustainable food system will sustainable food system will

Provide more economic opportunity than the current systemProvide more economic opportunity than the current system Strengthen rural communitiesStrengthen rural communities Employ state of the art environmental management systemsEmploy state of the art environmental management systems Lift the fortunes of the food and farming industryLift the fortunes of the food and farming industry Create pride of placeCreate pride of place Offer hope of meaningful opportunities for workers in the industry Offer hope of meaningful opportunities for workers in the industry

andand Lead a world-wide demand for health and quality in everyday livingLead a world-wide demand for health and quality in everyday living

Promoting Sustainable Local Promoting Sustainable Local Food SystemsFood Systems

Farmers marketsFarmers markets Community and school gardensCommunity and school gardens Community-supported agriculture Community-supported agriculture

(CSA)(CSA) Pick-your-own farms (U-Pick-It) and Pick-your-own farms (U-Pick-It) and

roadside stands roadside stands

Sustainability Education amp Food Sustainability Education amp Food Systems Programs for K-12 Systems Programs for K-12

SchoolsSchools

AgricultureAgriculture

ThemeTheme (6-12) (6-12) Study ancient or current civilizationsrsquo agricultural practicesStudy ancient or current civilizationsrsquo agricultural practices GoalGoal Create a model of ancient civilizationrsquos farming watering hunting Create a model of ancient civilizationrsquos farming watering hunting

and animal husbandry practices Study relationships between climate and animal husbandry practices Study relationships between climate climate changes natural phenomena population increases or decreases climate changes natural phenomena population increases or decreases crop rotation (or lack there of) deforestation (for land use or fuel) and their crop rotation (or lack there of) deforestation (for land use or fuel) and their impact on food production Discuss current models of agriculture and how impact on food production Discuss current models of agriculture and how they differ from the ancient civilization Discuss impacts and trade-offs of they differ from the ancient civilization Discuss impacts and trade-offs of choices in modern amp ancient civilizationschoices in modern amp ancient civilizations

Standards MEAP raquo Standards MEAP raquo English Language Arts VIII103 (Ideas in Action)English Language Arts VIII103 (Ideas in Action) raquoraquo Social Studies II11 II22 II31 (Geographic Perspective) IV11 Social Studies II11 II22 II31 (Geographic Perspective) IV11

(Economic Perspective)(Economic Perspective) raquoraquo Mathematics III11 (Data Analysis amp Statistics) Mathematics III11 (Data Analysis amp Statistics) raquoraquo Science IIIEE55 IIIMEHS56 (Use Scientific Knowledge from the Life Science IIIEE55 IIIMEHS56 (Use Scientific Knowledge from the Life

Sciences in Real-World Contexts)Sciences in Real-World Contexts) Curriculum raquo Curriculum raquo A Sustainable Development Curriculum Framework for A Sustainable Development Curriculum Framework for

World History amp Cultures World History amp Cultures (9-12)(9-12)

Earth connectionEarth connection

School gardensSchool gardens Natural habitatsNatural habitats GreenhousesGreenhouses Rain gardensRain gardens Outdoor classroomsOutdoor classrooms Project learningProject learning Care for Eco-systemsCare for Eco-systems

Outcomes and Goals of Outcomes and Goals of Sustainability EducationSustainability Education

The goal of sustainability is simple The goal of sustainability is simple to prepare to prepare students to be effective caring citizens in a diverse students to be effective caring citizens in a diverse democratic and ecologically health societydemocratic and ecologically health society With its With its focus on developing a positive future sustainability focus on developing a positive future sustainability promotes students sense of connection purpose and promotes students sense of connection purpose and social consciousness while developing values-based social consciousness while developing values-based decision-making and problem-solving skills decision-making and problem-solving skills Sustainability education raises the bar on inquiry and Sustainability education raises the bar on inquiry and requires that learners think critically make connections requires that learners think critically make connections and grapple with compelling questions and grapple with compelling questions

sustainability educationsustainability education

In brief sustainability education fosters the following In brief sustainability education fosters the following an integrated scientific social and ecological literacyan integrated scientific social and ecological literacy critical thinking decision-making collaborative problem-critical thinking decision-making collaborative problem-

solving and interpersonal communication solving and interpersonal communication appropriate applications of technology that help solve appropriate applications of technology that help solve

not create problemsnot create problems equity justice inclusivity and respect for all peopleequity justice inclusivity and respect for all people a pedagogy that fosters community vision and a pedagogy that fosters community vision and

compassion compassion

SustainabilitySustainability

Whole-systems thinkingWhole-systems thinking

Humane Humane andand biocentric focus biocentric focus

Learning and innovationLearning and innovation

Leadership and partnershipLeadership and partnership

SpiritualitySpirituality

Systems thinkingSystems thinking

ldquo ldquo Systems thinking is a discipline for Systems thinking is a discipline for seeing the lsquostructuresrsquo that underlie seeing the lsquostructuresrsquo that underlie complex situations and for discerning complex situations and for discerning high- from low-leverage change That is high- from low-leverage change That is by seeing wholes we learn how to foster by seeing wholes we learn how to foster healthrdquo healthrdquo

Peter Senge The Fifth Discipline 1994Peter Senge The Fifth Discipline 1994

hellip

Systems thinkinggtSystems thinkinggt VisioninggtVisioninggt ValuesgtValuesgt Action plansIndicatorsgtAction plansIndicatorsgt CurriculumprojectsCurriculumprojects

Current TrendsCurrent Trends

a greater emphasis on putting the a greater emphasis on putting the movements innovations into broad movements innovations into broad practicepractice

a need to communicate with a much larger a need to communicate with a much larger publicpublic

increased attention to redesigning human increased attention to redesigning human institutions especially in education institutions especially in education economics and governanceeconomics and governance

a broadened sense of participationa broadened sense of participation

Principles of SustainabilityPrinciples of Sustainability

Ecology

Economy

Equity

Note The term Equity is used in this diagram and elsewhere in Note The term Equity is used in this diagram and elsewhere in this report as shorthand for Social equity and social connectionthis report as shorthand for Social equity and social connection

Holistic StudiesHolistic Studies

Biophysical system StudiesBiophysical system Studies

Economic System StudiesEconomic System Studies

Social System StudiesSocial System Studies

Sustainability educationSustainability education

Sustainability education includes a focus on Sustainability education includes a focus on academic interest and career goals However in academic interest and career goals However in addition addition sustainability education prepares a sustainability education prepares a student both for ldquomaking a livingrdquo as well as student both for ldquomaking a livingrdquo as well as for living in a more sustainable wayfor living in a more sustainable way Sustainability education goes beyond Sustainability education goes beyond preparation for a career and prepares humans preparation for a career and prepares humans to live on the planet in a way that doesnrsquot to live on the planet in a way that doesnrsquot jeopardize opportunities for others alive today or jeopardize opportunities for others alive today or for future generations for future generations

sustainability sustainability curriculumcurriculum

So our task is to create a So our task is to create a new sustainability new sustainability curriculum that allows curriculum that allows students to learn and students to learn and practice the 3 Ersquoshellipecology practice the 3 Ersquoshellipecology equity economic equity economic

FOOD SYSTEM HISTORYFOOD SYSTEM HISTORY

What events led to the development of the current What events led to the development of the current food systemfood system

The economic patterns of the current food system were The economic patterns of the current food system were established through colonialism beginningestablished through colonialism beginning

around the time of Columbus Main traits includearound the time of Columbus Main traits include 1) resources being extracted from the colonized country 1) resources being extracted from the colonized country

to the colonizers countriesto the colonizers countries 2) economic dependency on few commodities2) economic dependency on few commodities 3) unequal terms of trade3) unequal terms of trade 4) social hierarchies and inequality that were 4) social hierarchies and inequality that were

institutionalized through slaveryinstitutionalized through slavery

US Food SystemUS Food System

The Food System hellipLife CycleThe Food System hellipLife Cycle Origin of ResourcegtAgricultural Origin of ResourcegtAgricultural

ProductiongtFood ProcessinggtPackaging ProductiongtFood ProcessinggtPackaging ampDistributiongtPreparation amp ampDistributiongtPreparation amp ConsumptiongtEnd of LifegtDisposalConsumptiongtEnd of LifegtDisposal

Patterns of UsePatterns of Use Americans enjoy a diverse abundance of cheap Americans enjoy a diverse abundance of cheap

food ndash spending a mere 101 of our disposable food ndash spending a mere 101 of our disposable income on food But store prices donrsquot reveal the income on food But store prices donrsquot reveal the external costs ndash economic social andexternal costs ndash economic social and

environmental ndash that impact the sustainability of environmental ndash that impact the sustainability of the food system Considering the full cycle of the the food system Considering the full cycle of the US food system aids in making the connection US food system aids in making the connection between consumption behaviors and production between consumption behaviors and production practices Following are a few pertinent practices Following are a few pertinent examples of unsustainable trends in the US examples of unsustainable trends in the US food systemfood system

Agricultural ProductionAgricultural Production

1048707 1048707 Farmers account for less than 1 of our population and the Farmers account for less than 1 of our population and the average age of farmers is rapidly increasingaverage age of farmers is rapidly increasing

1048707 1048707 Eight percent of all farms account for about 68 of agricultural Eight percent of all farms account for about 68 of agricultural productionproduction

1048707 1048707 A mere 19 cents of every dollar spent on food in 2000 went back to A mere 19 cents of every dollar spent on food in 2000 went back to the farm (in 1975 it was 40 cents)the farm (in 1975 it was 40 cents)

1048707 1048707 Three out of every four farm households earned the majority of their Three out of every four farm households earned the majority of their income from off-farm sourcesincome from off-farm sources

1048707 1048707 Fifty-two percent of farm workers are ldquoillegalrdquoFifty-two percent of farm workers are ldquoillegalrdquo

1048707 1048707 The nationrsquos cropland acreage decline from 420 million acres in The nationrsquos cropland acreage decline from 420 million acres in 1982 to 370 million acres in 2001 ndash a decrease of 121982 to 370 million acres in 2001 ndash a decrease of 12

Agricultural ProductionAgricultural Production

1048707 1048707 The rate of groundwater withdrawal exceeds The rate of groundwater withdrawal exceeds recharge rates in major agricultural regionsrecharge rates in major agricultural regions

1048707 1048707 As a result of nutrient runoff in the agricultural As a result of nutrient runoff in the agricultural upper regions of the Mississippi River the Gulf of upper regions of the Mississippi River the Gulf of Mexico is now the 3rd largest hypoxic ldquodead zonerdquo Mexico is now the 3rd largest hypoxic ldquodead zonerdquo in the worldin the world

1048707 1048707 In 2001 18 billion tons of topsoil were lost to In 2001 18 billion tons of topsoil were lost to erosion ndash or over 200000 tons each hourerosion ndash or over 200000 tons each hour

1048707 1048707 Despite tenfold increase in insecticide use since Despite tenfold increase in insecticide use since 1945 crop losses due to insect damage have nearly 1945 crop losses due to insect damage have nearly doubleddoubled

1048707 1048707 Agricultural activities were responsible for 67 of Agricultural activities were responsible for 67 of total US greenhouse gas emissions in 2002 total US greenhouse gas emissions in 2002 Livestock are major contributorsLivestock are major contributors

Consumption PatternsConsumption Patterns

The onslaught of social and environmental impacts of modernThe onslaught of social and environmental impacts of modern agriculture is in part driven by our consumption behaviorsagriculture is in part driven by our consumption behaviors 1048707 1048707 In 2000 the US food supply provided 3800 calories perIn 2000 the US food supply provided 3800 calories per person per day Accounting for waste the average Americanperson per day Accounting for waste the average American consumed 2700 calories per day ndash an increase of 245 fromconsumed 2700 calories per day ndash an increase of 245 from 19701970 1048707 1048707 In 2002 Americans ate 200 pounds of meat per person whichIn 2002 Americans ate 200 pounds of meat per person which is up 22 pounds from 1970 Over half of grains grown are fedis up 22 pounds from 1970 Over half of grains grown are fed to animals (see ldquofeed grains to animalsrdquo right)to animals (see ldquofeed grains to animalsrdquo right) 1048707 1048707 The average American eats 32 teaspoons of caloric sweetenersThe average American eats 32 teaspoons of caloric sweeteners ndash ndash mostly sucrose and corn sweeteners ndash per daymostly sucrose and corn sweeteners ndash per day 1048707 1048707 In 2000 64 of US adults were either overweight or obeseIn 2000 64 of US adults were either overweight or obese defined as having a body mass index of 25 or moredefined as having a body mass index of 25 or more 1048707 1048707 Poor nutrition and physical inactivity account for 300000Poor nutrition and physical inactivity account for 300000 premature deaths each year Diet contributes to heart diseasepremature deaths each year Diet contributes to heart disease certain cancers and stroke ndash the three major causes of UScertain cancers and stroke ndash the three major causes of US deathsdeaths 1048707 1048707 In 2003 the cost of obesity-attributed medical expenditures inIn 2003 the cost of obesity-attributed medical expenditures in the US was $75 billion Taxpayers financed half of thesethe US was $75 billion Taxpayers financed half of these 1048707 1048707 26 of the edible food available is wasted at the consumer26 of the edible food available is wasted at the consumer levellevel

On-farm production amounts to only 20 of the total system energy On-farm production amounts to only 20 of the total system energy 40 of the ag production energy goes into40 of the ag production energy goes into

making chemical fertilizers and pesticidesmaking chemical fertilizers and pesticides 1048707 1048707 Large amounts of energy go into processing transportingLarge amounts of energy go into processing transporting 1048707 1048707 On-farm production amounts to only 20 of the totalOn-farm production amounts to only 20 of the total storing and serving foodstoring and serving food 1048707 1048707 Reliance on large fossil fuel inputs makes the food systemReliance on large fossil fuel inputs makes the food system increasingly vulnerableincreasingly vulnerable 1048707 1048707 Consolidation of farms animal production facilities meatConsolidation of farms animal production facilities meat packing plants food processing operation and distributionpacking plants food processing operation and distribution

Consolidation in the food system is also Consolidation in the food system is also concentrating management decisions into concentrating management decisions into fewer hands raising questions offewer hands raising questions of

growing market control by a few growing market control by a few corporations For examplecorporations For example

1048707 1048707 79 of the beef packing market is 79 of the beef packing market is controlled by 4 firms 4 firms control 80 controlled by 4 firms 4 firms control 80 of soybean processingof soybean processing

1048707 1048707 The top five food retailers sell 42 of The top five food retailers sell 42 of Americarsquos food (in 1997 it was only 27)Americarsquos food (in 1997 it was only 27)

middot An average food item in the US travels 1500 milesmiddot An average food item in the US travels 1500 miles middot 90 of vegetables are gown in the San Joaquin Valley middot 90 of vegetables are gown in the San Joaquin Valley

in CAin CA

Solutions and Sustainable Solutions and Sustainable AlternativesAlternatives

Eat LocallyEat Locally Eat Less MeatEat Less Meat Eat OrganicEat Organic Use Less RefrigerationUse Less Refrigeration

MODERN FOOD SYSTEMSMODERN FOOD SYSTEMS

Changing the footprint goes beyond individual actions Changing the footprint goes beyond individual actions and requires changes in structures policies economic and requires changes in structures policies economic practices etcpractices etc

Educators Play an Important RoleEducators Play an Important Role As educators we play a very special role We As educators we play a very special role We

influence not only students by how and what we influence not only students by how and what we teach but also parents and community members By teach but also parents and community members By embracing sustainability as a vital topic within the embracing sustainability as a vital topic within the classroom we can help students internalize the classroom we can help students internalize the importance of a high quality of life for all Teaching importance of a high quality of life for all Teaching sustainability cannot happen by teaching single sustainability cannot happen by teaching single module lessons but can happen by integrating module lessons but can happen by integrating sustainability themes throughout all courses of sustainability themes throughout all courses of studystudy

State of KentuckyState of Kentucky

Kentucky can lead the way to a new model for a healthy and robust Kentucky can lead the way to a new model for a healthy and robust food systemfood system

We believe that transitioning the entire State of Kentucky to a We believe that transitioning the entire State of Kentucky to a sustainable food system will sustainable food system will

Provide more economic opportunity than the current systemProvide more economic opportunity than the current system Strengthen rural communitiesStrengthen rural communities Employ state of the art environmental management systemsEmploy state of the art environmental management systems Lift the fortunes of the food and farming industryLift the fortunes of the food and farming industry Create pride of placeCreate pride of place Offer hope of meaningful opportunities for workers in the industry Offer hope of meaningful opportunities for workers in the industry

andand Lead a world-wide demand for health and quality in everyday livingLead a world-wide demand for health and quality in everyday living

Promoting Sustainable Local Promoting Sustainable Local Food SystemsFood Systems

Farmers marketsFarmers markets Community and school gardensCommunity and school gardens Community-supported agriculture Community-supported agriculture

(CSA)(CSA) Pick-your-own farms (U-Pick-It) and Pick-your-own farms (U-Pick-It) and

roadside stands roadside stands

Sustainability Education amp Food Sustainability Education amp Food Systems Programs for K-12 Systems Programs for K-12

SchoolsSchools

AgricultureAgriculture

ThemeTheme (6-12) (6-12) Study ancient or current civilizationsrsquo agricultural practicesStudy ancient or current civilizationsrsquo agricultural practices GoalGoal Create a model of ancient civilizationrsquos farming watering hunting Create a model of ancient civilizationrsquos farming watering hunting

and animal husbandry practices Study relationships between climate and animal husbandry practices Study relationships between climate climate changes natural phenomena population increases or decreases climate changes natural phenomena population increases or decreases crop rotation (or lack there of) deforestation (for land use or fuel) and their crop rotation (or lack there of) deforestation (for land use or fuel) and their impact on food production Discuss current models of agriculture and how impact on food production Discuss current models of agriculture and how they differ from the ancient civilization Discuss impacts and trade-offs of they differ from the ancient civilization Discuss impacts and trade-offs of choices in modern amp ancient civilizationschoices in modern amp ancient civilizations

Standards MEAP raquo Standards MEAP raquo English Language Arts VIII103 (Ideas in Action)English Language Arts VIII103 (Ideas in Action) raquoraquo Social Studies II11 II22 II31 (Geographic Perspective) IV11 Social Studies II11 II22 II31 (Geographic Perspective) IV11

(Economic Perspective)(Economic Perspective) raquoraquo Mathematics III11 (Data Analysis amp Statistics) Mathematics III11 (Data Analysis amp Statistics) raquoraquo Science IIIEE55 IIIMEHS56 (Use Scientific Knowledge from the Life Science IIIEE55 IIIMEHS56 (Use Scientific Knowledge from the Life

Sciences in Real-World Contexts)Sciences in Real-World Contexts) Curriculum raquo Curriculum raquo A Sustainable Development Curriculum Framework for A Sustainable Development Curriculum Framework for

World History amp Cultures World History amp Cultures (9-12)(9-12)

Earth connectionEarth connection

School gardensSchool gardens Natural habitatsNatural habitats GreenhousesGreenhouses Rain gardensRain gardens Outdoor classroomsOutdoor classrooms Project learningProject learning Care for Eco-systemsCare for Eco-systems

Outcomes and Goals of Outcomes and Goals of Sustainability EducationSustainability Education

The goal of sustainability is simple The goal of sustainability is simple to prepare to prepare students to be effective caring citizens in a diverse students to be effective caring citizens in a diverse democratic and ecologically health societydemocratic and ecologically health society With its With its focus on developing a positive future sustainability focus on developing a positive future sustainability promotes students sense of connection purpose and promotes students sense of connection purpose and social consciousness while developing values-based social consciousness while developing values-based decision-making and problem-solving skills decision-making and problem-solving skills Sustainability education raises the bar on inquiry and Sustainability education raises the bar on inquiry and requires that learners think critically make connections requires that learners think critically make connections and grapple with compelling questions and grapple with compelling questions

sustainability educationsustainability education

In brief sustainability education fosters the following In brief sustainability education fosters the following an integrated scientific social and ecological literacyan integrated scientific social and ecological literacy critical thinking decision-making collaborative problem-critical thinking decision-making collaborative problem-

solving and interpersonal communication solving and interpersonal communication appropriate applications of technology that help solve appropriate applications of technology that help solve

not create problemsnot create problems equity justice inclusivity and respect for all peopleequity justice inclusivity and respect for all people a pedagogy that fosters community vision and a pedagogy that fosters community vision and

compassion compassion

Systems thinkingSystems thinking

ldquo ldquo Systems thinking is a discipline for Systems thinking is a discipline for seeing the lsquostructuresrsquo that underlie seeing the lsquostructuresrsquo that underlie complex situations and for discerning complex situations and for discerning high- from low-leverage change That is high- from low-leverage change That is by seeing wholes we learn how to foster by seeing wholes we learn how to foster healthrdquo healthrdquo

Peter Senge The Fifth Discipline 1994Peter Senge The Fifth Discipline 1994

hellip

Systems thinkinggtSystems thinkinggt VisioninggtVisioninggt ValuesgtValuesgt Action plansIndicatorsgtAction plansIndicatorsgt CurriculumprojectsCurriculumprojects

Current TrendsCurrent Trends

a greater emphasis on putting the a greater emphasis on putting the movements innovations into broad movements innovations into broad practicepractice

a need to communicate with a much larger a need to communicate with a much larger publicpublic

increased attention to redesigning human increased attention to redesigning human institutions especially in education institutions especially in education economics and governanceeconomics and governance

a broadened sense of participationa broadened sense of participation

Principles of SustainabilityPrinciples of Sustainability

Ecology

Economy

Equity

Note The term Equity is used in this diagram and elsewhere in Note The term Equity is used in this diagram and elsewhere in this report as shorthand for Social equity and social connectionthis report as shorthand for Social equity and social connection

Holistic StudiesHolistic Studies

Biophysical system StudiesBiophysical system Studies

Economic System StudiesEconomic System Studies

Social System StudiesSocial System Studies

Sustainability educationSustainability education

Sustainability education includes a focus on Sustainability education includes a focus on academic interest and career goals However in academic interest and career goals However in addition addition sustainability education prepares a sustainability education prepares a student both for ldquomaking a livingrdquo as well as student both for ldquomaking a livingrdquo as well as for living in a more sustainable wayfor living in a more sustainable way Sustainability education goes beyond Sustainability education goes beyond preparation for a career and prepares humans preparation for a career and prepares humans to live on the planet in a way that doesnrsquot to live on the planet in a way that doesnrsquot jeopardize opportunities for others alive today or jeopardize opportunities for others alive today or for future generations for future generations

sustainability sustainability curriculumcurriculum

So our task is to create a So our task is to create a new sustainability new sustainability curriculum that allows curriculum that allows students to learn and students to learn and practice the 3 Ersquoshellipecology practice the 3 Ersquoshellipecology equity economic equity economic

FOOD SYSTEM HISTORYFOOD SYSTEM HISTORY

What events led to the development of the current What events led to the development of the current food systemfood system

The economic patterns of the current food system were The economic patterns of the current food system were established through colonialism beginningestablished through colonialism beginning

around the time of Columbus Main traits includearound the time of Columbus Main traits include 1) resources being extracted from the colonized country 1) resources being extracted from the colonized country

to the colonizers countriesto the colonizers countries 2) economic dependency on few commodities2) economic dependency on few commodities 3) unequal terms of trade3) unequal terms of trade 4) social hierarchies and inequality that were 4) social hierarchies and inequality that were

institutionalized through slaveryinstitutionalized through slavery

US Food SystemUS Food System

The Food System hellipLife CycleThe Food System hellipLife Cycle Origin of ResourcegtAgricultural Origin of ResourcegtAgricultural

ProductiongtFood ProcessinggtPackaging ProductiongtFood ProcessinggtPackaging ampDistributiongtPreparation amp ampDistributiongtPreparation amp ConsumptiongtEnd of LifegtDisposalConsumptiongtEnd of LifegtDisposal

Patterns of UsePatterns of Use Americans enjoy a diverse abundance of cheap Americans enjoy a diverse abundance of cheap

food ndash spending a mere 101 of our disposable food ndash spending a mere 101 of our disposable income on food But store prices donrsquot reveal the income on food But store prices donrsquot reveal the external costs ndash economic social andexternal costs ndash economic social and

environmental ndash that impact the sustainability of environmental ndash that impact the sustainability of the food system Considering the full cycle of the the food system Considering the full cycle of the US food system aids in making the connection US food system aids in making the connection between consumption behaviors and production between consumption behaviors and production practices Following are a few pertinent practices Following are a few pertinent examples of unsustainable trends in the US examples of unsustainable trends in the US food systemfood system

Agricultural ProductionAgricultural Production

1048707 1048707 Farmers account for less than 1 of our population and the Farmers account for less than 1 of our population and the average age of farmers is rapidly increasingaverage age of farmers is rapidly increasing

1048707 1048707 Eight percent of all farms account for about 68 of agricultural Eight percent of all farms account for about 68 of agricultural productionproduction

1048707 1048707 A mere 19 cents of every dollar spent on food in 2000 went back to A mere 19 cents of every dollar spent on food in 2000 went back to the farm (in 1975 it was 40 cents)the farm (in 1975 it was 40 cents)

1048707 1048707 Three out of every four farm households earned the majority of their Three out of every four farm households earned the majority of their income from off-farm sourcesincome from off-farm sources

1048707 1048707 Fifty-two percent of farm workers are ldquoillegalrdquoFifty-two percent of farm workers are ldquoillegalrdquo

1048707 1048707 The nationrsquos cropland acreage decline from 420 million acres in The nationrsquos cropland acreage decline from 420 million acres in 1982 to 370 million acres in 2001 ndash a decrease of 121982 to 370 million acres in 2001 ndash a decrease of 12

Agricultural ProductionAgricultural Production

1048707 1048707 The rate of groundwater withdrawal exceeds The rate of groundwater withdrawal exceeds recharge rates in major agricultural regionsrecharge rates in major agricultural regions

1048707 1048707 As a result of nutrient runoff in the agricultural As a result of nutrient runoff in the agricultural upper regions of the Mississippi River the Gulf of upper regions of the Mississippi River the Gulf of Mexico is now the 3rd largest hypoxic ldquodead zonerdquo Mexico is now the 3rd largest hypoxic ldquodead zonerdquo in the worldin the world

1048707 1048707 In 2001 18 billion tons of topsoil were lost to In 2001 18 billion tons of topsoil were lost to erosion ndash or over 200000 tons each hourerosion ndash or over 200000 tons each hour

1048707 1048707 Despite tenfold increase in insecticide use since Despite tenfold increase in insecticide use since 1945 crop losses due to insect damage have nearly 1945 crop losses due to insect damage have nearly doubleddoubled

1048707 1048707 Agricultural activities were responsible for 67 of Agricultural activities were responsible for 67 of total US greenhouse gas emissions in 2002 total US greenhouse gas emissions in 2002 Livestock are major contributorsLivestock are major contributors

Consumption PatternsConsumption Patterns

The onslaught of social and environmental impacts of modernThe onslaught of social and environmental impacts of modern agriculture is in part driven by our consumption behaviorsagriculture is in part driven by our consumption behaviors 1048707 1048707 In 2000 the US food supply provided 3800 calories perIn 2000 the US food supply provided 3800 calories per person per day Accounting for waste the average Americanperson per day Accounting for waste the average American consumed 2700 calories per day ndash an increase of 245 fromconsumed 2700 calories per day ndash an increase of 245 from 19701970 1048707 1048707 In 2002 Americans ate 200 pounds of meat per person whichIn 2002 Americans ate 200 pounds of meat per person which is up 22 pounds from 1970 Over half of grains grown are fedis up 22 pounds from 1970 Over half of grains grown are fed to animals (see ldquofeed grains to animalsrdquo right)to animals (see ldquofeed grains to animalsrdquo right) 1048707 1048707 The average American eats 32 teaspoons of caloric sweetenersThe average American eats 32 teaspoons of caloric sweeteners ndash ndash mostly sucrose and corn sweeteners ndash per daymostly sucrose and corn sweeteners ndash per day 1048707 1048707 In 2000 64 of US adults were either overweight or obeseIn 2000 64 of US adults were either overweight or obese defined as having a body mass index of 25 or moredefined as having a body mass index of 25 or more 1048707 1048707 Poor nutrition and physical inactivity account for 300000Poor nutrition and physical inactivity account for 300000 premature deaths each year Diet contributes to heart diseasepremature deaths each year Diet contributes to heart disease certain cancers and stroke ndash the three major causes of UScertain cancers and stroke ndash the three major causes of US deathsdeaths 1048707 1048707 In 2003 the cost of obesity-attributed medical expenditures inIn 2003 the cost of obesity-attributed medical expenditures in the US was $75 billion Taxpayers financed half of thesethe US was $75 billion Taxpayers financed half of these 1048707 1048707 26 of the edible food available is wasted at the consumer26 of the edible food available is wasted at the consumer levellevel

On-farm production amounts to only 20 of the total system energy On-farm production amounts to only 20 of the total system energy 40 of the ag production energy goes into40 of the ag production energy goes into

making chemical fertilizers and pesticidesmaking chemical fertilizers and pesticides 1048707 1048707 Large amounts of energy go into processing transportingLarge amounts of energy go into processing transporting 1048707 1048707 On-farm production amounts to only 20 of the totalOn-farm production amounts to only 20 of the total storing and serving foodstoring and serving food 1048707 1048707 Reliance on large fossil fuel inputs makes the food systemReliance on large fossil fuel inputs makes the food system increasingly vulnerableincreasingly vulnerable 1048707 1048707 Consolidation of farms animal production facilities meatConsolidation of farms animal production facilities meat packing plants food processing operation and distributionpacking plants food processing operation and distribution

Consolidation in the food system is also Consolidation in the food system is also concentrating management decisions into concentrating management decisions into fewer hands raising questions offewer hands raising questions of

growing market control by a few growing market control by a few corporations For examplecorporations For example

1048707 1048707 79 of the beef packing market is 79 of the beef packing market is controlled by 4 firms 4 firms control 80 controlled by 4 firms 4 firms control 80 of soybean processingof soybean processing

1048707 1048707 The top five food retailers sell 42 of The top five food retailers sell 42 of Americarsquos food (in 1997 it was only 27)Americarsquos food (in 1997 it was only 27)

middot An average food item in the US travels 1500 milesmiddot An average food item in the US travels 1500 miles middot 90 of vegetables are gown in the San Joaquin Valley middot 90 of vegetables are gown in the San Joaquin Valley

in CAin CA

Solutions and Sustainable Solutions and Sustainable AlternativesAlternatives

Eat LocallyEat Locally Eat Less MeatEat Less Meat Eat OrganicEat Organic Use Less RefrigerationUse Less Refrigeration

MODERN FOOD SYSTEMSMODERN FOOD SYSTEMS

Changing the footprint goes beyond individual actions Changing the footprint goes beyond individual actions and requires changes in structures policies economic and requires changes in structures policies economic practices etcpractices etc

Educators Play an Important RoleEducators Play an Important Role As educators we play a very special role We As educators we play a very special role We

influence not only students by how and what we influence not only students by how and what we teach but also parents and community members By teach but also parents and community members By embracing sustainability as a vital topic within the embracing sustainability as a vital topic within the classroom we can help students internalize the classroom we can help students internalize the importance of a high quality of life for all Teaching importance of a high quality of life for all Teaching sustainability cannot happen by teaching single sustainability cannot happen by teaching single module lessons but can happen by integrating module lessons but can happen by integrating sustainability themes throughout all courses of sustainability themes throughout all courses of studystudy

State of KentuckyState of Kentucky

Kentucky can lead the way to a new model for a healthy and robust Kentucky can lead the way to a new model for a healthy and robust food systemfood system

We believe that transitioning the entire State of Kentucky to a We believe that transitioning the entire State of Kentucky to a sustainable food system will sustainable food system will

Provide more economic opportunity than the current systemProvide more economic opportunity than the current system Strengthen rural communitiesStrengthen rural communities Employ state of the art environmental management systemsEmploy state of the art environmental management systems Lift the fortunes of the food and farming industryLift the fortunes of the food and farming industry Create pride of placeCreate pride of place Offer hope of meaningful opportunities for workers in the industry Offer hope of meaningful opportunities for workers in the industry

andand Lead a world-wide demand for health and quality in everyday livingLead a world-wide demand for health and quality in everyday living

Promoting Sustainable Local Promoting Sustainable Local Food SystemsFood Systems

Farmers marketsFarmers markets Community and school gardensCommunity and school gardens Community-supported agriculture Community-supported agriculture

(CSA)(CSA) Pick-your-own farms (U-Pick-It) and Pick-your-own farms (U-Pick-It) and

roadside stands roadside stands

Sustainability Education amp Food Sustainability Education amp Food Systems Programs for K-12 Systems Programs for K-12

SchoolsSchools

AgricultureAgriculture

ThemeTheme (6-12) (6-12) Study ancient or current civilizationsrsquo agricultural practicesStudy ancient or current civilizationsrsquo agricultural practices GoalGoal Create a model of ancient civilizationrsquos farming watering hunting Create a model of ancient civilizationrsquos farming watering hunting

and animal husbandry practices Study relationships between climate and animal husbandry practices Study relationships between climate climate changes natural phenomena population increases or decreases climate changes natural phenomena population increases or decreases crop rotation (or lack there of) deforestation (for land use or fuel) and their crop rotation (or lack there of) deforestation (for land use or fuel) and their impact on food production Discuss current models of agriculture and how impact on food production Discuss current models of agriculture and how they differ from the ancient civilization Discuss impacts and trade-offs of they differ from the ancient civilization Discuss impacts and trade-offs of choices in modern amp ancient civilizationschoices in modern amp ancient civilizations

Standards MEAP raquo Standards MEAP raquo English Language Arts VIII103 (Ideas in Action)English Language Arts VIII103 (Ideas in Action) raquoraquo Social Studies II11 II22 II31 (Geographic Perspective) IV11 Social Studies II11 II22 II31 (Geographic Perspective) IV11

(Economic Perspective)(Economic Perspective) raquoraquo Mathematics III11 (Data Analysis amp Statistics) Mathematics III11 (Data Analysis amp Statistics) raquoraquo Science IIIEE55 IIIMEHS56 (Use Scientific Knowledge from the Life Science IIIEE55 IIIMEHS56 (Use Scientific Knowledge from the Life

Sciences in Real-World Contexts)Sciences in Real-World Contexts) Curriculum raquo Curriculum raquo A Sustainable Development Curriculum Framework for A Sustainable Development Curriculum Framework for

World History amp Cultures World History amp Cultures (9-12)(9-12)

Earth connectionEarth connection

School gardensSchool gardens Natural habitatsNatural habitats GreenhousesGreenhouses Rain gardensRain gardens Outdoor classroomsOutdoor classrooms Project learningProject learning Care for Eco-systemsCare for Eco-systems

Outcomes and Goals of Outcomes and Goals of Sustainability EducationSustainability Education

The goal of sustainability is simple The goal of sustainability is simple to prepare to prepare students to be effective caring citizens in a diverse students to be effective caring citizens in a diverse democratic and ecologically health societydemocratic and ecologically health society With its With its focus on developing a positive future sustainability focus on developing a positive future sustainability promotes students sense of connection purpose and promotes students sense of connection purpose and social consciousness while developing values-based social consciousness while developing values-based decision-making and problem-solving skills decision-making and problem-solving skills Sustainability education raises the bar on inquiry and Sustainability education raises the bar on inquiry and requires that learners think critically make connections requires that learners think critically make connections and grapple with compelling questions and grapple with compelling questions

sustainability educationsustainability education

In brief sustainability education fosters the following In brief sustainability education fosters the following an integrated scientific social and ecological literacyan integrated scientific social and ecological literacy critical thinking decision-making collaborative problem-critical thinking decision-making collaborative problem-

solving and interpersonal communication solving and interpersonal communication appropriate applications of technology that help solve appropriate applications of technology that help solve

not create problemsnot create problems equity justice inclusivity and respect for all peopleequity justice inclusivity and respect for all people a pedagogy that fosters community vision and a pedagogy that fosters community vision and

compassion compassion

hellip

Systems thinkinggtSystems thinkinggt VisioninggtVisioninggt ValuesgtValuesgt Action plansIndicatorsgtAction plansIndicatorsgt CurriculumprojectsCurriculumprojects

Current TrendsCurrent Trends

a greater emphasis on putting the a greater emphasis on putting the movements innovations into broad movements innovations into broad practicepractice

a need to communicate with a much larger a need to communicate with a much larger publicpublic

increased attention to redesigning human increased attention to redesigning human institutions especially in education institutions especially in education economics and governanceeconomics and governance

a broadened sense of participationa broadened sense of participation

Principles of SustainabilityPrinciples of Sustainability

Ecology

Economy

Equity

Note The term Equity is used in this diagram and elsewhere in Note The term Equity is used in this diagram and elsewhere in this report as shorthand for Social equity and social connectionthis report as shorthand for Social equity and social connection

Holistic StudiesHolistic Studies

Biophysical system StudiesBiophysical system Studies

Economic System StudiesEconomic System Studies

Social System StudiesSocial System Studies

Sustainability educationSustainability education

Sustainability education includes a focus on Sustainability education includes a focus on academic interest and career goals However in academic interest and career goals However in addition addition sustainability education prepares a sustainability education prepares a student both for ldquomaking a livingrdquo as well as student both for ldquomaking a livingrdquo as well as for living in a more sustainable wayfor living in a more sustainable way Sustainability education goes beyond Sustainability education goes beyond preparation for a career and prepares humans preparation for a career and prepares humans to live on the planet in a way that doesnrsquot to live on the planet in a way that doesnrsquot jeopardize opportunities for others alive today or jeopardize opportunities for others alive today or for future generations for future generations

sustainability sustainability curriculumcurriculum

So our task is to create a So our task is to create a new sustainability new sustainability curriculum that allows curriculum that allows students to learn and students to learn and practice the 3 Ersquoshellipecology practice the 3 Ersquoshellipecology equity economic equity economic

FOOD SYSTEM HISTORYFOOD SYSTEM HISTORY

What events led to the development of the current What events led to the development of the current food systemfood system

The economic patterns of the current food system were The economic patterns of the current food system were established through colonialism beginningestablished through colonialism beginning

around the time of Columbus Main traits includearound the time of Columbus Main traits include 1) resources being extracted from the colonized country 1) resources being extracted from the colonized country

to the colonizers countriesto the colonizers countries 2) economic dependency on few commodities2) economic dependency on few commodities 3) unequal terms of trade3) unequal terms of trade 4) social hierarchies and inequality that were 4) social hierarchies and inequality that were

institutionalized through slaveryinstitutionalized through slavery

US Food SystemUS Food System

The Food System hellipLife CycleThe Food System hellipLife Cycle Origin of ResourcegtAgricultural Origin of ResourcegtAgricultural

ProductiongtFood ProcessinggtPackaging ProductiongtFood ProcessinggtPackaging ampDistributiongtPreparation amp ampDistributiongtPreparation amp ConsumptiongtEnd of LifegtDisposalConsumptiongtEnd of LifegtDisposal

Patterns of UsePatterns of Use Americans enjoy a diverse abundance of cheap Americans enjoy a diverse abundance of cheap

food ndash spending a mere 101 of our disposable food ndash spending a mere 101 of our disposable income on food But store prices donrsquot reveal the income on food But store prices donrsquot reveal the external costs ndash economic social andexternal costs ndash economic social and

environmental ndash that impact the sustainability of environmental ndash that impact the sustainability of the food system Considering the full cycle of the the food system Considering the full cycle of the US food system aids in making the connection US food system aids in making the connection between consumption behaviors and production between consumption behaviors and production practices Following are a few pertinent practices Following are a few pertinent examples of unsustainable trends in the US examples of unsustainable trends in the US food systemfood system

Agricultural ProductionAgricultural Production

1048707 1048707 Farmers account for less than 1 of our population and the Farmers account for less than 1 of our population and the average age of farmers is rapidly increasingaverage age of farmers is rapidly increasing

1048707 1048707 Eight percent of all farms account for about 68 of agricultural Eight percent of all farms account for about 68 of agricultural productionproduction

1048707 1048707 A mere 19 cents of every dollar spent on food in 2000 went back to A mere 19 cents of every dollar spent on food in 2000 went back to the farm (in 1975 it was 40 cents)the farm (in 1975 it was 40 cents)

1048707 1048707 Three out of every four farm households earned the majority of their Three out of every four farm households earned the majority of their income from off-farm sourcesincome from off-farm sources

1048707 1048707 Fifty-two percent of farm workers are ldquoillegalrdquoFifty-two percent of farm workers are ldquoillegalrdquo

1048707 1048707 The nationrsquos cropland acreage decline from 420 million acres in The nationrsquos cropland acreage decline from 420 million acres in 1982 to 370 million acres in 2001 ndash a decrease of 121982 to 370 million acres in 2001 ndash a decrease of 12

Agricultural ProductionAgricultural Production

1048707 1048707 The rate of groundwater withdrawal exceeds The rate of groundwater withdrawal exceeds recharge rates in major agricultural regionsrecharge rates in major agricultural regions

1048707 1048707 As a result of nutrient runoff in the agricultural As a result of nutrient runoff in the agricultural upper regions of the Mississippi River the Gulf of upper regions of the Mississippi River the Gulf of Mexico is now the 3rd largest hypoxic ldquodead zonerdquo Mexico is now the 3rd largest hypoxic ldquodead zonerdquo in the worldin the world

1048707 1048707 In 2001 18 billion tons of topsoil were lost to In 2001 18 billion tons of topsoil were lost to erosion ndash or over 200000 tons each hourerosion ndash or over 200000 tons each hour

1048707 1048707 Despite tenfold increase in insecticide use since Despite tenfold increase in insecticide use since 1945 crop losses due to insect damage have nearly 1945 crop losses due to insect damage have nearly doubleddoubled

1048707 1048707 Agricultural activities were responsible for 67 of Agricultural activities were responsible for 67 of total US greenhouse gas emissions in 2002 total US greenhouse gas emissions in 2002 Livestock are major contributorsLivestock are major contributors

Consumption PatternsConsumption Patterns

The onslaught of social and environmental impacts of modernThe onslaught of social and environmental impacts of modern agriculture is in part driven by our consumption behaviorsagriculture is in part driven by our consumption behaviors 1048707 1048707 In 2000 the US food supply provided 3800 calories perIn 2000 the US food supply provided 3800 calories per person per day Accounting for waste the average Americanperson per day Accounting for waste the average American consumed 2700 calories per day ndash an increase of 245 fromconsumed 2700 calories per day ndash an increase of 245 from 19701970 1048707 1048707 In 2002 Americans ate 200 pounds of meat per person whichIn 2002 Americans ate 200 pounds of meat per person which is up 22 pounds from 1970 Over half of grains grown are fedis up 22 pounds from 1970 Over half of grains grown are fed to animals (see ldquofeed grains to animalsrdquo right)to animals (see ldquofeed grains to animalsrdquo right) 1048707 1048707 The average American eats 32 teaspoons of caloric sweetenersThe average American eats 32 teaspoons of caloric sweeteners ndash ndash mostly sucrose and corn sweeteners ndash per daymostly sucrose and corn sweeteners ndash per day 1048707 1048707 In 2000 64 of US adults were either overweight or obeseIn 2000 64 of US adults were either overweight or obese defined as having a body mass index of 25 or moredefined as having a body mass index of 25 or more 1048707 1048707 Poor nutrition and physical inactivity account for 300000Poor nutrition and physical inactivity account for 300000 premature deaths each year Diet contributes to heart diseasepremature deaths each year Diet contributes to heart disease certain cancers and stroke ndash the three major causes of UScertain cancers and stroke ndash the three major causes of US deathsdeaths 1048707 1048707 In 2003 the cost of obesity-attributed medical expenditures inIn 2003 the cost of obesity-attributed medical expenditures in the US was $75 billion Taxpayers financed half of thesethe US was $75 billion Taxpayers financed half of these 1048707 1048707 26 of the edible food available is wasted at the consumer26 of the edible food available is wasted at the consumer levellevel

On-farm production amounts to only 20 of the total system energy On-farm production amounts to only 20 of the total system energy 40 of the ag production energy goes into40 of the ag production energy goes into

making chemical fertilizers and pesticidesmaking chemical fertilizers and pesticides 1048707 1048707 Large amounts of energy go into processing transportingLarge amounts of energy go into processing transporting 1048707 1048707 On-farm production amounts to only 20 of the totalOn-farm production amounts to only 20 of the total storing and serving foodstoring and serving food 1048707 1048707 Reliance on large fossil fuel inputs makes the food systemReliance on large fossil fuel inputs makes the food system increasingly vulnerableincreasingly vulnerable 1048707 1048707 Consolidation of farms animal production facilities meatConsolidation of farms animal production facilities meat packing plants food processing operation and distributionpacking plants food processing operation and distribution

Consolidation in the food system is also Consolidation in the food system is also concentrating management decisions into concentrating management decisions into fewer hands raising questions offewer hands raising questions of

growing market control by a few growing market control by a few corporations For examplecorporations For example

1048707 1048707 79 of the beef packing market is 79 of the beef packing market is controlled by 4 firms 4 firms control 80 controlled by 4 firms 4 firms control 80 of soybean processingof soybean processing

1048707 1048707 The top five food retailers sell 42 of The top five food retailers sell 42 of Americarsquos food (in 1997 it was only 27)Americarsquos food (in 1997 it was only 27)

middot An average food item in the US travels 1500 milesmiddot An average food item in the US travels 1500 miles middot 90 of vegetables are gown in the San Joaquin Valley middot 90 of vegetables are gown in the San Joaquin Valley

in CAin CA

Solutions and Sustainable Solutions and Sustainable AlternativesAlternatives

Eat LocallyEat Locally Eat Less MeatEat Less Meat Eat OrganicEat Organic Use Less RefrigerationUse Less Refrigeration

MODERN FOOD SYSTEMSMODERN FOOD SYSTEMS

Changing the footprint goes beyond individual actions Changing the footprint goes beyond individual actions and requires changes in structures policies economic and requires changes in structures policies economic practices etcpractices etc

Educators Play an Important RoleEducators Play an Important Role As educators we play a very special role We As educators we play a very special role We

influence not only students by how and what we influence not only students by how and what we teach but also parents and community members By teach but also parents and community members By embracing sustainability as a vital topic within the embracing sustainability as a vital topic within the classroom we can help students internalize the classroom we can help students internalize the importance of a high quality of life for all Teaching importance of a high quality of life for all Teaching sustainability cannot happen by teaching single sustainability cannot happen by teaching single module lessons but can happen by integrating module lessons but can happen by integrating sustainability themes throughout all courses of sustainability themes throughout all courses of studystudy

State of KentuckyState of Kentucky

Kentucky can lead the way to a new model for a healthy and robust Kentucky can lead the way to a new model for a healthy and robust food systemfood system

We believe that transitioning the entire State of Kentucky to a We believe that transitioning the entire State of Kentucky to a sustainable food system will sustainable food system will

Provide more economic opportunity than the current systemProvide more economic opportunity than the current system Strengthen rural communitiesStrengthen rural communities Employ state of the art environmental management systemsEmploy state of the art environmental management systems Lift the fortunes of the food and farming industryLift the fortunes of the food and farming industry Create pride of placeCreate pride of place Offer hope of meaningful opportunities for workers in the industry Offer hope of meaningful opportunities for workers in the industry

andand Lead a world-wide demand for health and quality in everyday livingLead a world-wide demand for health and quality in everyday living

Promoting Sustainable Local Promoting Sustainable Local Food SystemsFood Systems

Farmers marketsFarmers markets Community and school gardensCommunity and school gardens Community-supported agriculture Community-supported agriculture

(CSA)(CSA) Pick-your-own farms (U-Pick-It) and Pick-your-own farms (U-Pick-It) and

roadside stands roadside stands

Sustainability Education amp Food Sustainability Education amp Food Systems Programs for K-12 Systems Programs for K-12

SchoolsSchools

AgricultureAgriculture

ThemeTheme (6-12) (6-12) Study ancient or current civilizationsrsquo agricultural practicesStudy ancient or current civilizationsrsquo agricultural practices GoalGoal Create a model of ancient civilizationrsquos farming watering hunting Create a model of ancient civilizationrsquos farming watering hunting

and animal husbandry practices Study relationships between climate and animal husbandry practices Study relationships between climate climate changes natural phenomena population increases or decreases climate changes natural phenomena population increases or decreases crop rotation (or lack there of) deforestation (for land use or fuel) and their crop rotation (or lack there of) deforestation (for land use or fuel) and their impact on food production Discuss current models of agriculture and how impact on food production Discuss current models of agriculture and how they differ from the ancient civilization Discuss impacts and trade-offs of they differ from the ancient civilization Discuss impacts and trade-offs of choices in modern amp ancient civilizationschoices in modern amp ancient civilizations

Standards MEAP raquo Standards MEAP raquo English Language Arts VIII103 (Ideas in Action)English Language Arts VIII103 (Ideas in Action) raquoraquo Social Studies II11 II22 II31 (Geographic Perspective) IV11 Social Studies II11 II22 II31 (Geographic Perspective) IV11

(Economic Perspective)(Economic Perspective) raquoraquo Mathematics III11 (Data Analysis amp Statistics) Mathematics III11 (Data Analysis amp Statistics) raquoraquo Science IIIEE55 IIIMEHS56 (Use Scientific Knowledge from the Life Science IIIEE55 IIIMEHS56 (Use Scientific Knowledge from the Life

Sciences in Real-World Contexts)Sciences in Real-World Contexts) Curriculum raquo Curriculum raquo A Sustainable Development Curriculum Framework for A Sustainable Development Curriculum Framework for

World History amp Cultures World History amp Cultures (9-12)(9-12)

Earth connectionEarth connection

School gardensSchool gardens Natural habitatsNatural habitats GreenhousesGreenhouses Rain gardensRain gardens Outdoor classroomsOutdoor classrooms Project learningProject learning Care for Eco-systemsCare for Eco-systems

Outcomes and Goals of Outcomes and Goals of Sustainability EducationSustainability Education

The goal of sustainability is simple The goal of sustainability is simple to prepare to prepare students to be effective caring citizens in a diverse students to be effective caring citizens in a diverse democratic and ecologically health societydemocratic and ecologically health society With its With its focus on developing a positive future sustainability focus on developing a positive future sustainability promotes students sense of connection purpose and promotes students sense of connection purpose and social consciousness while developing values-based social consciousness while developing values-based decision-making and problem-solving skills decision-making and problem-solving skills Sustainability education raises the bar on inquiry and Sustainability education raises the bar on inquiry and requires that learners think critically make connections requires that learners think critically make connections and grapple with compelling questions and grapple with compelling questions

sustainability educationsustainability education

In brief sustainability education fosters the following In brief sustainability education fosters the following an integrated scientific social and ecological literacyan integrated scientific social and ecological literacy critical thinking decision-making collaborative problem-critical thinking decision-making collaborative problem-

solving and interpersonal communication solving and interpersonal communication appropriate applications of technology that help solve appropriate applications of technology that help solve

not create problemsnot create problems equity justice inclusivity and respect for all peopleequity justice inclusivity and respect for all people a pedagogy that fosters community vision and a pedagogy that fosters community vision and

compassion compassion

Current TrendsCurrent Trends

a greater emphasis on putting the a greater emphasis on putting the movements innovations into broad movements innovations into broad practicepractice

a need to communicate with a much larger a need to communicate with a much larger publicpublic

increased attention to redesigning human increased attention to redesigning human institutions especially in education institutions especially in education economics and governanceeconomics and governance

a broadened sense of participationa broadened sense of participation

Principles of SustainabilityPrinciples of Sustainability

Ecology

Economy

Equity

Note The term Equity is used in this diagram and elsewhere in Note The term Equity is used in this diagram and elsewhere in this report as shorthand for Social equity and social connectionthis report as shorthand for Social equity and social connection

Holistic StudiesHolistic Studies

Biophysical system StudiesBiophysical system Studies

Economic System StudiesEconomic System Studies

Social System StudiesSocial System Studies

Sustainability educationSustainability education

Sustainability education includes a focus on Sustainability education includes a focus on academic interest and career goals However in academic interest and career goals However in addition addition sustainability education prepares a sustainability education prepares a student both for ldquomaking a livingrdquo as well as student both for ldquomaking a livingrdquo as well as for living in a more sustainable wayfor living in a more sustainable way Sustainability education goes beyond Sustainability education goes beyond preparation for a career and prepares humans preparation for a career and prepares humans to live on the planet in a way that doesnrsquot to live on the planet in a way that doesnrsquot jeopardize opportunities for others alive today or jeopardize opportunities for others alive today or for future generations for future generations

sustainability sustainability curriculumcurriculum

So our task is to create a So our task is to create a new sustainability new sustainability curriculum that allows curriculum that allows students to learn and students to learn and practice the 3 Ersquoshellipecology practice the 3 Ersquoshellipecology equity economic equity economic

FOOD SYSTEM HISTORYFOOD SYSTEM HISTORY

What events led to the development of the current What events led to the development of the current food systemfood system

The economic patterns of the current food system were The economic patterns of the current food system were established through colonialism beginningestablished through colonialism beginning

around the time of Columbus Main traits includearound the time of Columbus Main traits include 1) resources being extracted from the colonized country 1) resources being extracted from the colonized country

to the colonizers countriesto the colonizers countries 2) economic dependency on few commodities2) economic dependency on few commodities 3) unequal terms of trade3) unequal terms of trade 4) social hierarchies and inequality that were 4) social hierarchies and inequality that were

institutionalized through slaveryinstitutionalized through slavery

US Food SystemUS Food System

The Food System hellipLife CycleThe Food System hellipLife Cycle Origin of ResourcegtAgricultural Origin of ResourcegtAgricultural

ProductiongtFood ProcessinggtPackaging ProductiongtFood ProcessinggtPackaging ampDistributiongtPreparation amp ampDistributiongtPreparation amp ConsumptiongtEnd of LifegtDisposalConsumptiongtEnd of LifegtDisposal

Patterns of UsePatterns of Use Americans enjoy a diverse abundance of cheap Americans enjoy a diverse abundance of cheap

food ndash spending a mere 101 of our disposable food ndash spending a mere 101 of our disposable income on food But store prices donrsquot reveal the income on food But store prices donrsquot reveal the external costs ndash economic social andexternal costs ndash economic social and

environmental ndash that impact the sustainability of environmental ndash that impact the sustainability of the food system Considering the full cycle of the the food system Considering the full cycle of the US food system aids in making the connection US food system aids in making the connection between consumption behaviors and production between consumption behaviors and production practices Following are a few pertinent practices Following are a few pertinent examples of unsustainable trends in the US examples of unsustainable trends in the US food systemfood system

Agricultural ProductionAgricultural Production

1048707 1048707 Farmers account for less than 1 of our population and the Farmers account for less than 1 of our population and the average age of farmers is rapidly increasingaverage age of farmers is rapidly increasing

1048707 1048707 Eight percent of all farms account for about 68 of agricultural Eight percent of all farms account for about 68 of agricultural productionproduction

1048707 1048707 A mere 19 cents of every dollar spent on food in 2000 went back to A mere 19 cents of every dollar spent on food in 2000 went back to the farm (in 1975 it was 40 cents)the farm (in 1975 it was 40 cents)

1048707 1048707 Three out of every four farm households earned the majority of their Three out of every four farm households earned the majority of their income from off-farm sourcesincome from off-farm sources

1048707 1048707 Fifty-two percent of farm workers are ldquoillegalrdquoFifty-two percent of farm workers are ldquoillegalrdquo

1048707 1048707 The nationrsquos cropland acreage decline from 420 million acres in The nationrsquos cropland acreage decline from 420 million acres in 1982 to 370 million acres in 2001 ndash a decrease of 121982 to 370 million acres in 2001 ndash a decrease of 12

Agricultural ProductionAgricultural Production

1048707 1048707 The rate of groundwater withdrawal exceeds The rate of groundwater withdrawal exceeds recharge rates in major agricultural regionsrecharge rates in major agricultural regions

1048707 1048707 As a result of nutrient runoff in the agricultural As a result of nutrient runoff in the agricultural upper regions of the Mississippi River the Gulf of upper regions of the Mississippi River the Gulf of Mexico is now the 3rd largest hypoxic ldquodead zonerdquo Mexico is now the 3rd largest hypoxic ldquodead zonerdquo in the worldin the world

1048707 1048707 In 2001 18 billion tons of topsoil were lost to In 2001 18 billion tons of topsoil were lost to erosion ndash or over 200000 tons each hourerosion ndash or over 200000 tons each hour

1048707 1048707 Despite tenfold increase in insecticide use since Despite tenfold increase in insecticide use since 1945 crop losses due to insect damage have nearly 1945 crop losses due to insect damage have nearly doubleddoubled

1048707 1048707 Agricultural activities were responsible for 67 of Agricultural activities were responsible for 67 of total US greenhouse gas emissions in 2002 total US greenhouse gas emissions in 2002 Livestock are major contributorsLivestock are major contributors

Consumption PatternsConsumption Patterns

The onslaught of social and environmental impacts of modernThe onslaught of social and environmental impacts of modern agriculture is in part driven by our consumption behaviorsagriculture is in part driven by our consumption behaviors 1048707 1048707 In 2000 the US food supply provided 3800 calories perIn 2000 the US food supply provided 3800 calories per person per day Accounting for waste the average Americanperson per day Accounting for waste the average American consumed 2700 calories per day ndash an increase of 245 fromconsumed 2700 calories per day ndash an increase of 245 from 19701970 1048707 1048707 In 2002 Americans ate 200 pounds of meat per person whichIn 2002 Americans ate 200 pounds of meat per person which is up 22 pounds from 1970 Over half of grains grown are fedis up 22 pounds from 1970 Over half of grains grown are fed to animals (see ldquofeed grains to animalsrdquo right)to animals (see ldquofeed grains to animalsrdquo right) 1048707 1048707 The average American eats 32 teaspoons of caloric sweetenersThe average American eats 32 teaspoons of caloric sweeteners ndash ndash mostly sucrose and corn sweeteners ndash per daymostly sucrose and corn sweeteners ndash per day 1048707 1048707 In 2000 64 of US adults were either overweight or obeseIn 2000 64 of US adults were either overweight or obese defined as having a body mass index of 25 or moredefined as having a body mass index of 25 or more 1048707 1048707 Poor nutrition and physical inactivity account for 300000Poor nutrition and physical inactivity account for 300000 premature deaths each year Diet contributes to heart diseasepremature deaths each year Diet contributes to heart disease certain cancers and stroke ndash the three major causes of UScertain cancers and stroke ndash the three major causes of US deathsdeaths 1048707 1048707 In 2003 the cost of obesity-attributed medical expenditures inIn 2003 the cost of obesity-attributed medical expenditures in the US was $75 billion Taxpayers financed half of thesethe US was $75 billion Taxpayers financed half of these 1048707 1048707 26 of the edible food available is wasted at the consumer26 of the edible food available is wasted at the consumer levellevel

On-farm production amounts to only 20 of the total system energy On-farm production amounts to only 20 of the total system energy 40 of the ag production energy goes into40 of the ag production energy goes into

making chemical fertilizers and pesticidesmaking chemical fertilizers and pesticides 1048707 1048707 Large amounts of energy go into processing transportingLarge amounts of energy go into processing transporting 1048707 1048707 On-farm production amounts to only 20 of the totalOn-farm production amounts to only 20 of the total storing and serving foodstoring and serving food 1048707 1048707 Reliance on large fossil fuel inputs makes the food systemReliance on large fossil fuel inputs makes the food system increasingly vulnerableincreasingly vulnerable 1048707 1048707 Consolidation of farms animal production facilities meatConsolidation of farms animal production facilities meat packing plants food processing operation and distributionpacking plants food processing operation and distribution

Consolidation in the food system is also Consolidation in the food system is also concentrating management decisions into concentrating management decisions into fewer hands raising questions offewer hands raising questions of

growing market control by a few growing market control by a few corporations For examplecorporations For example

1048707 1048707 79 of the beef packing market is 79 of the beef packing market is controlled by 4 firms 4 firms control 80 controlled by 4 firms 4 firms control 80 of soybean processingof soybean processing

1048707 1048707 The top five food retailers sell 42 of The top five food retailers sell 42 of Americarsquos food (in 1997 it was only 27)Americarsquos food (in 1997 it was only 27)

middot An average food item in the US travels 1500 milesmiddot An average food item in the US travels 1500 miles middot 90 of vegetables are gown in the San Joaquin Valley middot 90 of vegetables are gown in the San Joaquin Valley

in CAin CA

Solutions and Sustainable Solutions and Sustainable AlternativesAlternatives

Eat LocallyEat Locally Eat Less MeatEat Less Meat Eat OrganicEat Organic Use Less RefrigerationUse Less Refrigeration

MODERN FOOD SYSTEMSMODERN FOOD SYSTEMS

Changing the footprint goes beyond individual actions Changing the footprint goes beyond individual actions and requires changes in structures policies economic and requires changes in structures policies economic practices etcpractices etc

Educators Play an Important RoleEducators Play an Important Role As educators we play a very special role We As educators we play a very special role We

influence not only students by how and what we influence not only students by how and what we teach but also parents and community members By teach but also parents and community members By embracing sustainability as a vital topic within the embracing sustainability as a vital topic within the classroom we can help students internalize the classroom we can help students internalize the importance of a high quality of life for all Teaching importance of a high quality of life for all Teaching sustainability cannot happen by teaching single sustainability cannot happen by teaching single module lessons but can happen by integrating module lessons but can happen by integrating sustainability themes throughout all courses of sustainability themes throughout all courses of studystudy

State of KentuckyState of Kentucky

Kentucky can lead the way to a new model for a healthy and robust Kentucky can lead the way to a new model for a healthy and robust food systemfood system

We believe that transitioning the entire State of Kentucky to a We believe that transitioning the entire State of Kentucky to a sustainable food system will sustainable food system will

Provide more economic opportunity than the current systemProvide more economic opportunity than the current system Strengthen rural communitiesStrengthen rural communities Employ state of the art environmental management systemsEmploy state of the art environmental management systems Lift the fortunes of the food and farming industryLift the fortunes of the food and farming industry Create pride of placeCreate pride of place Offer hope of meaningful opportunities for workers in the industry Offer hope of meaningful opportunities for workers in the industry

andand Lead a world-wide demand for health and quality in everyday livingLead a world-wide demand for health and quality in everyday living

Promoting Sustainable Local Promoting Sustainable Local Food SystemsFood Systems

Farmers marketsFarmers markets Community and school gardensCommunity and school gardens Community-supported agriculture Community-supported agriculture

(CSA)(CSA) Pick-your-own farms (U-Pick-It) and Pick-your-own farms (U-Pick-It) and

roadside stands roadside stands

Sustainability Education amp Food Sustainability Education amp Food Systems Programs for K-12 Systems Programs for K-12

SchoolsSchools

AgricultureAgriculture

ThemeTheme (6-12) (6-12) Study ancient or current civilizationsrsquo agricultural practicesStudy ancient or current civilizationsrsquo agricultural practices GoalGoal Create a model of ancient civilizationrsquos farming watering hunting Create a model of ancient civilizationrsquos farming watering hunting

and animal husbandry practices Study relationships between climate and animal husbandry practices Study relationships between climate climate changes natural phenomena population increases or decreases climate changes natural phenomena population increases or decreases crop rotation (or lack there of) deforestation (for land use or fuel) and their crop rotation (or lack there of) deforestation (for land use or fuel) and their impact on food production Discuss current models of agriculture and how impact on food production Discuss current models of agriculture and how they differ from the ancient civilization Discuss impacts and trade-offs of they differ from the ancient civilization Discuss impacts and trade-offs of choices in modern amp ancient civilizationschoices in modern amp ancient civilizations

Standards MEAP raquo Standards MEAP raquo English Language Arts VIII103 (Ideas in Action)English Language Arts VIII103 (Ideas in Action) raquoraquo Social Studies II11 II22 II31 (Geographic Perspective) IV11 Social Studies II11 II22 II31 (Geographic Perspective) IV11

(Economic Perspective)(Economic Perspective) raquoraquo Mathematics III11 (Data Analysis amp Statistics) Mathematics III11 (Data Analysis amp Statistics) raquoraquo Science IIIEE55 IIIMEHS56 (Use Scientific Knowledge from the Life Science IIIEE55 IIIMEHS56 (Use Scientific Knowledge from the Life

Sciences in Real-World Contexts)Sciences in Real-World Contexts) Curriculum raquo Curriculum raquo A Sustainable Development Curriculum Framework for A Sustainable Development Curriculum Framework for

World History amp Cultures World History amp Cultures (9-12)(9-12)

Earth connectionEarth connection

School gardensSchool gardens Natural habitatsNatural habitats GreenhousesGreenhouses Rain gardensRain gardens Outdoor classroomsOutdoor classrooms Project learningProject learning Care for Eco-systemsCare for Eco-systems

Outcomes and Goals of Outcomes and Goals of Sustainability EducationSustainability Education

The goal of sustainability is simple The goal of sustainability is simple to prepare to prepare students to be effective caring citizens in a diverse students to be effective caring citizens in a diverse democratic and ecologically health societydemocratic and ecologically health society With its With its focus on developing a positive future sustainability focus on developing a positive future sustainability promotes students sense of connection purpose and promotes students sense of connection purpose and social consciousness while developing values-based social consciousness while developing values-based decision-making and problem-solving skills decision-making and problem-solving skills Sustainability education raises the bar on inquiry and Sustainability education raises the bar on inquiry and requires that learners think critically make connections requires that learners think critically make connections and grapple with compelling questions and grapple with compelling questions

sustainability educationsustainability education

In brief sustainability education fosters the following In brief sustainability education fosters the following an integrated scientific social and ecological literacyan integrated scientific social and ecological literacy critical thinking decision-making collaborative problem-critical thinking decision-making collaborative problem-

solving and interpersonal communication solving and interpersonal communication appropriate applications of technology that help solve appropriate applications of technology that help solve

not create problemsnot create problems equity justice inclusivity and respect for all peopleequity justice inclusivity and respect for all people a pedagogy that fosters community vision and a pedagogy that fosters community vision and

compassion compassion

Principles of SustainabilityPrinciples of Sustainability

Ecology

Economy

Equity

Note The term Equity is used in this diagram and elsewhere in Note The term Equity is used in this diagram and elsewhere in this report as shorthand for Social equity and social connectionthis report as shorthand for Social equity and social connection

Holistic StudiesHolistic Studies

Biophysical system StudiesBiophysical system Studies

Economic System StudiesEconomic System Studies

Social System StudiesSocial System Studies

Sustainability educationSustainability education

Sustainability education includes a focus on Sustainability education includes a focus on academic interest and career goals However in academic interest and career goals However in addition addition sustainability education prepares a sustainability education prepares a student both for ldquomaking a livingrdquo as well as student both for ldquomaking a livingrdquo as well as for living in a more sustainable wayfor living in a more sustainable way Sustainability education goes beyond Sustainability education goes beyond preparation for a career and prepares humans preparation for a career and prepares humans to live on the planet in a way that doesnrsquot to live on the planet in a way that doesnrsquot jeopardize opportunities for others alive today or jeopardize opportunities for others alive today or for future generations for future generations

sustainability sustainability curriculumcurriculum

So our task is to create a So our task is to create a new sustainability new sustainability curriculum that allows curriculum that allows students to learn and students to learn and practice the 3 Ersquoshellipecology practice the 3 Ersquoshellipecology equity economic equity economic

FOOD SYSTEM HISTORYFOOD SYSTEM HISTORY

What events led to the development of the current What events led to the development of the current food systemfood system

The economic patterns of the current food system were The economic patterns of the current food system were established through colonialism beginningestablished through colonialism beginning

around the time of Columbus Main traits includearound the time of Columbus Main traits include 1) resources being extracted from the colonized country 1) resources being extracted from the colonized country

to the colonizers countriesto the colonizers countries 2) economic dependency on few commodities2) economic dependency on few commodities 3) unequal terms of trade3) unequal terms of trade 4) social hierarchies and inequality that were 4) social hierarchies and inequality that were

institutionalized through slaveryinstitutionalized through slavery

US Food SystemUS Food System

The Food System hellipLife CycleThe Food System hellipLife Cycle Origin of ResourcegtAgricultural Origin of ResourcegtAgricultural

ProductiongtFood ProcessinggtPackaging ProductiongtFood ProcessinggtPackaging ampDistributiongtPreparation amp ampDistributiongtPreparation amp ConsumptiongtEnd of LifegtDisposalConsumptiongtEnd of LifegtDisposal

Patterns of UsePatterns of Use Americans enjoy a diverse abundance of cheap Americans enjoy a diverse abundance of cheap

food ndash spending a mere 101 of our disposable food ndash spending a mere 101 of our disposable income on food But store prices donrsquot reveal the income on food But store prices donrsquot reveal the external costs ndash economic social andexternal costs ndash economic social and

environmental ndash that impact the sustainability of environmental ndash that impact the sustainability of the food system Considering the full cycle of the the food system Considering the full cycle of the US food system aids in making the connection US food system aids in making the connection between consumption behaviors and production between consumption behaviors and production practices Following are a few pertinent practices Following are a few pertinent examples of unsustainable trends in the US examples of unsustainable trends in the US food systemfood system

Agricultural ProductionAgricultural Production

1048707 1048707 Farmers account for less than 1 of our population and the Farmers account for less than 1 of our population and the average age of farmers is rapidly increasingaverage age of farmers is rapidly increasing

1048707 1048707 Eight percent of all farms account for about 68 of agricultural Eight percent of all farms account for about 68 of agricultural productionproduction

1048707 1048707 A mere 19 cents of every dollar spent on food in 2000 went back to A mere 19 cents of every dollar spent on food in 2000 went back to the farm (in 1975 it was 40 cents)the farm (in 1975 it was 40 cents)

1048707 1048707 Three out of every four farm households earned the majority of their Three out of every four farm households earned the majority of their income from off-farm sourcesincome from off-farm sources

1048707 1048707 Fifty-two percent of farm workers are ldquoillegalrdquoFifty-two percent of farm workers are ldquoillegalrdquo

1048707 1048707 The nationrsquos cropland acreage decline from 420 million acres in The nationrsquos cropland acreage decline from 420 million acres in 1982 to 370 million acres in 2001 ndash a decrease of 121982 to 370 million acres in 2001 ndash a decrease of 12

Agricultural ProductionAgricultural Production

1048707 1048707 The rate of groundwater withdrawal exceeds The rate of groundwater withdrawal exceeds recharge rates in major agricultural regionsrecharge rates in major agricultural regions

1048707 1048707 As a result of nutrient runoff in the agricultural As a result of nutrient runoff in the agricultural upper regions of the Mississippi River the Gulf of upper regions of the Mississippi River the Gulf of Mexico is now the 3rd largest hypoxic ldquodead zonerdquo Mexico is now the 3rd largest hypoxic ldquodead zonerdquo in the worldin the world

1048707 1048707 In 2001 18 billion tons of topsoil were lost to In 2001 18 billion tons of topsoil were lost to erosion ndash or over 200000 tons each hourerosion ndash or over 200000 tons each hour

1048707 1048707 Despite tenfold increase in insecticide use since Despite tenfold increase in insecticide use since 1945 crop losses due to insect damage have nearly 1945 crop losses due to insect damage have nearly doubleddoubled

1048707 1048707 Agricultural activities were responsible for 67 of Agricultural activities were responsible for 67 of total US greenhouse gas emissions in 2002 total US greenhouse gas emissions in 2002 Livestock are major contributorsLivestock are major contributors

Consumption PatternsConsumption Patterns

The onslaught of social and environmental impacts of modernThe onslaught of social and environmental impacts of modern agriculture is in part driven by our consumption behaviorsagriculture is in part driven by our consumption behaviors 1048707 1048707 In 2000 the US food supply provided 3800 calories perIn 2000 the US food supply provided 3800 calories per person per day Accounting for waste the average Americanperson per day Accounting for waste the average American consumed 2700 calories per day ndash an increase of 245 fromconsumed 2700 calories per day ndash an increase of 245 from 19701970 1048707 1048707 In 2002 Americans ate 200 pounds of meat per person whichIn 2002 Americans ate 200 pounds of meat per person which is up 22 pounds from 1970 Over half of grains grown are fedis up 22 pounds from 1970 Over half of grains grown are fed to animals (see ldquofeed grains to animalsrdquo right)to animals (see ldquofeed grains to animalsrdquo right) 1048707 1048707 The average American eats 32 teaspoons of caloric sweetenersThe average American eats 32 teaspoons of caloric sweeteners ndash ndash mostly sucrose and corn sweeteners ndash per daymostly sucrose and corn sweeteners ndash per day 1048707 1048707 In 2000 64 of US adults were either overweight or obeseIn 2000 64 of US adults were either overweight or obese defined as having a body mass index of 25 or moredefined as having a body mass index of 25 or more 1048707 1048707 Poor nutrition and physical inactivity account for 300000Poor nutrition and physical inactivity account for 300000 premature deaths each year Diet contributes to heart diseasepremature deaths each year Diet contributes to heart disease certain cancers and stroke ndash the three major causes of UScertain cancers and stroke ndash the three major causes of US deathsdeaths 1048707 1048707 In 2003 the cost of obesity-attributed medical expenditures inIn 2003 the cost of obesity-attributed medical expenditures in the US was $75 billion Taxpayers financed half of thesethe US was $75 billion Taxpayers financed half of these 1048707 1048707 26 of the edible food available is wasted at the consumer26 of the edible food available is wasted at the consumer levellevel

On-farm production amounts to only 20 of the total system energy On-farm production amounts to only 20 of the total system energy 40 of the ag production energy goes into40 of the ag production energy goes into

making chemical fertilizers and pesticidesmaking chemical fertilizers and pesticides 1048707 1048707 Large amounts of energy go into processing transportingLarge amounts of energy go into processing transporting 1048707 1048707 On-farm production amounts to only 20 of the totalOn-farm production amounts to only 20 of the total storing and serving foodstoring and serving food 1048707 1048707 Reliance on large fossil fuel inputs makes the food systemReliance on large fossil fuel inputs makes the food system increasingly vulnerableincreasingly vulnerable 1048707 1048707 Consolidation of farms animal production facilities meatConsolidation of farms animal production facilities meat packing plants food processing operation and distributionpacking plants food processing operation and distribution

Consolidation in the food system is also Consolidation in the food system is also concentrating management decisions into concentrating management decisions into fewer hands raising questions offewer hands raising questions of

growing market control by a few growing market control by a few corporations For examplecorporations For example

1048707 1048707 79 of the beef packing market is 79 of the beef packing market is controlled by 4 firms 4 firms control 80 controlled by 4 firms 4 firms control 80 of soybean processingof soybean processing

1048707 1048707 The top five food retailers sell 42 of The top five food retailers sell 42 of Americarsquos food (in 1997 it was only 27)Americarsquos food (in 1997 it was only 27)

middot An average food item in the US travels 1500 milesmiddot An average food item in the US travels 1500 miles middot 90 of vegetables are gown in the San Joaquin Valley middot 90 of vegetables are gown in the San Joaquin Valley

in CAin CA

Solutions and Sustainable Solutions and Sustainable AlternativesAlternatives

Eat LocallyEat Locally Eat Less MeatEat Less Meat Eat OrganicEat Organic Use Less RefrigerationUse Less Refrigeration

MODERN FOOD SYSTEMSMODERN FOOD SYSTEMS

Changing the footprint goes beyond individual actions Changing the footprint goes beyond individual actions and requires changes in structures policies economic and requires changes in structures policies economic practices etcpractices etc

Educators Play an Important RoleEducators Play an Important Role As educators we play a very special role We As educators we play a very special role We

influence not only students by how and what we influence not only students by how and what we teach but also parents and community members By teach but also parents and community members By embracing sustainability as a vital topic within the embracing sustainability as a vital topic within the classroom we can help students internalize the classroom we can help students internalize the importance of a high quality of life for all Teaching importance of a high quality of life for all Teaching sustainability cannot happen by teaching single sustainability cannot happen by teaching single module lessons but can happen by integrating module lessons but can happen by integrating sustainability themes throughout all courses of sustainability themes throughout all courses of studystudy

State of KentuckyState of Kentucky

Kentucky can lead the way to a new model for a healthy and robust Kentucky can lead the way to a new model for a healthy and robust food systemfood system

We believe that transitioning the entire State of Kentucky to a We believe that transitioning the entire State of Kentucky to a sustainable food system will sustainable food system will

Provide more economic opportunity than the current systemProvide more economic opportunity than the current system Strengthen rural communitiesStrengthen rural communities Employ state of the art environmental management systemsEmploy state of the art environmental management systems Lift the fortunes of the food and farming industryLift the fortunes of the food and farming industry Create pride of placeCreate pride of place Offer hope of meaningful opportunities for workers in the industry Offer hope of meaningful opportunities for workers in the industry

andand Lead a world-wide demand for health and quality in everyday livingLead a world-wide demand for health and quality in everyday living

Promoting Sustainable Local Promoting Sustainable Local Food SystemsFood Systems

Farmers marketsFarmers markets Community and school gardensCommunity and school gardens Community-supported agriculture Community-supported agriculture

(CSA)(CSA) Pick-your-own farms (U-Pick-It) and Pick-your-own farms (U-Pick-It) and

roadside stands roadside stands

Sustainability Education amp Food Sustainability Education amp Food Systems Programs for K-12 Systems Programs for K-12

SchoolsSchools

AgricultureAgriculture

ThemeTheme (6-12) (6-12) Study ancient or current civilizationsrsquo agricultural practicesStudy ancient or current civilizationsrsquo agricultural practices GoalGoal Create a model of ancient civilizationrsquos farming watering hunting Create a model of ancient civilizationrsquos farming watering hunting

and animal husbandry practices Study relationships between climate and animal husbandry practices Study relationships between climate climate changes natural phenomena population increases or decreases climate changes natural phenomena population increases or decreases crop rotation (or lack there of) deforestation (for land use or fuel) and their crop rotation (or lack there of) deforestation (for land use or fuel) and their impact on food production Discuss current models of agriculture and how impact on food production Discuss current models of agriculture and how they differ from the ancient civilization Discuss impacts and trade-offs of they differ from the ancient civilization Discuss impacts and trade-offs of choices in modern amp ancient civilizationschoices in modern amp ancient civilizations

Standards MEAP raquo Standards MEAP raquo English Language Arts VIII103 (Ideas in Action)English Language Arts VIII103 (Ideas in Action) raquoraquo Social Studies II11 II22 II31 (Geographic Perspective) IV11 Social Studies II11 II22 II31 (Geographic Perspective) IV11

(Economic Perspective)(Economic Perspective) raquoraquo Mathematics III11 (Data Analysis amp Statistics) Mathematics III11 (Data Analysis amp Statistics) raquoraquo Science IIIEE55 IIIMEHS56 (Use Scientific Knowledge from the Life Science IIIEE55 IIIMEHS56 (Use Scientific Knowledge from the Life

Sciences in Real-World Contexts)Sciences in Real-World Contexts) Curriculum raquo Curriculum raquo A Sustainable Development Curriculum Framework for A Sustainable Development Curriculum Framework for

World History amp Cultures World History amp Cultures (9-12)(9-12)

Earth connectionEarth connection

School gardensSchool gardens Natural habitatsNatural habitats GreenhousesGreenhouses Rain gardensRain gardens Outdoor classroomsOutdoor classrooms Project learningProject learning Care for Eco-systemsCare for Eco-systems

Outcomes and Goals of Outcomes and Goals of Sustainability EducationSustainability Education

The goal of sustainability is simple The goal of sustainability is simple to prepare to prepare students to be effective caring citizens in a diverse students to be effective caring citizens in a diverse democratic and ecologically health societydemocratic and ecologically health society With its With its focus on developing a positive future sustainability focus on developing a positive future sustainability promotes students sense of connection purpose and promotes students sense of connection purpose and social consciousness while developing values-based social consciousness while developing values-based decision-making and problem-solving skills decision-making and problem-solving skills Sustainability education raises the bar on inquiry and Sustainability education raises the bar on inquiry and requires that learners think critically make connections requires that learners think critically make connections and grapple with compelling questions and grapple with compelling questions

sustainability educationsustainability education

In brief sustainability education fosters the following In brief sustainability education fosters the following an integrated scientific social and ecological literacyan integrated scientific social and ecological literacy critical thinking decision-making collaborative problem-critical thinking decision-making collaborative problem-

solving and interpersonal communication solving and interpersonal communication appropriate applications of technology that help solve appropriate applications of technology that help solve

not create problemsnot create problems equity justice inclusivity and respect for all peopleequity justice inclusivity and respect for all people a pedagogy that fosters community vision and a pedagogy that fosters community vision and

compassion compassion

Holistic StudiesHolistic Studies

Biophysical system StudiesBiophysical system Studies

Economic System StudiesEconomic System Studies

Social System StudiesSocial System Studies

Sustainability educationSustainability education

Sustainability education includes a focus on Sustainability education includes a focus on academic interest and career goals However in academic interest and career goals However in addition addition sustainability education prepares a sustainability education prepares a student both for ldquomaking a livingrdquo as well as student both for ldquomaking a livingrdquo as well as for living in a more sustainable wayfor living in a more sustainable way Sustainability education goes beyond Sustainability education goes beyond preparation for a career and prepares humans preparation for a career and prepares humans to live on the planet in a way that doesnrsquot to live on the planet in a way that doesnrsquot jeopardize opportunities for others alive today or jeopardize opportunities for others alive today or for future generations for future generations

sustainability sustainability curriculumcurriculum

So our task is to create a So our task is to create a new sustainability new sustainability curriculum that allows curriculum that allows students to learn and students to learn and practice the 3 Ersquoshellipecology practice the 3 Ersquoshellipecology equity economic equity economic

FOOD SYSTEM HISTORYFOOD SYSTEM HISTORY

What events led to the development of the current What events led to the development of the current food systemfood system

The economic patterns of the current food system were The economic patterns of the current food system were established through colonialism beginningestablished through colonialism beginning

around the time of Columbus Main traits includearound the time of Columbus Main traits include 1) resources being extracted from the colonized country 1) resources being extracted from the colonized country

to the colonizers countriesto the colonizers countries 2) economic dependency on few commodities2) economic dependency on few commodities 3) unequal terms of trade3) unequal terms of trade 4) social hierarchies and inequality that were 4) social hierarchies and inequality that were

institutionalized through slaveryinstitutionalized through slavery

US Food SystemUS Food System

The Food System hellipLife CycleThe Food System hellipLife Cycle Origin of ResourcegtAgricultural Origin of ResourcegtAgricultural

ProductiongtFood ProcessinggtPackaging ProductiongtFood ProcessinggtPackaging ampDistributiongtPreparation amp ampDistributiongtPreparation amp ConsumptiongtEnd of LifegtDisposalConsumptiongtEnd of LifegtDisposal

Patterns of UsePatterns of Use Americans enjoy a diverse abundance of cheap Americans enjoy a diverse abundance of cheap

food ndash spending a mere 101 of our disposable food ndash spending a mere 101 of our disposable income on food But store prices donrsquot reveal the income on food But store prices donrsquot reveal the external costs ndash economic social andexternal costs ndash economic social and

environmental ndash that impact the sustainability of environmental ndash that impact the sustainability of the food system Considering the full cycle of the the food system Considering the full cycle of the US food system aids in making the connection US food system aids in making the connection between consumption behaviors and production between consumption behaviors and production practices Following are a few pertinent practices Following are a few pertinent examples of unsustainable trends in the US examples of unsustainable trends in the US food systemfood system

Agricultural ProductionAgricultural Production

1048707 1048707 Farmers account for less than 1 of our population and the Farmers account for less than 1 of our population and the average age of farmers is rapidly increasingaverage age of farmers is rapidly increasing

1048707 1048707 Eight percent of all farms account for about 68 of agricultural Eight percent of all farms account for about 68 of agricultural productionproduction

1048707 1048707 A mere 19 cents of every dollar spent on food in 2000 went back to A mere 19 cents of every dollar spent on food in 2000 went back to the farm (in 1975 it was 40 cents)the farm (in 1975 it was 40 cents)

1048707 1048707 Three out of every four farm households earned the majority of their Three out of every four farm households earned the majority of their income from off-farm sourcesincome from off-farm sources

1048707 1048707 Fifty-two percent of farm workers are ldquoillegalrdquoFifty-two percent of farm workers are ldquoillegalrdquo

1048707 1048707 The nationrsquos cropland acreage decline from 420 million acres in The nationrsquos cropland acreage decline from 420 million acres in 1982 to 370 million acres in 2001 ndash a decrease of 121982 to 370 million acres in 2001 ndash a decrease of 12

Agricultural ProductionAgricultural Production

1048707 1048707 The rate of groundwater withdrawal exceeds The rate of groundwater withdrawal exceeds recharge rates in major agricultural regionsrecharge rates in major agricultural regions

1048707 1048707 As a result of nutrient runoff in the agricultural As a result of nutrient runoff in the agricultural upper regions of the Mississippi River the Gulf of upper regions of the Mississippi River the Gulf of Mexico is now the 3rd largest hypoxic ldquodead zonerdquo Mexico is now the 3rd largest hypoxic ldquodead zonerdquo in the worldin the world

1048707 1048707 In 2001 18 billion tons of topsoil were lost to In 2001 18 billion tons of topsoil were lost to erosion ndash or over 200000 tons each hourerosion ndash or over 200000 tons each hour

1048707 1048707 Despite tenfold increase in insecticide use since Despite tenfold increase in insecticide use since 1945 crop losses due to insect damage have nearly 1945 crop losses due to insect damage have nearly doubleddoubled

1048707 1048707 Agricultural activities were responsible for 67 of Agricultural activities were responsible for 67 of total US greenhouse gas emissions in 2002 total US greenhouse gas emissions in 2002 Livestock are major contributorsLivestock are major contributors

Consumption PatternsConsumption Patterns

The onslaught of social and environmental impacts of modernThe onslaught of social and environmental impacts of modern agriculture is in part driven by our consumption behaviorsagriculture is in part driven by our consumption behaviors 1048707 1048707 In 2000 the US food supply provided 3800 calories perIn 2000 the US food supply provided 3800 calories per person per day Accounting for waste the average Americanperson per day Accounting for waste the average American consumed 2700 calories per day ndash an increase of 245 fromconsumed 2700 calories per day ndash an increase of 245 from 19701970 1048707 1048707 In 2002 Americans ate 200 pounds of meat per person whichIn 2002 Americans ate 200 pounds of meat per person which is up 22 pounds from 1970 Over half of grains grown are fedis up 22 pounds from 1970 Over half of grains grown are fed to animals (see ldquofeed grains to animalsrdquo right)to animals (see ldquofeed grains to animalsrdquo right) 1048707 1048707 The average American eats 32 teaspoons of caloric sweetenersThe average American eats 32 teaspoons of caloric sweeteners ndash ndash mostly sucrose and corn sweeteners ndash per daymostly sucrose and corn sweeteners ndash per day 1048707 1048707 In 2000 64 of US adults were either overweight or obeseIn 2000 64 of US adults were either overweight or obese defined as having a body mass index of 25 or moredefined as having a body mass index of 25 or more 1048707 1048707 Poor nutrition and physical inactivity account for 300000Poor nutrition and physical inactivity account for 300000 premature deaths each year Diet contributes to heart diseasepremature deaths each year Diet contributes to heart disease certain cancers and stroke ndash the three major causes of UScertain cancers and stroke ndash the three major causes of US deathsdeaths 1048707 1048707 In 2003 the cost of obesity-attributed medical expenditures inIn 2003 the cost of obesity-attributed medical expenditures in the US was $75 billion Taxpayers financed half of thesethe US was $75 billion Taxpayers financed half of these 1048707 1048707 26 of the edible food available is wasted at the consumer26 of the edible food available is wasted at the consumer levellevel

On-farm production amounts to only 20 of the total system energy On-farm production amounts to only 20 of the total system energy 40 of the ag production energy goes into40 of the ag production energy goes into

making chemical fertilizers and pesticidesmaking chemical fertilizers and pesticides 1048707 1048707 Large amounts of energy go into processing transportingLarge amounts of energy go into processing transporting 1048707 1048707 On-farm production amounts to only 20 of the totalOn-farm production amounts to only 20 of the total storing and serving foodstoring and serving food 1048707 1048707 Reliance on large fossil fuel inputs makes the food systemReliance on large fossil fuel inputs makes the food system increasingly vulnerableincreasingly vulnerable 1048707 1048707 Consolidation of farms animal production facilities meatConsolidation of farms animal production facilities meat packing plants food processing operation and distributionpacking plants food processing operation and distribution

Consolidation in the food system is also Consolidation in the food system is also concentrating management decisions into concentrating management decisions into fewer hands raising questions offewer hands raising questions of

growing market control by a few growing market control by a few corporations For examplecorporations For example

1048707 1048707 79 of the beef packing market is 79 of the beef packing market is controlled by 4 firms 4 firms control 80 controlled by 4 firms 4 firms control 80 of soybean processingof soybean processing

1048707 1048707 The top five food retailers sell 42 of The top five food retailers sell 42 of Americarsquos food (in 1997 it was only 27)Americarsquos food (in 1997 it was only 27)

middot An average food item in the US travels 1500 milesmiddot An average food item in the US travels 1500 miles middot 90 of vegetables are gown in the San Joaquin Valley middot 90 of vegetables are gown in the San Joaquin Valley

in CAin CA

Solutions and Sustainable Solutions and Sustainable AlternativesAlternatives

Eat LocallyEat Locally Eat Less MeatEat Less Meat Eat OrganicEat Organic Use Less RefrigerationUse Less Refrigeration

MODERN FOOD SYSTEMSMODERN FOOD SYSTEMS

Changing the footprint goes beyond individual actions Changing the footprint goes beyond individual actions and requires changes in structures policies economic and requires changes in structures policies economic practices etcpractices etc

Educators Play an Important RoleEducators Play an Important Role As educators we play a very special role We As educators we play a very special role We

influence not only students by how and what we influence not only students by how and what we teach but also parents and community members By teach but also parents and community members By embracing sustainability as a vital topic within the embracing sustainability as a vital topic within the classroom we can help students internalize the classroom we can help students internalize the importance of a high quality of life for all Teaching importance of a high quality of life for all Teaching sustainability cannot happen by teaching single sustainability cannot happen by teaching single module lessons but can happen by integrating module lessons but can happen by integrating sustainability themes throughout all courses of sustainability themes throughout all courses of studystudy

State of KentuckyState of Kentucky

Kentucky can lead the way to a new model for a healthy and robust Kentucky can lead the way to a new model for a healthy and robust food systemfood system

We believe that transitioning the entire State of Kentucky to a We believe that transitioning the entire State of Kentucky to a sustainable food system will sustainable food system will

Provide more economic opportunity than the current systemProvide more economic opportunity than the current system Strengthen rural communitiesStrengthen rural communities Employ state of the art environmental management systemsEmploy state of the art environmental management systems Lift the fortunes of the food and farming industryLift the fortunes of the food and farming industry Create pride of placeCreate pride of place Offer hope of meaningful opportunities for workers in the industry Offer hope of meaningful opportunities for workers in the industry

andand Lead a world-wide demand for health and quality in everyday livingLead a world-wide demand for health and quality in everyday living

Promoting Sustainable Local Promoting Sustainable Local Food SystemsFood Systems

Farmers marketsFarmers markets Community and school gardensCommunity and school gardens Community-supported agriculture Community-supported agriculture

(CSA)(CSA) Pick-your-own farms (U-Pick-It) and Pick-your-own farms (U-Pick-It) and

roadside stands roadside stands

Sustainability Education amp Food Sustainability Education amp Food Systems Programs for K-12 Systems Programs for K-12

SchoolsSchools

AgricultureAgriculture

ThemeTheme (6-12) (6-12) Study ancient or current civilizationsrsquo agricultural practicesStudy ancient or current civilizationsrsquo agricultural practices GoalGoal Create a model of ancient civilizationrsquos farming watering hunting Create a model of ancient civilizationrsquos farming watering hunting

and animal husbandry practices Study relationships between climate and animal husbandry practices Study relationships between climate climate changes natural phenomena population increases or decreases climate changes natural phenomena population increases or decreases crop rotation (or lack there of) deforestation (for land use or fuel) and their crop rotation (or lack there of) deforestation (for land use or fuel) and their impact on food production Discuss current models of agriculture and how impact on food production Discuss current models of agriculture and how they differ from the ancient civilization Discuss impacts and trade-offs of they differ from the ancient civilization Discuss impacts and trade-offs of choices in modern amp ancient civilizationschoices in modern amp ancient civilizations

Standards MEAP raquo Standards MEAP raquo English Language Arts VIII103 (Ideas in Action)English Language Arts VIII103 (Ideas in Action) raquoraquo Social Studies II11 II22 II31 (Geographic Perspective) IV11 Social Studies II11 II22 II31 (Geographic Perspective) IV11

(Economic Perspective)(Economic Perspective) raquoraquo Mathematics III11 (Data Analysis amp Statistics) Mathematics III11 (Data Analysis amp Statistics) raquoraquo Science IIIEE55 IIIMEHS56 (Use Scientific Knowledge from the Life Science IIIEE55 IIIMEHS56 (Use Scientific Knowledge from the Life

Sciences in Real-World Contexts)Sciences in Real-World Contexts) Curriculum raquo Curriculum raquo A Sustainable Development Curriculum Framework for A Sustainable Development Curriculum Framework for

World History amp Cultures World History amp Cultures (9-12)(9-12)

Earth connectionEarth connection

School gardensSchool gardens Natural habitatsNatural habitats GreenhousesGreenhouses Rain gardensRain gardens Outdoor classroomsOutdoor classrooms Project learningProject learning Care for Eco-systemsCare for Eco-systems

Outcomes and Goals of Outcomes and Goals of Sustainability EducationSustainability Education

The goal of sustainability is simple The goal of sustainability is simple to prepare to prepare students to be effective caring citizens in a diverse students to be effective caring citizens in a diverse democratic and ecologically health societydemocratic and ecologically health society With its With its focus on developing a positive future sustainability focus on developing a positive future sustainability promotes students sense of connection purpose and promotes students sense of connection purpose and social consciousness while developing values-based social consciousness while developing values-based decision-making and problem-solving skills decision-making and problem-solving skills Sustainability education raises the bar on inquiry and Sustainability education raises the bar on inquiry and requires that learners think critically make connections requires that learners think critically make connections and grapple with compelling questions and grapple with compelling questions

sustainability educationsustainability education

In brief sustainability education fosters the following In brief sustainability education fosters the following an integrated scientific social and ecological literacyan integrated scientific social and ecological literacy critical thinking decision-making collaborative problem-critical thinking decision-making collaborative problem-

solving and interpersonal communication solving and interpersonal communication appropriate applications of technology that help solve appropriate applications of technology that help solve

not create problemsnot create problems equity justice inclusivity and respect for all peopleequity justice inclusivity and respect for all people a pedagogy that fosters community vision and a pedagogy that fosters community vision and

compassion compassion

Sustainability educationSustainability education

Sustainability education includes a focus on Sustainability education includes a focus on academic interest and career goals However in academic interest and career goals However in addition addition sustainability education prepares a sustainability education prepares a student both for ldquomaking a livingrdquo as well as student both for ldquomaking a livingrdquo as well as for living in a more sustainable wayfor living in a more sustainable way Sustainability education goes beyond Sustainability education goes beyond preparation for a career and prepares humans preparation for a career and prepares humans to live on the planet in a way that doesnrsquot to live on the planet in a way that doesnrsquot jeopardize opportunities for others alive today or jeopardize opportunities for others alive today or for future generations for future generations

sustainability sustainability curriculumcurriculum

So our task is to create a So our task is to create a new sustainability new sustainability curriculum that allows curriculum that allows students to learn and students to learn and practice the 3 Ersquoshellipecology practice the 3 Ersquoshellipecology equity economic equity economic

FOOD SYSTEM HISTORYFOOD SYSTEM HISTORY

What events led to the development of the current What events led to the development of the current food systemfood system

The economic patterns of the current food system were The economic patterns of the current food system were established through colonialism beginningestablished through colonialism beginning

around the time of Columbus Main traits includearound the time of Columbus Main traits include 1) resources being extracted from the colonized country 1) resources being extracted from the colonized country

to the colonizers countriesto the colonizers countries 2) economic dependency on few commodities2) economic dependency on few commodities 3) unequal terms of trade3) unequal terms of trade 4) social hierarchies and inequality that were 4) social hierarchies and inequality that were

institutionalized through slaveryinstitutionalized through slavery

US Food SystemUS Food System

The Food System hellipLife CycleThe Food System hellipLife Cycle Origin of ResourcegtAgricultural Origin of ResourcegtAgricultural

ProductiongtFood ProcessinggtPackaging ProductiongtFood ProcessinggtPackaging ampDistributiongtPreparation amp ampDistributiongtPreparation amp ConsumptiongtEnd of LifegtDisposalConsumptiongtEnd of LifegtDisposal

Patterns of UsePatterns of Use Americans enjoy a diverse abundance of cheap Americans enjoy a diverse abundance of cheap

food ndash spending a mere 101 of our disposable food ndash spending a mere 101 of our disposable income on food But store prices donrsquot reveal the income on food But store prices donrsquot reveal the external costs ndash economic social andexternal costs ndash economic social and

environmental ndash that impact the sustainability of environmental ndash that impact the sustainability of the food system Considering the full cycle of the the food system Considering the full cycle of the US food system aids in making the connection US food system aids in making the connection between consumption behaviors and production between consumption behaviors and production practices Following are a few pertinent practices Following are a few pertinent examples of unsustainable trends in the US examples of unsustainable trends in the US food systemfood system

Agricultural ProductionAgricultural Production

1048707 1048707 Farmers account for less than 1 of our population and the Farmers account for less than 1 of our population and the average age of farmers is rapidly increasingaverage age of farmers is rapidly increasing

1048707 1048707 Eight percent of all farms account for about 68 of agricultural Eight percent of all farms account for about 68 of agricultural productionproduction

1048707 1048707 A mere 19 cents of every dollar spent on food in 2000 went back to A mere 19 cents of every dollar spent on food in 2000 went back to the farm (in 1975 it was 40 cents)the farm (in 1975 it was 40 cents)

1048707 1048707 Three out of every four farm households earned the majority of their Three out of every four farm households earned the majority of their income from off-farm sourcesincome from off-farm sources

1048707 1048707 Fifty-two percent of farm workers are ldquoillegalrdquoFifty-two percent of farm workers are ldquoillegalrdquo

1048707 1048707 The nationrsquos cropland acreage decline from 420 million acres in The nationrsquos cropland acreage decline from 420 million acres in 1982 to 370 million acres in 2001 ndash a decrease of 121982 to 370 million acres in 2001 ndash a decrease of 12

Agricultural ProductionAgricultural Production

1048707 1048707 The rate of groundwater withdrawal exceeds The rate of groundwater withdrawal exceeds recharge rates in major agricultural regionsrecharge rates in major agricultural regions

1048707 1048707 As a result of nutrient runoff in the agricultural As a result of nutrient runoff in the agricultural upper regions of the Mississippi River the Gulf of upper regions of the Mississippi River the Gulf of Mexico is now the 3rd largest hypoxic ldquodead zonerdquo Mexico is now the 3rd largest hypoxic ldquodead zonerdquo in the worldin the world

1048707 1048707 In 2001 18 billion tons of topsoil were lost to In 2001 18 billion tons of topsoil were lost to erosion ndash or over 200000 tons each hourerosion ndash or over 200000 tons each hour

1048707 1048707 Despite tenfold increase in insecticide use since Despite tenfold increase in insecticide use since 1945 crop losses due to insect damage have nearly 1945 crop losses due to insect damage have nearly doubleddoubled

1048707 1048707 Agricultural activities were responsible for 67 of Agricultural activities were responsible for 67 of total US greenhouse gas emissions in 2002 total US greenhouse gas emissions in 2002 Livestock are major contributorsLivestock are major contributors

Consumption PatternsConsumption Patterns

The onslaught of social and environmental impacts of modernThe onslaught of social and environmental impacts of modern agriculture is in part driven by our consumption behaviorsagriculture is in part driven by our consumption behaviors 1048707 1048707 In 2000 the US food supply provided 3800 calories perIn 2000 the US food supply provided 3800 calories per person per day Accounting for waste the average Americanperson per day Accounting for waste the average American consumed 2700 calories per day ndash an increase of 245 fromconsumed 2700 calories per day ndash an increase of 245 from 19701970 1048707 1048707 In 2002 Americans ate 200 pounds of meat per person whichIn 2002 Americans ate 200 pounds of meat per person which is up 22 pounds from 1970 Over half of grains grown are fedis up 22 pounds from 1970 Over half of grains grown are fed to animals (see ldquofeed grains to animalsrdquo right)to animals (see ldquofeed grains to animalsrdquo right) 1048707 1048707 The average American eats 32 teaspoons of caloric sweetenersThe average American eats 32 teaspoons of caloric sweeteners ndash ndash mostly sucrose and corn sweeteners ndash per daymostly sucrose and corn sweeteners ndash per day 1048707 1048707 In 2000 64 of US adults were either overweight or obeseIn 2000 64 of US adults were either overweight or obese defined as having a body mass index of 25 or moredefined as having a body mass index of 25 or more 1048707 1048707 Poor nutrition and physical inactivity account for 300000Poor nutrition and physical inactivity account for 300000 premature deaths each year Diet contributes to heart diseasepremature deaths each year Diet contributes to heart disease certain cancers and stroke ndash the three major causes of UScertain cancers and stroke ndash the three major causes of US deathsdeaths 1048707 1048707 In 2003 the cost of obesity-attributed medical expenditures inIn 2003 the cost of obesity-attributed medical expenditures in the US was $75 billion Taxpayers financed half of thesethe US was $75 billion Taxpayers financed half of these 1048707 1048707 26 of the edible food available is wasted at the consumer26 of the edible food available is wasted at the consumer levellevel

On-farm production amounts to only 20 of the total system energy On-farm production amounts to only 20 of the total system energy 40 of the ag production energy goes into40 of the ag production energy goes into

making chemical fertilizers and pesticidesmaking chemical fertilizers and pesticides 1048707 1048707 Large amounts of energy go into processing transportingLarge amounts of energy go into processing transporting 1048707 1048707 On-farm production amounts to only 20 of the totalOn-farm production amounts to only 20 of the total storing and serving foodstoring and serving food 1048707 1048707 Reliance on large fossil fuel inputs makes the food systemReliance on large fossil fuel inputs makes the food system increasingly vulnerableincreasingly vulnerable 1048707 1048707 Consolidation of farms animal production facilities meatConsolidation of farms animal production facilities meat packing plants food processing operation and distributionpacking plants food processing operation and distribution

Consolidation in the food system is also Consolidation in the food system is also concentrating management decisions into concentrating management decisions into fewer hands raising questions offewer hands raising questions of

growing market control by a few growing market control by a few corporations For examplecorporations For example

1048707 1048707 79 of the beef packing market is 79 of the beef packing market is controlled by 4 firms 4 firms control 80 controlled by 4 firms 4 firms control 80 of soybean processingof soybean processing

1048707 1048707 The top five food retailers sell 42 of The top five food retailers sell 42 of Americarsquos food (in 1997 it was only 27)Americarsquos food (in 1997 it was only 27)

middot An average food item in the US travels 1500 milesmiddot An average food item in the US travels 1500 miles middot 90 of vegetables are gown in the San Joaquin Valley middot 90 of vegetables are gown in the San Joaquin Valley

in CAin CA

Solutions and Sustainable Solutions and Sustainable AlternativesAlternatives

Eat LocallyEat Locally Eat Less MeatEat Less Meat Eat OrganicEat Organic Use Less RefrigerationUse Less Refrigeration

MODERN FOOD SYSTEMSMODERN FOOD SYSTEMS

Changing the footprint goes beyond individual actions Changing the footprint goes beyond individual actions and requires changes in structures policies economic and requires changes in structures policies economic practices etcpractices etc

Educators Play an Important RoleEducators Play an Important Role As educators we play a very special role We As educators we play a very special role We

influence not only students by how and what we influence not only students by how and what we teach but also parents and community members By teach but also parents and community members By embracing sustainability as a vital topic within the embracing sustainability as a vital topic within the classroom we can help students internalize the classroom we can help students internalize the importance of a high quality of life for all Teaching importance of a high quality of life for all Teaching sustainability cannot happen by teaching single sustainability cannot happen by teaching single module lessons but can happen by integrating module lessons but can happen by integrating sustainability themes throughout all courses of sustainability themes throughout all courses of studystudy

State of KentuckyState of Kentucky

Kentucky can lead the way to a new model for a healthy and robust Kentucky can lead the way to a new model for a healthy and robust food systemfood system

We believe that transitioning the entire State of Kentucky to a We believe that transitioning the entire State of Kentucky to a sustainable food system will sustainable food system will

Provide more economic opportunity than the current systemProvide more economic opportunity than the current system Strengthen rural communitiesStrengthen rural communities Employ state of the art environmental management systemsEmploy state of the art environmental management systems Lift the fortunes of the food and farming industryLift the fortunes of the food and farming industry Create pride of placeCreate pride of place Offer hope of meaningful opportunities for workers in the industry Offer hope of meaningful opportunities for workers in the industry

andand Lead a world-wide demand for health and quality in everyday livingLead a world-wide demand for health and quality in everyday living

Promoting Sustainable Local Promoting Sustainable Local Food SystemsFood Systems

Farmers marketsFarmers markets Community and school gardensCommunity and school gardens Community-supported agriculture Community-supported agriculture

(CSA)(CSA) Pick-your-own farms (U-Pick-It) and Pick-your-own farms (U-Pick-It) and

roadside stands roadside stands

Sustainability Education amp Food Sustainability Education amp Food Systems Programs for K-12 Systems Programs for K-12

SchoolsSchools

AgricultureAgriculture

ThemeTheme (6-12) (6-12) Study ancient or current civilizationsrsquo agricultural practicesStudy ancient or current civilizationsrsquo agricultural practices GoalGoal Create a model of ancient civilizationrsquos farming watering hunting Create a model of ancient civilizationrsquos farming watering hunting

and animal husbandry practices Study relationships between climate and animal husbandry practices Study relationships between climate climate changes natural phenomena population increases or decreases climate changes natural phenomena population increases or decreases crop rotation (or lack there of) deforestation (for land use or fuel) and their crop rotation (or lack there of) deforestation (for land use or fuel) and their impact on food production Discuss current models of agriculture and how impact on food production Discuss current models of agriculture and how they differ from the ancient civilization Discuss impacts and trade-offs of they differ from the ancient civilization Discuss impacts and trade-offs of choices in modern amp ancient civilizationschoices in modern amp ancient civilizations

Standards MEAP raquo Standards MEAP raquo English Language Arts VIII103 (Ideas in Action)English Language Arts VIII103 (Ideas in Action) raquoraquo Social Studies II11 II22 II31 (Geographic Perspective) IV11 Social Studies II11 II22 II31 (Geographic Perspective) IV11

(Economic Perspective)(Economic Perspective) raquoraquo Mathematics III11 (Data Analysis amp Statistics) Mathematics III11 (Data Analysis amp Statistics) raquoraquo Science IIIEE55 IIIMEHS56 (Use Scientific Knowledge from the Life Science IIIEE55 IIIMEHS56 (Use Scientific Knowledge from the Life

Sciences in Real-World Contexts)Sciences in Real-World Contexts) Curriculum raquo Curriculum raquo A Sustainable Development Curriculum Framework for A Sustainable Development Curriculum Framework for

World History amp Cultures World History amp Cultures (9-12)(9-12)

Earth connectionEarth connection

School gardensSchool gardens Natural habitatsNatural habitats GreenhousesGreenhouses Rain gardensRain gardens Outdoor classroomsOutdoor classrooms Project learningProject learning Care for Eco-systemsCare for Eco-systems

Outcomes and Goals of Outcomes and Goals of Sustainability EducationSustainability Education

The goal of sustainability is simple The goal of sustainability is simple to prepare to prepare students to be effective caring citizens in a diverse students to be effective caring citizens in a diverse democratic and ecologically health societydemocratic and ecologically health society With its With its focus on developing a positive future sustainability focus on developing a positive future sustainability promotes students sense of connection purpose and promotes students sense of connection purpose and social consciousness while developing values-based social consciousness while developing values-based decision-making and problem-solving skills decision-making and problem-solving skills Sustainability education raises the bar on inquiry and Sustainability education raises the bar on inquiry and requires that learners think critically make connections requires that learners think critically make connections and grapple with compelling questions and grapple with compelling questions

sustainability educationsustainability education

In brief sustainability education fosters the following In brief sustainability education fosters the following an integrated scientific social and ecological literacyan integrated scientific social and ecological literacy critical thinking decision-making collaborative problem-critical thinking decision-making collaborative problem-

solving and interpersonal communication solving and interpersonal communication appropriate applications of technology that help solve appropriate applications of technology that help solve

not create problemsnot create problems equity justice inclusivity and respect for all peopleequity justice inclusivity and respect for all people a pedagogy that fosters community vision and a pedagogy that fosters community vision and

compassion compassion

sustainability sustainability curriculumcurriculum

So our task is to create a So our task is to create a new sustainability new sustainability curriculum that allows curriculum that allows students to learn and students to learn and practice the 3 Ersquoshellipecology practice the 3 Ersquoshellipecology equity economic equity economic

FOOD SYSTEM HISTORYFOOD SYSTEM HISTORY

What events led to the development of the current What events led to the development of the current food systemfood system

The economic patterns of the current food system were The economic patterns of the current food system were established through colonialism beginningestablished through colonialism beginning

around the time of Columbus Main traits includearound the time of Columbus Main traits include 1) resources being extracted from the colonized country 1) resources being extracted from the colonized country

to the colonizers countriesto the colonizers countries 2) economic dependency on few commodities2) economic dependency on few commodities 3) unequal terms of trade3) unequal terms of trade 4) social hierarchies and inequality that were 4) social hierarchies and inequality that were

institutionalized through slaveryinstitutionalized through slavery

US Food SystemUS Food System

The Food System hellipLife CycleThe Food System hellipLife Cycle Origin of ResourcegtAgricultural Origin of ResourcegtAgricultural

ProductiongtFood ProcessinggtPackaging ProductiongtFood ProcessinggtPackaging ampDistributiongtPreparation amp ampDistributiongtPreparation amp ConsumptiongtEnd of LifegtDisposalConsumptiongtEnd of LifegtDisposal

Patterns of UsePatterns of Use Americans enjoy a diverse abundance of cheap Americans enjoy a diverse abundance of cheap

food ndash spending a mere 101 of our disposable food ndash spending a mere 101 of our disposable income on food But store prices donrsquot reveal the income on food But store prices donrsquot reveal the external costs ndash economic social andexternal costs ndash economic social and

environmental ndash that impact the sustainability of environmental ndash that impact the sustainability of the food system Considering the full cycle of the the food system Considering the full cycle of the US food system aids in making the connection US food system aids in making the connection between consumption behaviors and production between consumption behaviors and production practices Following are a few pertinent practices Following are a few pertinent examples of unsustainable trends in the US examples of unsustainable trends in the US food systemfood system

Agricultural ProductionAgricultural Production

1048707 1048707 Farmers account for less than 1 of our population and the Farmers account for less than 1 of our population and the average age of farmers is rapidly increasingaverage age of farmers is rapidly increasing

1048707 1048707 Eight percent of all farms account for about 68 of agricultural Eight percent of all farms account for about 68 of agricultural productionproduction

1048707 1048707 A mere 19 cents of every dollar spent on food in 2000 went back to A mere 19 cents of every dollar spent on food in 2000 went back to the farm (in 1975 it was 40 cents)the farm (in 1975 it was 40 cents)

1048707 1048707 Three out of every four farm households earned the majority of their Three out of every four farm households earned the majority of their income from off-farm sourcesincome from off-farm sources

1048707 1048707 Fifty-two percent of farm workers are ldquoillegalrdquoFifty-two percent of farm workers are ldquoillegalrdquo

1048707 1048707 The nationrsquos cropland acreage decline from 420 million acres in The nationrsquos cropland acreage decline from 420 million acres in 1982 to 370 million acres in 2001 ndash a decrease of 121982 to 370 million acres in 2001 ndash a decrease of 12

Agricultural ProductionAgricultural Production

1048707 1048707 The rate of groundwater withdrawal exceeds The rate of groundwater withdrawal exceeds recharge rates in major agricultural regionsrecharge rates in major agricultural regions

1048707 1048707 As a result of nutrient runoff in the agricultural As a result of nutrient runoff in the agricultural upper regions of the Mississippi River the Gulf of upper regions of the Mississippi River the Gulf of Mexico is now the 3rd largest hypoxic ldquodead zonerdquo Mexico is now the 3rd largest hypoxic ldquodead zonerdquo in the worldin the world

1048707 1048707 In 2001 18 billion tons of topsoil were lost to In 2001 18 billion tons of topsoil were lost to erosion ndash or over 200000 tons each hourerosion ndash or over 200000 tons each hour

1048707 1048707 Despite tenfold increase in insecticide use since Despite tenfold increase in insecticide use since 1945 crop losses due to insect damage have nearly 1945 crop losses due to insect damage have nearly doubleddoubled

1048707 1048707 Agricultural activities were responsible for 67 of Agricultural activities were responsible for 67 of total US greenhouse gas emissions in 2002 total US greenhouse gas emissions in 2002 Livestock are major contributorsLivestock are major contributors

Consumption PatternsConsumption Patterns

The onslaught of social and environmental impacts of modernThe onslaught of social and environmental impacts of modern agriculture is in part driven by our consumption behaviorsagriculture is in part driven by our consumption behaviors 1048707 1048707 In 2000 the US food supply provided 3800 calories perIn 2000 the US food supply provided 3800 calories per person per day Accounting for waste the average Americanperson per day Accounting for waste the average American consumed 2700 calories per day ndash an increase of 245 fromconsumed 2700 calories per day ndash an increase of 245 from 19701970 1048707 1048707 In 2002 Americans ate 200 pounds of meat per person whichIn 2002 Americans ate 200 pounds of meat per person which is up 22 pounds from 1970 Over half of grains grown are fedis up 22 pounds from 1970 Over half of grains grown are fed to animals (see ldquofeed grains to animalsrdquo right)to animals (see ldquofeed grains to animalsrdquo right) 1048707 1048707 The average American eats 32 teaspoons of caloric sweetenersThe average American eats 32 teaspoons of caloric sweeteners ndash ndash mostly sucrose and corn sweeteners ndash per daymostly sucrose and corn sweeteners ndash per day 1048707 1048707 In 2000 64 of US adults were either overweight or obeseIn 2000 64 of US adults were either overweight or obese defined as having a body mass index of 25 or moredefined as having a body mass index of 25 or more 1048707 1048707 Poor nutrition and physical inactivity account for 300000Poor nutrition and physical inactivity account for 300000 premature deaths each year Diet contributes to heart diseasepremature deaths each year Diet contributes to heart disease certain cancers and stroke ndash the three major causes of UScertain cancers and stroke ndash the three major causes of US deathsdeaths 1048707 1048707 In 2003 the cost of obesity-attributed medical expenditures inIn 2003 the cost of obesity-attributed medical expenditures in the US was $75 billion Taxpayers financed half of thesethe US was $75 billion Taxpayers financed half of these 1048707 1048707 26 of the edible food available is wasted at the consumer26 of the edible food available is wasted at the consumer levellevel

On-farm production amounts to only 20 of the total system energy On-farm production amounts to only 20 of the total system energy 40 of the ag production energy goes into40 of the ag production energy goes into

making chemical fertilizers and pesticidesmaking chemical fertilizers and pesticides 1048707 1048707 Large amounts of energy go into processing transportingLarge amounts of energy go into processing transporting 1048707 1048707 On-farm production amounts to only 20 of the totalOn-farm production amounts to only 20 of the total storing and serving foodstoring and serving food 1048707 1048707 Reliance on large fossil fuel inputs makes the food systemReliance on large fossil fuel inputs makes the food system increasingly vulnerableincreasingly vulnerable 1048707 1048707 Consolidation of farms animal production facilities meatConsolidation of farms animal production facilities meat packing plants food processing operation and distributionpacking plants food processing operation and distribution

Consolidation in the food system is also Consolidation in the food system is also concentrating management decisions into concentrating management decisions into fewer hands raising questions offewer hands raising questions of

growing market control by a few growing market control by a few corporations For examplecorporations For example

1048707 1048707 79 of the beef packing market is 79 of the beef packing market is controlled by 4 firms 4 firms control 80 controlled by 4 firms 4 firms control 80 of soybean processingof soybean processing

1048707 1048707 The top five food retailers sell 42 of The top five food retailers sell 42 of Americarsquos food (in 1997 it was only 27)Americarsquos food (in 1997 it was only 27)

middot An average food item in the US travels 1500 milesmiddot An average food item in the US travels 1500 miles middot 90 of vegetables are gown in the San Joaquin Valley middot 90 of vegetables are gown in the San Joaquin Valley

in CAin CA

Solutions and Sustainable Solutions and Sustainable AlternativesAlternatives

Eat LocallyEat Locally Eat Less MeatEat Less Meat Eat OrganicEat Organic Use Less RefrigerationUse Less Refrigeration

MODERN FOOD SYSTEMSMODERN FOOD SYSTEMS

Changing the footprint goes beyond individual actions Changing the footprint goes beyond individual actions and requires changes in structures policies economic and requires changes in structures policies economic practices etcpractices etc

Educators Play an Important RoleEducators Play an Important Role As educators we play a very special role We As educators we play a very special role We

influence not only students by how and what we influence not only students by how and what we teach but also parents and community members By teach but also parents and community members By embracing sustainability as a vital topic within the embracing sustainability as a vital topic within the classroom we can help students internalize the classroom we can help students internalize the importance of a high quality of life for all Teaching importance of a high quality of life for all Teaching sustainability cannot happen by teaching single sustainability cannot happen by teaching single module lessons but can happen by integrating module lessons but can happen by integrating sustainability themes throughout all courses of sustainability themes throughout all courses of studystudy

State of KentuckyState of Kentucky

Kentucky can lead the way to a new model for a healthy and robust Kentucky can lead the way to a new model for a healthy and robust food systemfood system

We believe that transitioning the entire State of Kentucky to a We believe that transitioning the entire State of Kentucky to a sustainable food system will sustainable food system will

Provide more economic opportunity than the current systemProvide more economic opportunity than the current system Strengthen rural communitiesStrengthen rural communities Employ state of the art environmental management systemsEmploy state of the art environmental management systems Lift the fortunes of the food and farming industryLift the fortunes of the food and farming industry Create pride of placeCreate pride of place Offer hope of meaningful opportunities for workers in the industry Offer hope of meaningful opportunities for workers in the industry

andand Lead a world-wide demand for health and quality in everyday livingLead a world-wide demand for health and quality in everyday living

Promoting Sustainable Local Promoting Sustainable Local Food SystemsFood Systems

Farmers marketsFarmers markets Community and school gardensCommunity and school gardens Community-supported agriculture Community-supported agriculture

(CSA)(CSA) Pick-your-own farms (U-Pick-It) and Pick-your-own farms (U-Pick-It) and

roadside stands roadside stands

Sustainability Education amp Food Sustainability Education amp Food Systems Programs for K-12 Systems Programs for K-12

SchoolsSchools

AgricultureAgriculture

ThemeTheme (6-12) (6-12) Study ancient or current civilizationsrsquo agricultural practicesStudy ancient or current civilizationsrsquo agricultural practices GoalGoal Create a model of ancient civilizationrsquos farming watering hunting Create a model of ancient civilizationrsquos farming watering hunting

and animal husbandry practices Study relationships between climate and animal husbandry practices Study relationships between climate climate changes natural phenomena population increases or decreases climate changes natural phenomena population increases or decreases crop rotation (or lack there of) deforestation (for land use or fuel) and their crop rotation (or lack there of) deforestation (for land use or fuel) and their impact on food production Discuss current models of agriculture and how impact on food production Discuss current models of agriculture and how they differ from the ancient civilization Discuss impacts and trade-offs of they differ from the ancient civilization Discuss impacts and trade-offs of choices in modern amp ancient civilizationschoices in modern amp ancient civilizations

Standards MEAP raquo Standards MEAP raquo English Language Arts VIII103 (Ideas in Action)English Language Arts VIII103 (Ideas in Action) raquoraquo Social Studies II11 II22 II31 (Geographic Perspective) IV11 Social Studies II11 II22 II31 (Geographic Perspective) IV11

(Economic Perspective)(Economic Perspective) raquoraquo Mathematics III11 (Data Analysis amp Statistics) Mathematics III11 (Data Analysis amp Statistics) raquoraquo Science IIIEE55 IIIMEHS56 (Use Scientific Knowledge from the Life Science IIIEE55 IIIMEHS56 (Use Scientific Knowledge from the Life

Sciences in Real-World Contexts)Sciences in Real-World Contexts) Curriculum raquo Curriculum raquo A Sustainable Development Curriculum Framework for A Sustainable Development Curriculum Framework for

World History amp Cultures World History amp Cultures (9-12)(9-12)

Earth connectionEarth connection

School gardensSchool gardens Natural habitatsNatural habitats GreenhousesGreenhouses Rain gardensRain gardens Outdoor classroomsOutdoor classrooms Project learningProject learning Care for Eco-systemsCare for Eco-systems

Outcomes and Goals of Outcomes and Goals of Sustainability EducationSustainability Education

The goal of sustainability is simple The goal of sustainability is simple to prepare to prepare students to be effective caring citizens in a diverse students to be effective caring citizens in a diverse democratic and ecologically health societydemocratic and ecologically health society With its With its focus on developing a positive future sustainability focus on developing a positive future sustainability promotes students sense of connection purpose and promotes students sense of connection purpose and social consciousness while developing values-based social consciousness while developing values-based decision-making and problem-solving skills decision-making and problem-solving skills Sustainability education raises the bar on inquiry and Sustainability education raises the bar on inquiry and requires that learners think critically make connections requires that learners think critically make connections and grapple with compelling questions and grapple with compelling questions

sustainability educationsustainability education

In brief sustainability education fosters the following In brief sustainability education fosters the following an integrated scientific social and ecological literacyan integrated scientific social and ecological literacy critical thinking decision-making collaborative problem-critical thinking decision-making collaborative problem-

solving and interpersonal communication solving and interpersonal communication appropriate applications of technology that help solve appropriate applications of technology that help solve

not create problemsnot create problems equity justice inclusivity and respect for all peopleequity justice inclusivity and respect for all people a pedagogy that fosters community vision and a pedagogy that fosters community vision and

compassion compassion

FOOD SYSTEM HISTORYFOOD SYSTEM HISTORY

What events led to the development of the current What events led to the development of the current food systemfood system

The economic patterns of the current food system were The economic patterns of the current food system were established through colonialism beginningestablished through colonialism beginning

around the time of Columbus Main traits includearound the time of Columbus Main traits include 1) resources being extracted from the colonized country 1) resources being extracted from the colonized country

to the colonizers countriesto the colonizers countries 2) economic dependency on few commodities2) economic dependency on few commodities 3) unequal terms of trade3) unequal terms of trade 4) social hierarchies and inequality that were 4) social hierarchies and inequality that were

institutionalized through slaveryinstitutionalized through slavery

US Food SystemUS Food System

The Food System hellipLife CycleThe Food System hellipLife Cycle Origin of ResourcegtAgricultural Origin of ResourcegtAgricultural

ProductiongtFood ProcessinggtPackaging ProductiongtFood ProcessinggtPackaging ampDistributiongtPreparation amp ampDistributiongtPreparation amp ConsumptiongtEnd of LifegtDisposalConsumptiongtEnd of LifegtDisposal

Patterns of UsePatterns of Use Americans enjoy a diverse abundance of cheap Americans enjoy a diverse abundance of cheap

food ndash spending a mere 101 of our disposable food ndash spending a mere 101 of our disposable income on food But store prices donrsquot reveal the income on food But store prices donrsquot reveal the external costs ndash economic social andexternal costs ndash economic social and

environmental ndash that impact the sustainability of environmental ndash that impact the sustainability of the food system Considering the full cycle of the the food system Considering the full cycle of the US food system aids in making the connection US food system aids in making the connection between consumption behaviors and production between consumption behaviors and production practices Following are a few pertinent practices Following are a few pertinent examples of unsustainable trends in the US examples of unsustainable trends in the US food systemfood system

Agricultural ProductionAgricultural Production

1048707 1048707 Farmers account for less than 1 of our population and the Farmers account for less than 1 of our population and the average age of farmers is rapidly increasingaverage age of farmers is rapidly increasing

1048707 1048707 Eight percent of all farms account for about 68 of agricultural Eight percent of all farms account for about 68 of agricultural productionproduction

1048707 1048707 A mere 19 cents of every dollar spent on food in 2000 went back to A mere 19 cents of every dollar spent on food in 2000 went back to the farm (in 1975 it was 40 cents)the farm (in 1975 it was 40 cents)

1048707 1048707 Three out of every four farm households earned the majority of their Three out of every four farm households earned the majority of their income from off-farm sourcesincome from off-farm sources

1048707 1048707 Fifty-two percent of farm workers are ldquoillegalrdquoFifty-two percent of farm workers are ldquoillegalrdquo

1048707 1048707 The nationrsquos cropland acreage decline from 420 million acres in The nationrsquos cropland acreage decline from 420 million acres in 1982 to 370 million acres in 2001 ndash a decrease of 121982 to 370 million acres in 2001 ndash a decrease of 12

Agricultural ProductionAgricultural Production

1048707 1048707 The rate of groundwater withdrawal exceeds The rate of groundwater withdrawal exceeds recharge rates in major agricultural regionsrecharge rates in major agricultural regions

1048707 1048707 As a result of nutrient runoff in the agricultural As a result of nutrient runoff in the agricultural upper regions of the Mississippi River the Gulf of upper regions of the Mississippi River the Gulf of Mexico is now the 3rd largest hypoxic ldquodead zonerdquo Mexico is now the 3rd largest hypoxic ldquodead zonerdquo in the worldin the world

1048707 1048707 In 2001 18 billion tons of topsoil were lost to In 2001 18 billion tons of topsoil were lost to erosion ndash or over 200000 tons each hourerosion ndash or over 200000 tons each hour

1048707 1048707 Despite tenfold increase in insecticide use since Despite tenfold increase in insecticide use since 1945 crop losses due to insect damage have nearly 1945 crop losses due to insect damage have nearly doubleddoubled

1048707 1048707 Agricultural activities were responsible for 67 of Agricultural activities were responsible for 67 of total US greenhouse gas emissions in 2002 total US greenhouse gas emissions in 2002 Livestock are major contributorsLivestock are major contributors

Consumption PatternsConsumption Patterns

The onslaught of social and environmental impacts of modernThe onslaught of social and environmental impacts of modern agriculture is in part driven by our consumption behaviorsagriculture is in part driven by our consumption behaviors 1048707 1048707 In 2000 the US food supply provided 3800 calories perIn 2000 the US food supply provided 3800 calories per person per day Accounting for waste the average Americanperson per day Accounting for waste the average American consumed 2700 calories per day ndash an increase of 245 fromconsumed 2700 calories per day ndash an increase of 245 from 19701970 1048707 1048707 In 2002 Americans ate 200 pounds of meat per person whichIn 2002 Americans ate 200 pounds of meat per person which is up 22 pounds from 1970 Over half of grains grown are fedis up 22 pounds from 1970 Over half of grains grown are fed to animals (see ldquofeed grains to animalsrdquo right)to animals (see ldquofeed grains to animalsrdquo right) 1048707 1048707 The average American eats 32 teaspoons of caloric sweetenersThe average American eats 32 teaspoons of caloric sweeteners ndash ndash mostly sucrose and corn sweeteners ndash per daymostly sucrose and corn sweeteners ndash per day 1048707 1048707 In 2000 64 of US adults were either overweight or obeseIn 2000 64 of US adults were either overweight or obese defined as having a body mass index of 25 or moredefined as having a body mass index of 25 or more 1048707 1048707 Poor nutrition and physical inactivity account for 300000Poor nutrition and physical inactivity account for 300000 premature deaths each year Diet contributes to heart diseasepremature deaths each year Diet contributes to heart disease certain cancers and stroke ndash the three major causes of UScertain cancers and stroke ndash the three major causes of US deathsdeaths 1048707 1048707 In 2003 the cost of obesity-attributed medical expenditures inIn 2003 the cost of obesity-attributed medical expenditures in the US was $75 billion Taxpayers financed half of thesethe US was $75 billion Taxpayers financed half of these 1048707 1048707 26 of the edible food available is wasted at the consumer26 of the edible food available is wasted at the consumer levellevel

On-farm production amounts to only 20 of the total system energy On-farm production amounts to only 20 of the total system energy 40 of the ag production energy goes into40 of the ag production energy goes into

making chemical fertilizers and pesticidesmaking chemical fertilizers and pesticides 1048707 1048707 Large amounts of energy go into processing transportingLarge amounts of energy go into processing transporting 1048707 1048707 On-farm production amounts to only 20 of the totalOn-farm production amounts to only 20 of the total storing and serving foodstoring and serving food 1048707 1048707 Reliance on large fossil fuel inputs makes the food systemReliance on large fossil fuel inputs makes the food system increasingly vulnerableincreasingly vulnerable 1048707 1048707 Consolidation of farms animal production facilities meatConsolidation of farms animal production facilities meat packing plants food processing operation and distributionpacking plants food processing operation and distribution

Consolidation in the food system is also Consolidation in the food system is also concentrating management decisions into concentrating management decisions into fewer hands raising questions offewer hands raising questions of

growing market control by a few growing market control by a few corporations For examplecorporations For example

1048707 1048707 79 of the beef packing market is 79 of the beef packing market is controlled by 4 firms 4 firms control 80 controlled by 4 firms 4 firms control 80 of soybean processingof soybean processing

1048707 1048707 The top five food retailers sell 42 of The top five food retailers sell 42 of Americarsquos food (in 1997 it was only 27)Americarsquos food (in 1997 it was only 27)

middot An average food item in the US travels 1500 milesmiddot An average food item in the US travels 1500 miles middot 90 of vegetables are gown in the San Joaquin Valley middot 90 of vegetables are gown in the San Joaquin Valley

in CAin CA

Solutions and Sustainable Solutions and Sustainable AlternativesAlternatives

Eat LocallyEat Locally Eat Less MeatEat Less Meat Eat OrganicEat Organic Use Less RefrigerationUse Less Refrigeration

MODERN FOOD SYSTEMSMODERN FOOD SYSTEMS

Changing the footprint goes beyond individual actions Changing the footprint goes beyond individual actions and requires changes in structures policies economic and requires changes in structures policies economic practices etcpractices etc

Educators Play an Important RoleEducators Play an Important Role As educators we play a very special role We As educators we play a very special role We

influence not only students by how and what we influence not only students by how and what we teach but also parents and community members By teach but also parents and community members By embracing sustainability as a vital topic within the embracing sustainability as a vital topic within the classroom we can help students internalize the classroom we can help students internalize the importance of a high quality of life for all Teaching importance of a high quality of life for all Teaching sustainability cannot happen by teaching single sustainability cannot happen by teaching single module lessons but can happen by integrating module lessons but can happen by integrating sustainability themes throughout all courses of sustainability themes throughout all courses of studystudy

State of KentuckyState of Kentucky

Kentucky can lead the way to a new model for a healthy and robust Kentucky can lead the way to a new model for a healthy and robust food systemfood system

We believe that transitioning the entire State of Kentucky to a We believe that transitioning the entire State of Kentucky to a sustainable food system will sustainable food system will

Provide more economic opportunity than the current systemProvide more economic opportunity than the current system Strengthen rural communitiesStrengthen rural communities Employ state of the art environmental management systemsEmploy state of the art environmental management systems Lift the fortunes of the food and farming industryLift the fortunes of the food and farming industry Create pride of placeCreate pride of place Offer hope of meaningful opportunities for workers in the industry Offer hope of meaningful opportunities for workers in the industry

andand Lead a world-wide demand for health and quality in everyday livingLead a world-wide demand for health and quality in everyday living

Promoting Sustainable Local Promoting Sustainable Local Food SystemsFood Systems

Farmers marketsFarmers markets Community and school gardensCommunity and school gardens Community-supported agriculture Community-supported agriculture

(CSA)(CSA) Pick-your-own farms (U-Pick-It) and Pick-your-own farms (U-Pick-It) and

roadside stands roadside stands

Sustainability Education amp Food Sustainability Education amp Food Systems Programs for K-12 Systems Programs for K-12

SchoolsSchools

AgricultureAgriculture

ThemeTheme (6-12) (6-12) Study ancient or current civilizationsrsquo agricultural practicesStudy ancient or current civilizationsrsquo agricultural practices GoalGoal Create a model of ancient civilizationrsquos farming watering hunting Create a model of ancient civilizationrsquos farming watering hunting

and animal husbandry practices Study relationships between climate and animal husbandry practices Study relationships between climate climate changes natural phenomena population increases or decreases climate changes natural phenomena population increases or decreases crop rotation (or lack there of) deforestation (for land use or fuel) and their crop rotation (or lack there of) deforestation (for land use or fuel) and their impact on food production Discuss current models of agriculture and how impact on food production Discuss current models of agriculture and how they differ from the ancient civilization Discuss impacts and trade-offs of they differ from the ancient civilization Discuss impacts and trade-offs of choices in modern amp ancient civilizationschoices in modern amp ancient civilizations

Standards MEAP raquo Standards MEAP raquo English Language Arts VIII103 (Ideas in Action)English Language Arts VIII103 (Ideas in Action) raquoraquo Social Studies II11 II22 II31 (Geographic Perspective) IV11 Social Studies II11 II22 II31 (Geographic Perspective) IV11

(Economic Perspective)(Economic Perspective) raquoraquo Mathematics III11 (Data Analysis amp Statistics) Mathematics III11 (Data Analysis amp Statistics) raquoraquo Science IIIEE55 IIIMEHS56 (Use Scientific Knowledge from the Life Science IIIEE55 IIIMEHS56 (Use Scientific Knowledge from the Life

Sciences in Real-World Contexts)Sciences in Real-World Contexts) Curriculum raquo Curriculum raquo A Sustainable Development Curriculum Framework for A Sustainable Development Curriculum Framework for

World History amp Cultures World History amp Cultures (9-12)(9-12)

Earth connectionEarth connection

School gardensSchool gardens Natural habitatsNatural habitats GreenhousesGreenhouses Rain gardensRain gardens Outdoor classroomsOutdoor classrooms Project learningProject learning Care for Eco-systemsCare for Eco-systems

Outcomes and Goals of Outcomes and Goals of Sustainability EducationSustainability Education

The goal of sustainability is simple The goal of sustainability is simple to prepare to prepare students to be effective caring citizens in a diverse students to be effective caring citizens in a diverse democratic and ecologically health societydemocratic and ecologically health society With its With its focus on developing a positive future sustainability focus on developing a positive future sustainability promotes students sense of connection purpose and promotes students sense of connection purpose and social consciousness while developing values-based social consciousness while developing values-based decision-making and problem-solving skills decision-making and problem-solving skills Sustainability education raises the bar on inquiry and Sustainability education raises the bar on inquiry and requires that learners think critically make connections requires that learners think critically make connections and grapple with compelling questions and grapple with compelling questions

sustainability educationsustainability education

In brief sustainability education fosters the following In brief sustainability education fosters the following an integrated scientific social and ecological literacyan integrated scientific social and ecological literacy critical thinking decision-making collaborative problem-critical thinking decision-making collaborative problem-

solving and interpersonal communication solving and interpersonal communication appropriate applications of technology that help solve appropriate applications of technology that help solve

not create problemsnot create problems equity justice inclusivity and respect for all peopleequity justice inclusivity and respect for all people a pedagogy that fosters community vision and a pedagogy that fosters community vision and

compassion compassion

US Food SystemUS Food System

The Food System hellipLife CycleThe Food System hellipLife Cycle Origin of ResourcegtAgricultural Origin of ResourcegtAgricultural

ProductiongtFood ProcessinggtPackaging ProductiongtFood ProcessinggtPackaging ampDistributiongtPreparation amp ampDistributiongtPreparation amp ConsumptiongtEnd of LifegtDisposalConsumptiongtEnd of LifegtDisposal

Patterns of UsePatterns of Use Americans enjoy a diverse abundance of cheap Americans enjoy a diverse abundance of cheap

food ndash spending a mere 101 of our disposable food ndash spending a mere 101 of our disposable income on food But store prices donrsquot reveal the income on food But store prices donrsquot reveal the external costs ndash economic social andexternal costs ndash economic social and

environmental ndash that impact the sustainability of environmental ndash that impact the sustainability of the food system Considering the full cycle of the the food system Considering the full cycle of the US food system aids in making the connection US food system aids in making the connection between consumption behaviors and production between consumption behaviors and production practices Following are a few pertinent practices Following are a few pertinent examples of unsustainable trends in the US examples of unsustainable trends in the US food systemfood system

Agricultural ProductionAgricultural Production

1048707 1048707 Farmers account for less than 1 of our population and the Farmers account for less than 1 of our population and the average age of farmers is rapidly increasingaverage age of farmers is rapidly increasing

1048707 1048707 Eight percent of all farms account for about 68 of agricultural Eight percent of all farms account for about 68 of agricultural productionproduction

1048707 1048707 A mere 19 cents of every dollar spent on food in 2000 went back to A mere 19 cents of every dollar spent on food in 2000 went back to the farm (in 1975 it was 40 cents)the farm (in 1975 it was 40 cents)

1048707 1048707 Three out of every four farm households earned the majority of their Three out of every four farm households earned the majority of their income from off-farm sourcesincome from off-farm sources

1048707 1048707 Fifty-two percent of farm workers are ldquoillegalrdquoFifty-two percent of farm workers are ldquoillegalrdquo

1048707 1048707 The nationrsquos cropland acreage decline from 420 million acres in The nationrsquos cropland acreage decline from 420 million acres in 1982 to 370 million acres in 2001 ndash a decrease of 121982 to 370 million acres in 2001 ndash a decrease of 12

Agricultural ProductionAgricultural Production

1048707 1048707 The rate of groundwater withdrawal exceeds The rate of groundwater withdrawal exceeds recharge rates in major agricultural regionsrecharge rates in major agricultural regions

1048707 1048707 As a result of nutrient runoff in the agricultural As a result of nutrient runoff in the agricultural upper regions of the Mississippi River the Gulf of upper regions of the Mississippi River the Gulf of Mexico is now the 3rd largest hypoxic ldquodead zonerdquo Mexico is now the 3rd largest hypoxic ldquodead zonerdquo in the worldin the world

1048707 1048707 In 2001 18 billion tons of topsoil were lost to In 2001 18 billion tons of topsoil were lost to erosion ndash or over 200000 tons each hourerosion ndash or over 200000 tons each hour

1048707 1048707 Despite tenfold increase in insecticide use since Despite tenfold increase in insecticide use since 1945 crop losses due to insect damage have nearly 1945 crop losses due to insect damage have nearly doubleddoubled

1048707 1048707 Agricultural activities were responsible for 67 of Agricultural activities were responsible for 67 of total US greenhouse gas emissions in 2002 total US greenhouse gas emissions in 2002 Livestock are major contributorsLivestock are major contributors

Consumption PatternsConsumption Patterns

The onslaught of social and environmental impacts of modernThe onslaught of social and environmental impacts of modern agriculture is in part driven by our consumption behaviorsagriculture is in part driven by our consumption behaviors 1048707 1048707 In 2000 the US food supply provided 3800 calories perIn 2000 the US food supply provided 3800 calories per person per day Accounting for waste the average Americanperson per day Accounting for waste the average American consumed 2700 calories per day ndash an increase of 245 fromconsumed 2700 calories per day ndash an increase of 245 from 19701970 1048707 1048707 In 2002 Americans ate 200 pounds of meat per person whichIn 2002 Americans ate 200 pounds of meat per person which is up 22 pounds from 1970 Over half of grains grown are fedis up 22 pounds from 1970 Over half of grains grown are fed to animals (see ldquofeed grains to animalsrdquo right)to animals (see ldquofeed grains to animalsrdquo right) 1048707 1048707 The average American eats 32 teaspoons of caloric sweetenersThe average American eats 32 teaspoons of caloric sweeteners ndash ndash mostly sucrose and corn sweeteners ndash per daymostly sucrose and corn sweeteners ndash per day 1048707 1048707 In 2000 64 of US adults were either overweight or obeseIn 2000 64 of US adults were either overweight or obese defined as having a body mass index of 25 or moredefined as having a body mass index of 25 or more 1048707 1048707 Poor nutrition and physical inactivity account for 300000Poor nutrition and physical inactivity account for 300000 premature deaths each year Diet contributes to heart diseasepremature deaths each year Diet contributes to heart disease certain cancers and stroke ndash the three major causes of UScertain cancers and stroke ndash the three major causes of US deathsdeaths 1048707 1048707 In 2003 the cost of obesity-attributed medical expenditures inIn 2003 the cost of obesity-attributed medical expenditures in the US was $75 billion Taxpayers financed half of thesethe US was $75 billion Taxpayers financed half of these 1048707 1048707 26 of the edible food available is wasted at the consumer26 of the edible food available is wasted at the consumer levellevel

On-farm production amounts to only 20 of the total system energy On-farm production amounts to only 20 of the total system energy 40 of the ag production energy goes into40 of the ag production energy goes into

making chemical fertilizers and pesticidesmaking chemical fertilizers and pesticides 1048707 1048707 Large amounts of energy go into processing transportingLarge amounts of energy go into processing transporting 1048707 1048707 On-farm production amounts to only 20 of the totalOn-farm production amounts to only 20 of the total storing and serving foodstoring and serving food 1048707 1048707 Reliance on large fossil fuel inputs makes the food systemReliance on large fossil fuel inputs makes the food system increasingly vulnerableincreasingly vulnerable 1048707 1048707 Consolidation of farms animal production facilities meatConsolidation of farms animal production facilities meat packing plants food processing operation and distributionpacking plants food processing operation and distribution

Consolidation in the food system is also Consolidation in the food system is also concentrating management decisions into concentrating management decisions into fewer hands raising questions offewer hands raising questions of

growing market control by a few growing market control by a few corporations For examplecorporations For example

1048707 1048707 79 of the beef packing market is 79 of the beef packing market is controlled by 4 firms 4 firms control 80 controlled by 4 firms 4 firms control 80 of soybean processingof soybean processing

1048707 1048707 The top five food retailers sell 42 of The top five food retailers sell 42 of Americarsquos food (in 1997 it was only 27)Americarsquos food (in 1997 it was only 27)

middot An average food item in the US travels 1500 milesmiddot An average food item in the US travels 1500 miles middot 90 of vegetables are gown in the San Joaquin Valley middot 90 of vegetables are gown in the San Joaquin Valley

in CAin CA

Solutions and Sustainable Solutions and Sustainable AlternativesAlternatives

Eat LocallyEat Locally Eat Less MeatEat Less Meat Eat OrganicEat Organic Use Less RefrigerationUse Less Refrigeration

MODERN FOOD SYSTEMSMODERN FOOD SYSTEMS

Changing the footprint goes beyond individual actions Changing the footprint goes beyond individual actions and requires changes in structures policies economic and requires changes in structures policies economic practices etcpractices etc

Educators Play an Important RoleEducators Play an Important Role As educators we play a very special role We As educators we play a very special role We

influence not only students by how and what we influence not only students by how and what we teach but also parents and community members By teach but also parents and community members By embracing sustainability as a vital topic within the embracing sustainability as a vital topic within the classroom we can help students internalize the classroom we can help students internalize the importance of a high quality of life for all Teaching importance of a high quality of life for all Teaching sustainability cannot happen by teaching single sustainability cannot happen by teaching single module lessons but can happen by integrating module lessons but can happen by integrating sustainability themes throughout all courses of sustainability themes throughout all courses of studystudy

State of KentuckyState of Kentucky

Kentucky can lead the way to a new model for a healthy and robust Kentucky can lead the way to a new model for a healthy and robust food systemfood system

We believe that transitioning the entire State of Kentucky to a We believe that transitioning the entire State of Kentucky to a sustainable food system will sustainable food system will

Provide more economic opportunity than the current systemProvide more economic opportunity than the current system Strengthen rural communitiesStrengthen rural communities Employ state of the art environmental management systemsEmploy state of the art environmental management systems Lift the fortunes of the food and farming industryLift the fortunes of the food and farming industry Create pride of placeCreate pride of place Offer hope of meaningful opportunities for workers in the industry Offer hope of meaningful opportunities for workers in the industry

andand Lead a world-wide demand for health and quality in everyday livingLead a world-wide demand for health and quality in everyday living

Promoting Sustainable Local Promoting Sustainable Local Food SystemsFood Systems

Farmers marketsFarmers markets Community and school gardensCommunity and school gardens Community-supported agriculture Community-supported agriculture

(CSA)(CSA) Pick-your-own farms (U-Pick-It) and Pick-your-own farms (U-Pick-It) and

roadside stands roadside stands

Sustainability Education amp Food Sustainability Education amp Food Systems Programs for K-12 Systems Programs for K-12

SchoolsSchools

AgricultureAgriculture

ThemeTheme (6-12) (6-12) Study ancient or current civilizationsrsquo agricultural practicesStudy ancient or current civilizationsrsquo agricultural practices GoalGoal Create a model of ancient civilizationrsquos farming watering hunting Create a model of ancient civilizationrsquos farming watering hunting

and animal husbandry practices Study relationships between climate and animal husbandry practices Study relationships between climate climate changes natural phenomena population increases or decreases climate changes natural phenomena population increases or decreases crop rotation (or lack there of) deforestation (for land use or fuel) and their crop rotation (or lack there of) deforestation (for land use or fuel) and their impact on food production Discuss current models of agriculture and how impact on food production Discuss current models of agriculture and how they differ from the ancient civilization Discuss impacts and trade-offs of they differ from the ancient civilization Discuss impacts and trade-offs of choices in modern amp ancient civilizationschoices in modern amp ancient civilizations

Standards MEAP raquo Standards MEAP raquo English Language Arts VIII103 (Ideas in Action)English Language Arts VIII103 (Ideas in Action) raquoraquo Social Studies II11 II22 II31 (Geographic Perspective) IV11 Social Studies II11 II22 II31 (Geographic Perspective) IV11

(Economic Perspective)(Economic Perspective) raquoraquo Mathematics III11 (Data Analysis amp Statistics) Mathematics III11 (Data Analysis amp Statistics) raquoraquo Science IIIEE55 IIIMEHS56 (Use Scientific Knowledge from the Life Science IIIEE55 IIIMEHS56 (Use Scientific Knowledge from the Life

Sciences in Real-World Contexts)Sciences in Real-World Contexts) Curriculum raquo Curriculum raquo A Sustainable Development Curriculum Framework for A Sustainable Development Curriculum Framework for

World History amp Cultures World History amp Cultures (9-12)(9-12)

Earth connectionEarth connection

School gardensSchool gardens Natural habitatsNatural habitats GreenhousesGreenhouses Rain gardensRain gardens Outdoor classroomsOutdoor classrooms Project learningProject learning Care for Eco-systemsCare for Eco-systems

Outcomes and Goals of Outcomes and Goals of Sustainability EducationSustainability Education

The goal of sustainability is simple The goal of sustainability is simple to prepare to prepare students to be effective caring citizens in a diverse students to be effective caring citizens in a diverse democratic and ecologically health societydemocratic and ecologically health society With its With its focus on developing a positive future sustainability focus on developing a positive future sustainability promotes students sense of connection purpose and promotes students sense of connection purpose and social consciousness while developing values-based social consciousness while developing values-based decision-making and problem-solving skills decision-making and problem-solving skills Sustainability education raises the bar on inquiry and Sustainability education raises the bar on inquiry and requires that learners think critically make connections requires that learners think critically make connections and grapple with compelling questions and grapple with compelling questions

sustainability educationsustainability education

In brief sustainability education fosters the following In brief sustainability education fosters the following an integrated scientific social and ecological literacyan integrated scientific social and ecological literacy critical thinking decision-making collaborative problem-critical thinking decision-making collaborative problem-

solving and interpersonal communication solving and interpersonal communication appropriate applications of technology that help solve appropriate applications of technology that help solve

not create problemsnot create problems equity justice inclusivity and respect for all peopleequity justice inclusivity and respect for all people a pedagogy that fosters community vision and a pedagogy that fosters community vision and

compassion compassion

Patterns of UsePatterns of Use Americans enjoy a diverse abundance of cheap Americans enjoy a diverse abundance of cheap

food ndash spending a mere 101 of our disposable food ndash spending a mere 101 of our disposable income on food But store prices donrsquot reveal the income on food But store prices donrsquot reveal the external costs ndash economic social andexternal costs ndash economic social and

environmental ndash that impact the sustainability of environmental ndash that impact the sustainability of the food system Considering the full cycle of the the food system Considering the full cycle of the US food system aids in making the connection US food system aids in making the connection between consumption behaviors and production between consumption behaviors and production practices Following are a few pertinent practices Following are a few pertinent examples of unsustainable trends in the US examples of unsustainable trends in the US food systemfood system

Agricultural ProductionAgricultural Production

1048707 1048707 Farmers account for less than 1 of our population and the Farmers account for less than 1 of our population and the average age of farmers is rapidly increasingaverage age of farmers is rapidly increasing

1048707 1048707 Eight percent of all farms account for about 68 of agricultural Eight percent of all farms account for about 68 of agricultural productionproduction

1048707 1048707 A mere 19 cents of every dollar spent on food in 2000 went back to A mere 19 cents of every dollar spent on food in 2000 went back to the farm (in 1975 it was 40 cents)the farm (in 1975 it was 40 cents)

1048707 1048707 Three out of every four farm households earned the majority of their Three out of every four farm households earned the majority of their income from off-farm sourcesincome from off-farm sources

1048707 1048707 Fifty-two percent of farm workers are ldquoillegalrdquoFifty-two percent of farm workers are ldquoillegalrdquo

1048707 1048707 The nationrsquos cropland acreage decline from 420 million acres in The nationrsquos cropland acreage decline from 420 million acres in 1982 to 370 million acres in 2001 ndash a decrease of 121982 to 370 million acres in 2001 ndash a decrease of 12

Agricultural ProductionAgricultural Production

1048707 1048707 The rate of groundwater withdrawal exceeds The rate of groundwater withdrawal exceeds recharge rates in major agricultural regionsrecharge rates in major agricultural regions

1048707 1048707 As a result of nutrient runoff in the agricultural As a result of nutrient runoff in the agricultural upper regions of the Mississippi River the Gulf of upper regions of the Mississippi River the Gulf of Mexico is now the 3rd largest hypoxic ldquodead zonerdquo Mexico is now the 3rd largest hypoxic ldquodead zonerdquo in the worldin the world

1048707 1048707 In 2001 18 billion tons of topsoil were lost to In 2001 18 billion tons of topsoil were lost to erosion ndash or over 200000 tons each hourerosion ndash or over 200000 tons each hour

1048707 1048707 Despite tenfold increase in insecticide use since Despite tenfold increase in insecticide use since 1945 crop losses due to insect damage have nearly 1945 crop losses due to insect damage have nearly doubleddoubled

1048707 1048707 Agricultural activities were responsible for 67 of Agricultural activities were responsible for 67 of total US greenhouse gas emissions in 2002 total US greenhouse gas emissions in 2002 Livestock are major contributorsLivestock are major contributors

Consumption PatternsConsumption Patterns

The onslaught of social and environmental impacts of modernThe onslaught of social and environmental impacts of modern agriculture is in part driven by our consumption behaviorsagriculture is in part driven by our consumption behaviors 1048707 1048707 In 2000 the US food supply provided 3800 calories perIn 2000 the US food supply provided 3800 calories per person per day Accounting for waste the average Americanperson per day Accounting for waste the average American consumed 2700 calories per day ndash an increase of 245 fromconsumed 2700 calories per day ndash an increase of 245 from 19701970 1048707 1048707 In 2002 Americans ate 200 pounds of meat per person whichIn 2002 Americans ate 200 pounds of meat per person which is up 22 pounds from 1970 Over half of grains grown are fedis up 22 pounds from 1970 Over half of grains grown are fed to animals (see ldquofeed grains to animalsrdquo right)to animals (see ldquofeed grains to animalsrdquo right) 1048707 1048707 The average American eats 32 teaspoons of caloric sweetenersThe average American eats 32 teaspoons of caloric sweeteners ndash ndash mostly sucrose and corn sweeteners ndash per daymostly sucrose and corn sweeteners ndash per day 1048707 1048707 In 2000 64 of US adults were either overweight or obeseIn 2000 64 of US adults were either overweight or obese defined as having a body mass index of 25 or moredefined as having a body mass index of 25 or more 1048707 1048707 Poor nutrition and physical inactivity account for 300000Poor nutrition and physical inactivity account for 300000 premature deaths each year Diet contributes to heart diseasepremature deaths each year Diet contributes to heart disease certain cancers and stroke ndash the three major causes of UScertain cancers and stroke ndash the three major causes of US deathsdeaths 1048707 1048707 In 2003 the cost of obesity-attributed medical expenditures inIn 2003 the cost of obesity-attributed medical expenditures in the US was $75 billion Taxpayers financed half of thesethe US was $75 billion Taxpayers financed half of these 1048707 1048707 26 of the edible food available is wasted at the consumer26 of the edible food available is wasted at the consumer levellevel

On-farm production amounts to only 20 of the total system energy On-farm production amounts to only 20 of the total system energy 40 of the ag production energy goes into40 of the ag production energy goes into

making chemical fertilizers and pesticidesmaking chemical fertilizers and pesticides 1048707 1048707 Large amounts of energy go into processing transportingLarge amounts of energy go into processing transporting 1048707 1048707 On-farm production amounts to only 20 of the totalOn-farm production amounts to only 20 of the total storing and serving foodstoring and serving food 1048707 1048707 Reliance on large fossil fuel inputs makes the food systemReliance on large fossil fuel inputs makes the food system increasingly vulnerableincreasingly vulnerable 1048707 1048707 Consolidation of farms animal production facilities meatConsolidation of farms animal production facilities meat packing plants food processing operation and distributionpacking plants food processing operation and distribution

Consolidation in the food system is also Consolidation in the food system is also concentrating management decisions into concentrating management decisions into fewer hands raising questions offewer hands raising questions of

growing market control by a few growing market control by a few corporations For examplecorporations For example

1048707 1048707 79 of the beef packing market is 79 of the beef packing market is controlled by 4 firms 4 firms control 80 controlled by 4 firms 4 firms control 80 of soybean processingof soybean processing

1048707 1048707 The top five food retailers sell 42 of The top five food retailers sell 42 of Americarsquos food (in 1997 it was only 27)Americarsquos food (in 1997 it was only 27)

middot An average food item in the US travels 1500 milesmiddot An average food item in the US travels 1500 miles middot 90 of vegetables are gown in the San Joaquin Valley middot 90 of vegetables are gown in the San Joaquin Valley

in CAin CA

Solutions and Sustainable Solutions and Sustainable AlternativesAlternatives

Eat LocallyEat Locally Eat Less MeatEat Less Meat Eat OrganicEat Organic Use Less RefrigerationUse Less Refrigeration

MODERN FOOD SYSTEMSMODERN FOOD SYSTEMS

Changing the footprint goes beyond individual actions Changing the footprint goes beyond individual actions and requires changes in structures policies economic and requires changes in structures policies economic practices etcpractices etc

Educators Play an Important RoleEducators Play an Important Role As educators we play a very special role We As educators we play a very special role We

influence not only students by how and what we influence not only students by how and what we teach but also parents and community members By teach but also parents and community members By embracing sustainability as a vital topic within the embracing sustainability as a vital topic within the classroom we can help students internalize the classroom we can help students internalize the importance of a high quality of life for all Teaching importance of a high quality of life for all Teaching sustainability cannot happen by teaching single sustainability cannot happen by teaching single module lessons but can happen by integrating module lessons but can happen by integrating sustainability themes throughout all courses of sustainability themes throughout all courses of studystudy

State of KentuckyState of Kentucky

Kentucky can lead the way to a new model for a healthy and robust Kentucky can lead the way to a new model for a healthy and robust food systemfood system

We believe that transitioning the entire State of Kentucky to a We believe that transitioning the entire State of Kentucky to a sustainable food system will sustainable food system will

Provide more economic opportunity than the current systemProvide more economic opportunity than the current system Strengthen rural communitiesStrengthen rural communities Employ state of the art environmental management systemsEmploy state of the art environmental management systems Lift the fortunes of the food and farming industryLift the fortunes of the food and farming industry Create pride of placeCreate pride of place Offer hope of meaningful opportunities for workers in the industry Offer hope of meaningful opportunities for workers in the industry

andand Lead a world-wide demand for health and quality in everyday livingLead a world-wide demand for health and quality in everyday living

Promoting Sustainable Local Promoting Sustainable Local Food SystemsFood Systems

Farmers marketsFarmers markets Community and school gardensCommunity and school gardens Community-supported agriculture Community-supported agriculture

(CSA)(CSA) Pick-your-own farms (U-Pick-It) and Pick-your-own farms (U-Pick-It) and

roadside stands roadside stands

Sustainability Education amp Food Sustainability Education amp Food Systems Programs for K-12 Systems Programs for K-12

SchoolsSchools

AgricultureAgriculture

ThemeTheme (6-12) (6-12) Study ancient or current civilizationsrsquo agricultural practicesStudy ancient or current civilizationsrsquo agricultural practices GoalGoal Create a model of ancient civilizationrsquos farming watering hunting Create a model of ancient civilizationrsquos farming watering hunting

and animal husbandry practices Study relationships between climate and animal husbandry practices Study relationships between climate climate changes natural phenomena population increases or decreases climate changes natural phenomena population increases or decreases crop rotation (or lack there of) deforestation (for land use or fuel) and their crop rotation (or lack there of) deforestation (for land use or fuel) and their impact on food production Discuss current models of agriculture and how impact on food production Discuss current models of agriculture and how they differ from the ancient civilization Discuss impacts and trade-offs of they differ from the ancient civilization Discuss impacts and trade-offs of choices in modern amp ancient civilizationschoices in modern amp ancient civilizations

Standards MEAP raquo Standards MEAP raquo English Language Arts VIII103 (Ideas in Action)English Language Arts VIII103 (Ideas in Action) raquoraquo Social Studies II11 II22 II31 (Geographic Perspective) IV11 Social Studies II11 II22 II31 (Geographic Perspective) IV11

(Economic Perspective)(Economic Perspective) raquoraquo Mathematics III11 (Data Analysis amp Statistics) Mathematics III11 (Data Analysis amp Statistics) raquoraquo Science IIIEE55 IIIMEHS56 (Use Scientific Knowledge from the Life Science IIIEE55 IIIMEHS56 (Use Scientific Knowledge from the Life

Sciences in Real-World Contexts)Sciences in Real-World Contexts) Curriculum raquo Curriculum raquo A Sustainable Development Curriculum Framework for A Sustainable Development Curriculum Framework for

World History amp Cultures World History amp Cultures (9-12)(9-12)

Earth connectionEarth connection

School gardensSchool gardens Natural habitatsNatural habitats GreenhousesGreenhouses Rain gardensRain gardens Outdoor classroomsOutdoor classrooms Project learningProject learning Care for Eco-systemsCare for Eco-systems

Outcomes and Goals of Outcomes and Goals of Sustainability EducationSustainability Education

The goal of sustainability is simple The goal of sustainability is simple to prepare to prepare students to be effective caring citizens in a diverse students to be effective caring citizens in a diverse democratic and ecologically health societydemocratic and ecologically health society With its With its focus on developing a positive future sustainability focus on developing a positive future sustainability promotes students sense of connection purpose and promotes students sense of connection purpose and social consciousness while developing values-based social consciousness while developing values-based decision-making and problem-solving skills decision-making and problem-solving skills Sustainability education raises the bar on inquiry and Sustainability education raises the bar on inquiry and requires that learners think critically make connections requires that learners think critically make connections and grapple with compelling questions and grapple with compelling questions

sustainability educationsustainability education

In brief sustainability education fosters the following In brief sustainability education fosters the following an integrated scientific social and ecological literacyan integrated scientific social and ecological literacy critical thinking decision-making collaborative problem-critical thinking decision-making collaborative problem-

solving and interpersonal communication solving and interpersonal communication appropriate applications of technology that help solve appropriate applications of technology that help solve

not create problemsnot create problems equity justice inclusivity and respect for all peopleequity justice inclusivity and respect for all people a pedagogy that fosters community vision and a pedagogy that fosters community vision and

compassion compassion

Agricultural ProductionAgricultural Production

1048707 1048707 Farmers account for less than 1 of our population and the Farmers account for less than 1 of our population and the average age of farmers is rapidly increasingaverage age of farmers is rapidly increasing

1048707 1048707 Eight percent of all farms account for about 68 of agricultural Eight percent of all farms account for about 68 of agricultural productionproduction

1048707 1048707 A mere 19 cents of every dollar spent on food in 2000 went back to A mere 19 cents of every dollar spent on food in 2000 went back to the farm (in 1975 it was 40 cents)the farm (in 1975 it was 40 cents)

1048707 1048707 Three out of every four farm households earned the majority of their Three out of every four farm households earned the majority of their income from off-farm sourcesincome from off-farm sources

1048707 1048707 Fifty-two percent of farm workers are ldquoillegalrdquoFifty-two percent of farm workers are ldquoillegalrdquo

1048707 1048707 The nationrsquos cropland acreage decline from 420 million acres in The nationrsquos cropland acreage decline from 420 million acres in 1982 to 370 million acres in 2001 ndash a decrease of 121982 to 370 million acres in 2001 ndash a decrease of 12

Agricultural ProductionAgricultural Production

1048707 1048707 The rate of groundwater withdrawal exceeds The rate of groundwater withdrawal exceeds recharge rates in major agricultural regionsrecharge rates in major agricultural regions

1048707 1048707 As a result of nutrient runoff in the agricultural As a result of nutrient runoff in the agricultural upper regions of the Mississippi River the Gulf of upper regions of the Mississippi River the Gulf of Mexico is now the 3rd largest hypoxic ldquodead zonerdquo Mexico is now the 3rd largest hypoxic ldquodead zonerdquo in the worldin the world

1048707 1048707 In 2001 18 billion tons of topsoil were lost to In 2001 18 billion tons of topsoil were lost to erosion ndash or over 200000 tons each hourerosion ndash or over 200000 tons each hour

1048707 1048707 Despite tenfold increase in insecticide use since Despite tenfold increase in insecticide use since 1945 crop losses due to insect damage have nearly 1945 crop losses due to insect damage have nearly doubleddoubled

1048707 1048707 Agricultural activities were responsible for 67 of Agricultural activities were responsible for 67 of total US greenhouse gas emissions in 2002 total US greenhouse gas emissions in 2002 Livestock are major contributorsLivestock are major contributors

Consumption PatternsConsumption Patterns

The onslaught of social and environmental impacts of modernThe onslaught of social and environmental impacts of modern agriculture is in part driven by our consumption behaviorsagriculture is in part driven by our consumption behaviors 1048707 1048707 In 2000 the US food supply provided 3800 calories perIn 2000 the US food supply provided 3800 calories per person per day Accounting for waste the average Americanperson per day Accounting for waste the average American consumed 2700 calories per day ndash an increase of 245 fromconsumed 2700 calories per day ndash an increase of 245 from 19701970 1048707 1048707 In 2002 Americans ate 200 pounds of meat per person whichIn 2002 Americans ate 200 pounds of meat per person which is up 22 pounds from 1970 Over half of grains grown are fedis up 22 pounds from 1970 Over half of grains grown are fed to animals (see ldquofeed grains to animalsrdquo right)to animals (see ldquofeed grains to animalsrdquo right) 1048707 1048707 The average American eats 32 teaspoons of caloric sweetenersThe average American eats 32 teaspoons of caloric sweeteners ndash ndash mostly sucrose and corn sweeteners ndash per daymostly sucrose and corn sweeteners ndash per day 1048707 1048707 In 2000 64 of US adults were either overweight or obeseIn 2000 64 of US adults were either overweight or obese defined as having a body mass index of 25 or moredefined as having a body mass index of 25 or more 1048707 1048707 Poor nutrition and physical inactivity account for 300000Poor nutrition and physical inactivity account for 300000 premature deaths each year Diet contributes to heart diseasepremature deaths each year Diet contributes to heart disease certain cancers and stroke ndash the three major causes of UScertain cancers and stroke ndash the three major causes of US deathsdeaths 1048707 1048707 In 2003 the cost of obesity-attributed medical expenditures inIn 2003 the cost of obesity-attributed medical expenditures in the US was $75 billion Taxpayers financed half of thesethe US was $75 billion Taxpayers financed half of these 1048707 1048707 26 of the edible food available is wasted at the consumer26 of the edible food available is wasted at the consumer levellevel

On-farm production amounts to only 20 of the total system energy On-farm production amounts to only 20 of the total system energy 40 of the ag production energy goes into40 of the ag production energy goes into

making chemical fertilizers and pesticidesmaking chemical fertilizers and pesticides 1048707 1048707 Large amounts of energy go into processing transportingLarge amounts of energy go into processing transporting 1048707 1048707 On-farm production amounts to only 20 of the totalOn-farm production amounts to only 20 of the total storing and serving foodstoring and serving food 1048707 1048707 Reliance on large fossil fuel inputs makes the food systemReliance on large fossil fuel inputs makes the food system increasingly vulnerableincreasingly vulnerable 1048707 1048707 Consolidation of farms animal production facilities meatConsolidation of farms animal production facilities meat packing plants food processing operation and distributionpacking plants food processing operation and distribution

Consolidation in the food system is also Consolidation in the food system is also concentrating management decisions into concentrating management decisions into fewer hands raising questions offewer hands raising questions of

growing market control by a few growing market control by a few corporations For examplecorporations For example

1048707 1048707 79 of the beef packing market is 79 of the beef packing market is controlled by 4 firms 4 firms control 80 controlled by 4 firms 4 firms control 80 of soybean processingof soybean processing

1048707 1048707 The top five food retailers sell 42 of The top five food retailers sell 42 of Americarsquos food (in 1997 it was only 27)Americarsquos food (in 1997 it was only 27)

middot An average food item in the US travels 1500 milesmiddot An average food item in the US travels 1500 miles middot 90 of vegetables are gown in the San Joaquin Valley middot 90 of vegetables are gown in the San Joaquin Valley

in CAin CA

Solutions and Sustainable Solutions and Sustainable AlternativesAlternatives

Eat LocallyEat Locally Eat Less MeatEat Less Meat Eat OrganicEat Organic Use Less RefrigerationUse Less Refrigeration

MODERN FOOD SYSTEMSMODERN FOOD SYSTEMS

Changing the footprint goes beyond individual actions Changing the footprint goes beyond individual actions and requires changes in structures policies economic and requires changes in structures policies economic practices etcpractices etc

Educators Play an Important RoleEducators Play an Important Role As educators we play a very special role We As educators we play a very special role We

influence not only students by how and what we influence not only students by how and what we teach but also parents and community members By teach but also parents and community members By embracing sustainability as a vital topic within the embracing sustainability as a vital topic within the classroom we can help students internalize the classroom we can help students internalize the importance of a high quality of life for all Teaching importance of a high quality of life for all Teaching sustainability cannot happen by teaching single sustainability cannot happen by teaching single module lessons but can happen by integrating module lessons but can happen by integrating sustainability themes throughout all courses of sustainability themes throughout all courses of studystudy

State of KentuckyState of Kentucky

Kentucky can lead the way to a new model for a healthy and robust Kentucky can lead the way to a new model for a healthy and robust food systemfood system

We believe that transitioning the entire State of Kentucky to a We believe that transitioning the entire State of Kentucky to a sustainable food system will sustainable food system will

Provide more economic opportunity than the current systemProvide more economic opportunity than the current system Strengthen rural communitiesStrengthen rural communities Employ state of the art environmental management systemsEmploy state of the art environmental management systems Lift the fortunes of the food and farming industryLift the fortunes of the food and farming industry Create pride of placeCreate pride of place Offer hope of meaningful opportunities for workers in the industry Offer hope of meaningful opportunities for workers in the industry

andand Lead a world-wide demand for health and quality in everyday livingLead a world-wide demand for health and quality in everyday living

Promoting Sustainable Local Promoting Sustainable Local Food SystemsFood Systems

Farmers marketsFarmers markets Community and school gardensCommunity and school gardens Community-supported agriculture Community-supported agriculture

(CSA)(CSA) Pick-your-own farms (U-Pick-It) and Pick-your-own farms (U-Pick-It) and

roadside stands roadside stands

Sustainability Education amp Food Sustainability Education amp Food Systems Programs for K-12 Systems Programs for K-12

SchoolsSchools

AgricultureAgriculture

ThemeTheme (6-12) (6-12) Study ancient or current civilizationsrsquo agricultural practicesStudy ancient or current civilizationsrsquo agricultural practices GoalGoal Create a model of ancient civilizationrsquos farming watering hunting Create a model of ancient civilizationrsquos farming watering hunting

and animal husbandry practices Study relationships between climate and animal husbandry practices Study relationships between climate climate changes natural phenomena population increases or decreases climate changes natural phenomena population increases or decreases crop rotation (or lack there of) deforestation (for land use or fuel) and their crop rotation (or lack there of) deforestation (for land use or fuel) and their impact on food production Discuss current models of agriculture and how impact on food production Discuss current models of agriculture and how they differ from the ancient civilization Discuss impacts and trade-offs of they differ from the ancient civilization Discuss impacts and trade-offs of choices in modern amp ancient civilizationschoices in modern amp ancient civilizations

Standards MEAP raquo Standards MEAP raquo English Language Arts VIII103 (Ideas in Action)English Language Arts VIII103 (Ideas in Action) raquoraquo Social Studies II11 II22 II31 (Geographic Perspective) IV11 Social Studies II11 II22 II31 (Geographic Perspective) IV11

(Economic Perspective)(Economic Perspective) raquoraquo Mathematics III11 (Data Analysis amp Statistics) Mathematics III11 (Data Analysis amp Statistics) raquoraquo Science IIIEE55 IIIMEHS56 (Use Scientific Knowledge from the Life Science IIIEE55 IIIMEHS56 (Use Scientific Knowledge from the Life

Sciences in Real-World Contexts)Sciences in Real-World Contexts) Curriculum raquo Curriculum raquo A Sustainable Development Curriculum Framework for A Sustainable Development Curriculum Framework for

World History amp Cultures World History amp Cultures (9-12)(9-12)

Earth connectionEarth connection

School gardensSchool gardens Natural habitatsNatural habitats GreenhousesGreenhouses Rain gardensRain gardens Outdoor classroomsOutdoor classrooms Project learningProject learning Care for Eco-systemsCare for Eco-systems

Outcomes and Goals of Outcomes and Goals of Sustainability EducationSustainability Education

The goal of sustainability is simple The goal of sustainability is simple to prepare to prepare students to be effective caring citizens in a diverse students to be effective caring citizens in a diverse democratic and ecologically health societydemocratic and ecologically health society With its With its focus on developing a positive future sustainability focus on developing a positive future sustainability promotes students sense of connection purpose and promotes students sense of connection purpose and social consciousness while developing values-based social consciousness while developing values-based decision-making and problem-solving skills decision-making and problem-solving skills Sustainability education raises the bar on inquiry and Sustainability education raises the bar on inquiry and requires that learners think critically make connections requires that learners think critically make connections and grapple with compelling questions and grapple with compelling questions

sustainability educationsustainability education

In brief sustainability education fosters the following In brief sustainability education fosters the following an integrated scientific social and ecological literacyan integrated scientific social and ecological literacy critical thinking decision-making collaborative problem-critical thinking decision-making collaborative problem-

solving and interpersonal communication solving and interpersonal communication appropriate applications of technology that help solve appropriate applications of technology that help solve

not create problemsnot create problems equity justice inclusivity and respect for all peopleequity justice inclusivity and respect for all people a pedagogy that fosters community vision and a pedagogy that fosters community vision and

compassion compassion

Agricultural ProductionAgricultural Production

1048707 1048707 The rate of groundwater withdrawal exceeds The rate of groundwater withdrawal exceeds recharge rates in major agricultural regionsrecharge rates in major agricultural regions

1048707 1048707 As a result of nutrient runoff in the agricultural As a result of nutrient runoff in the agricultural upper regions of the Mississippi River the Gulf of upper regions of the Mississippi River the Gulf of Mexico is now the 3rd largest hypoxic ldquodead zonerdquo Mexico is now the 3rd largest hypoxic ldquodead zonerdquo in the worldin the world

1048707 1048707 In 2001 18 billion tons of topsoil were lost to In 2001 18 billion tons of topsoil were lost to erosion ndash or over 200000 tons each hourerosion ndash or over 200000 tons each hour

1048707 1048707 Despite tenfold increase in insecticide use since Despite tenfold increase in insecticide use since 1945 crop losses due to insect damage have nearly 1945 crop losses due to insect damage have nearly doubleddoubled

1048707 1048707 Agricultural activities were responsible for 67 of Agricultural activities were responsible for 67 of total US greenhouse gas emissions in 2002 total US greenhouse gas emissions in 2002 Livestock are major contributorsLivestock are major contributors

Consumption PatternsConsumption Patterns

The onslaught of social and environmental impacts of modernThe onslaught of social and environmental impacts of modern agriculture is in part driven by our consumption behaviorsagriculture is in part driven by our consumption behaviors 1048707 1048707 In 2000 the US food supply provided 3800 calories perIn 2000 the US food supply provided 3800 calories per person per day Accounting for waste the average Americanperson per day Accounting for waste the average American consumed 2700 calories per day ndash an increase of 245 fromconsumed 2700 calories per day ndash an increase of 245 from 19701970 1048707 1048707 In 2002 Americans ate 200 pounds of meat per person whichIn 2002 Americans ate 200 pounds of meat per person which is up 22 pounds from 1970 Over half of grains grown are fedis up 22 pounds from 1970 Over half of grains grown are fed to animals (see ldquofeed grains to animalsrdquo right)to animals (see ldquofeed grains to animalsrdquo right) 1048707 1048707 The average American eats 32 teaspoons of caloric sweetenersThe average American eats 32 teaspoons of caloric sweeteners ndash ndash mostly sucrose and corn sweeteners ndash per daymostly sucrose and corn sweeteners ndash per day 1048707 1048707 In 2000 64 of US adults were either overweight or obeseIn 2000 64 of US adults were either overweight or obese defined as having a body mass index of 25 or moredefined as having a body mass index of 25 or more 1048707 1048707 Poor nutrition and physical inactivity account for 300000Poor nutrition and physical inactivity account for 300000 premature deaths each year Diet contributes to heart diseasepremature deaths each year Diet contributes to heart disease certain cancers and stroke ndash the three major causes of UScertain cancers and stroke ndash the three major causes of US deathsdeaths 1048707 1048707 In 2003 the cost of obesity-attributed medical expenditures inIn 2003 the cost of obesity-attributed medical expenditures in the US was $75 billion Taxpayers financed half of thesethe US was $75 billion Taxpayers financed half of these 1048707 1048707 26 of the edible food available is wasted at the consumer26 of the edible food available is wasted at the consumer levellevel

On-farm production amounts to only 20 of the total system energy On-farm production amounts to only 20 of the total system energy 40 of the ag production energy goes into40 of the ag production energy goes into

making chemical fertilizers and pesticidesmaking chemical fertilizers and pesticides 1048707 1048707 Large amounts of energy go into processing transportingLarge amounts of energy go into processing transporting 1048707 1048707 On-farm production amounts to only 20 of the totalOn-farm production amounts to only 20 of the total storing and serving foodstoring and serving food 1048707 1048707 Reliance on large fossil fuel inputs makes the food systemReliance on large fossil fuel inputs makes the food system increasingly vulnerableincreasingly vulnerable 1048707 1048707 Consolidation of farms animal production facilities meatConsolidation of farms animal production facilities meat packing plants food processing operation and distributionpacking plants food processing operation and distribution

Consolidation in the food system is also Consolidation in the food system is also concentrating management decisions into concentrating management decisions into fewer hands raising questions offewer hands raising questions of

growing market control by a few growing market control by a few corporations For examplecorporations For example

1048707 1048707 79 of the beef packing market is 79 of the beef packing market is controlled by 4 firms 4 firms control 80 controlled by 4 firms 4 firms control 80 of soybean processingof soybean processing

1048707 1048707 The top five food retailers sell 42 of The top five food retailers sell 42 of Americarsquos food (in 1997 it was only 27)Americarsquos food (in 1997 it was only 27)

middot An average food item in the US travels 1500 milesmiddot An average food item in the US travels 1500 miles middot 90 of vegetables are gown in the San Joaquin Valley middot 90 of vegetables are gown in the San Joaquin Valley

in CAin CA

Solutions and Sustainable Solutions and Sustainable AlternativesAlternatives

Eat LocallyEat Locally Eat Less MeatEat Less Meat Eat OrganicEat Organic Use Less RefrigerationUse Less Refrigeration

MODERN FOOD SYSTEMSMODERN FOOD SYSTEMS

Changing the footprint goes beyond individual actions Changing the footprint goes beyond individual actions and requires changes in structures policies economic and requires changes in structures policies economic practices etcpractices etc

Educators Play an Important RoleEducators Play an Important Role As educators we play a very special role We As educators we play a very special role We

influence not only students by how and what we influence not only students by how and what we teach but also parents and community members By teach but also parents and community members By embracing sustainability as a vital topic within the embracing sustainability as a vital topic within the classroom we can help students internalize the classroom we can help students internalize the importance of a high quality of life for all Teaching importance of a high quality of life for all Teaching sustainability cannot happen by teaching single sustainability cannot happen by teaching single module lessons but can happen by integrating module lessons but can happen by integrating sustainability themes throughout all courses of sustainability themes throughout all courses of studystudy

State of KentuckyState of Kentucky

Kentucky can lead the way to a new model for a healthy and robust Kentucky can lead the way to a new model for a healthy and robust food systemfood system

We believe that transitioning the entire State of Kentucky to a We believe that transitioning the entire State of Kentucky to a sustainable food system will sustainable food system will

Provide more economic opportunity than the current systemProvide more economic opportunity than the current system Strengthen rural communitiesStrengthen rural communities Employ state of the art environmental management systemsEmploy state of the art environmental management systems Lift the fortunes of the food and farming industryLift the fortunes of the food and farming industry Create pride of placeCreate pride of place Offer hope of meaningful opportunities for workers in the industry Offer hope of meaningful opportunities for workers in the industry

andand Lead a world-wide demand for health and quality in everyday livingLead a world-wide demand for health and quality in everyday living

Promoting Sustainable Local Promoting Sustainable Local Food SystemsFood Systems

Farmers marketsFarmers markets Community and school gardensCommunity and school gardens Community-supported agriculture Community-supported agriculture

(CSA)(CSA) Pick-your-own farms (U-Pick-It) and Pick-your-own farms (U-Pick-It) and

roadside stands roadside stands

Sustainability Education amp Food Sustainability Education amp Food Systems Programs for K-12 Systems Programs for K-12

SchoolsSchools

AgricultureAgriculture

ThemeTheme (6-12) (6-12) Study ancient or current civilizationsrsquo agricultural practicesStudy ancient or current civilizationsrsquo agricultural practices GoalGoal Create a model of ancient civilizationrsquos farming watering hunting Create a model of ancient civilizationrsquos farming watering hunting

and animal husbandry practices Study relationships between climate and animal husbandry practices Study relationships between climate climate changes natural phenomena population increases or decreases climate changes natural phenomena population increases or decreases crop rotation (or lack there of) deforestation (for land use or fuel) and their crop rotation (or lack there of) deforestation (for land use or fuel) and their impact on food production Discuss current models of agriculture and how impact on food production Discuss current models of agriculture and how they differ from the ancient civilization Discuss impacts and trade-offs of they differ from the ancient civilization Discuss impacts and trade-offs of choices in modern amp ancient civilizationschoices in modern amp ancient civilizations

Standards MEAP raquo Standards MEAP raquo English Language Arts VIII103 (Ideas in Action)English Language Arts VIII103 (Ideas in Action) raquoraquo Social Studies II11 II22 II31 (Geographic Perspective) IV11 Social Studies II11 II22 II31 (Geographic Perspective) IV11

(Economic Perspective)(Economic Perspective) raquoraquo Mathematics III11 (Data Analysis amp Statistics) Mathematics III11 (Data Analysis amp Statistics) raquoraquo Science IIIEE55 IIIMEHS56 (Use Scientific Knowledge from the Life Science IIIEE55 IIIMEHS56 (Use Scientific Knowledge from the Life

Sciences in Real-World Contexts)Sciences in Real-World Contexts) Curriculum raquo Curriculum raquo A Sustainable Development Curriculum Framework for A Sustainable Development Curriculum Framework for

World History amp Cultures World History amp Cultures (9-12)(9-12)

Earth connectionEarth connection

School gardensSchool gardens Natural habitatsNatural habitats GreenhousesGreenhouses Rain gardensRain gardens Outdoor classroomsOutdoor classrooms Project learningProject learning Care for Eco-systemsCare for Eco-systems

Outcomes and Goals of Outcomes and Goals of Sustainability EducationSustainability Education

The goal of sustainability is simple The goal of sustainability is simple to prepare to prepare students to be effective caring citizens in a diverse students to be effective caring citizens in a diverse democratic and ecologically health societydemocratic and ecologically health society With its With its focus on developing a positive future sustainability focus on developing a positive future sustainability promotes students sense of connection purpose and promotes students sense of connection purpose and social consciousness while developing values-based social consciousness while developing values-based decision-making and problem-solving skills decision-making and problem-solving skills Sustainability education raises the bar on inquiry and Sustainability education raises the bar on inquiry and requires that learners think critically make connections requires that learners think critically make connections and grapple with compelling questions and grapple with compelling questions

sustainability educationsustainability education

In brief sustainability education fosters the following In brief sustainability education fosters the following an integrated scientific social and ecological literacyan integrated scientific social and ecological literacy critical thinking decision-making collaborative problem-critical thinking decision-making collaborative problem-

solving and interpersonal communication solving and interpersonal communication appropriate applications of technology that help solve appropriate applications of technology that help solve

not create problemsnot create problems equity justice inclusivity and respect for all peopleequity justice inclusivity and respect for all people a pedagogy that fosters community vision and a pedagogy that fosters community vision and

compassion compassion

Consumption PatternsConsumption Patterns

The onslaught of social and environmental impacts of modernThe onslaught of social and environmental impacts of modern agriculture is in part driven by our consumption behaviorsagriculture is in part driven by our consumption behaviors 1048707 1048707 In 2000 the US food supply provided 3800 calories perIn 2000 the US food supply provided 3800 calories per person per day Accounting for waste the average Americanperson per day Accounting for waste the average American consumed 2700 calories per day ndash an increase of 245 fromconsumed 2700 calories per day ndash an increase of 245 from 19701970 1048707 1048707 In 2002 Americans ate 200 pounds of meat per person whichIn 2002 Americans ate 200 pounds of meat per person which is up 22 pounds from 1970 Over half of grains grown are fedis up 22 pounds from 1970 Over half of grains grown are fed to animals (see ldquofeed grains to animalsrdquo right)to animals (see ldquofeed grains to animalsrdquo right) 1048707 1048707 The average American eats 32 teaspoons of caloric sweetenersThe average American eats 32 teaspoons of caloric sweeteners ndash ndash mostly sucrose and corn sweeteners ndash per daymostly sucrose and corn sweeteners ndash per day 1048707 1048707 In 2000 64 of US adults were either overweight or obeseIn 2000 64 of US adults were either overweight or obese defined as having a body mass index of 25 or moredefined as having a body mass index of 25 or more 1048707 1048707 Poor nutrition and physical inactivity account for 300000Poor nutrition and physical inactivity account for 300000 premature deaths each year Diet contributes to heart diseasepremature deaths each year Diet contributes to heart disease certain cancers and stroke ndash the three major causes of UScertain cancers and stroke ndash the three major causes of US deathsdeaths 1048707 1048707 In 2003 the cost of obesity-attributed medical expenditures inIn 2003 the cost of obesity-attributed medical expenditures in the US was $75 billion Taxpayers financed half of thesethe US was $75 billion Taxpayers financed half of these 1048707 1048707 26 of the edible food available is wasted at the consumer26 of the edible food available is wasted at the consumer levellevel

On-farm production amounts to only 20 of the total system energy On-farm production amounts to only 20 of the total system energy 40 of the ag production energy goes into40 of the ag production energy goes into

making chemical fertilizers and pesticidesmaking chemical fertilizers and pesticides 1048707 1048707 Large amounts of energy go into processing transportingLarge amounts of energy go into processing transporting 1048707 1048707 On-farm production amounts to only 20 of the totalOn-farm production amounts to only 20 of the total storing and serving foodstoring and serving food 1048707 1048707 Reliance on large fossil fuel inputs makes the food systemReliance on large fossil fuel inputs makes the food system increasingly vulnerableincreasingly vulnerable 1048707 1048707 Consolidation of farms animal production facilities meatConsolidation of farms animal production facilities meat packing plants food processing operation and distributionpacking plants food processing operation and distribution

Consolidation in the food system is also Consolidation in the food system is also concentrating management decisions into concentrating management decisions into fewer hands raising questions offewer hands raising questions of

growing market control by a few growing market control by a few corporations For examplecorporations For example

1048707 1048707 79 of the beef packing market is 79 of the beef packing market is controlled by 4 firms 4 firms control 80 controlled by 4 firms 4 firms control 80 of soybean processingof soybean processing

1048707 1048707 The top five food retailers sell 42 of The top five food retailers sell 42 of Americarsquos food (in 1997 it was only 27)Americarsquos food (in 1997 it was only 27)

middot An average food item in the US travels 1500 milesmiddot An average food item in the US travels 1500 miles middot 90 of vegetables are gown in the San Joaquin Valley middot 90 of vegetables are gown in the San Joaquin Valley

in CAin CA

Solutions and Sustainable Solutions and Sustainable AlternativesAlternatives

Eat LocallyEat Locally Eat Less MeatEat Less Meat Eat OrganicEat Organic Use Less RefrigerationUse Less Refrigeration

MODERN FOOD SYSTEMSMODERN FOOD SYSTEMS

Changing the footprint goes beyond individual actions Changing the footprint goes beyond individual actions and requires changes in structures policies economic and requires changes in structures policies economic practices etcpractices etc

Educators Play an Important RoleEducators Play an Important Role As educators we play a very special role We As educators we play a very special role We

influence not only students by how and what we influence not only students by how and what we teach but also parents and community members By teach but also parents and community members By embracing sustainability as a vital topic within the embracing sustainability as a vital topic within the classroom we can help students internalize the classroom we can help students internalize the importance of a high quality of life for all Teaching importance of a high quality of life for all Teaching sustainability cannot happen by teaching single sustainability cannot happen by teaching single module lessons but can happen by integrating module lessons but can happen by integrating sustainability themes throughout all courses of sustainability themes throughout all courses of studystudy

State of KentuckyState of Kentucky

Kentucky can lead the way to a new model for a healthy and robust Kentucky can lead the way to a new model for a healthy and robust food systemfood system

We believe that transitioning the entire State of Kentucky to a We believe that transitioning the entire State of Kentucky to a sustainable food system will sustainable food system will

Provide more economic opportunity than the current systemProvide more economic opportunity than the current system Strengthen rural communitiesStrengthen rural communities Employ state of the art environmental management systemsEmploy state of the art environmental management systems Lift the fortunes of the food and farming industryLift the fortunes of the food and farming industry Create pride of placeCreate pride of place Offer hope of meaningful opportunities for workers in the industry Offer hope of meaningful opportunities for workers in the industry

andand Lead a world-wide demand for health and quality in everyday livingLead a world-wide demand for health and quality in everyday living

Promoting Sustainable Local Promoting Sustainable Local Food SystemsFood Systems

Farmers marketsFarmers markets Community and school gardensCommunity and school gardens Community-supported agriculture Community-supported agriculture

(CSA)(CSA) Pick-your-own farms (U-Pick-It) and Pick-your-own farms (U-Pick-It) and

roadside stands roadside stands

Sustainability Education amp Food Sustainability Education amp Food Systems Programs for K-12 Systems Programs for K-12

SchoolsSchools

AgricultureAgriculture

ThemeTheme (6-12) (6-12) Study ancient or current civilizationsrsquo agricultural practicesStudy ancient or current civilizationsrsquo agricultural practices GoalGoal Create a model of ancient civilizationrsquos farming watering hunting Create a model of ancient civilizationrsquos farming watering hunting

and animal husbandry practices Study relationships between climate and animal husbandry practices Study relationships between climate climate changes natural phenomena population increases or decreases climate changes natural phenomena population increases or decreases crop rotation (or lack there of) deforestation (for land use or fuel) and their crop rotation (or lack there of) deforestation (for land use or fuel) and their impact on food production Discuss current models of agriculture and how impact on food production Discuss current models of agriculture and how they differ from the ancient civilization Discuss impacts and trade-offs of they differ from the ancient civilization Discuss impacts and trade-offs of choices in modern amp ancient civilizationschoices in modern amp ancient civilizations

Standards MEAP raquo Standards MEAP raquo English Language Arts VIII103 (Ideas in Action)English Language Arts VIII103 (Ideas in Action) raquoraquo Social Studies II11 II22 II31 (Geographic Perspective) IV11 Social Studies II11 II22 II31 (Geographic Perspective) IV11

(Economic Perspective)(Economic Perspective) raquoraquo Mathematics III11 (Data Analysis amp Statistics) Mathematics III11 (Data Analysis amp Statistics) raquoraquo Science IIIEE55 IIIMEHS56 (Use Scientific Knowledge from the Life Science IIIEE55 IIIMEHS56 (Use Scientific Knowledge from the Life

Sciences in Real-World Contexts)Sciences in Real-World Contexts) Curriculum raquo Curriculum raquo A Sustainable Development Curriculum Framework for A Sustainable Development Curriculum Framework for

World History amp Cultures World History amp Cultures (9-12)(9-12)

Earth connectionEarth connection

School gardensSchool gardens Natural habitatsNatural habitats GreenhousesGreenhouses Rain gardensRain gardens Outdoor classroomsOutdoor classrooms Project learningProject learning Care for Eco-systemsCare for Eco-systems

Outcomes and Goals of Outcomes and Goals of Sustainability EducationSustainability Education

The goal of sustainability is simple The goal of sustainability is simple to prepare to prepare students to be effective caring citizens in a diverse students to be effective caring citizens in a diverse democratic and ecologically health societydemocratic and ecologically health society With its With its focus on developing a positive future sustainability focus on developing a positive future sustainability promotes students sense of connection purpose and promotes students sense of connection purpose and social consciousness while developing values-based social consciousness while developing values-based decision-making and problem-solving skills decision-making and problem-solving skills Sustainability education raises the bar on inquiry and Sustainability education raises the bar on inquiry and requires that learners think critically make connections requires that learners think critically make connections and grapple with compelling questions and grapple with compelling questions

sustainability educationsustainability education

In brief sustainability education fosters the following In brief sustainability education fosters the following an integrated scientific social and ecological literacyan integrated scientific social and ecological literacy critical thinking decision-making collaborative problem-critical thinking decision-making collaborative problem-

solving and interpersonal communication solving and interpersonal communication appropriate applications of technology that help solve appropriate applications of technology that help solve

not create problemsnot create problems equity justice inclusivity and respect for all peopleequity justice inclusivity and respect for all people a pedagogy that fosters community vision and a pedagogy that fosters community vision and

compassion compassion

On-farm production amounts to only 20 of the total system energy On-farm production amounts to only 20 of the total system energy 40 of the ag production energy goes into40 of the ag production energy goes into

making chemical fertilizers and pesticidesmaking chemical fertilizers and pesticides 1048707 1048707 Large amounts of energy go into processing transportingLarge amounts of energy go into processing transporting 1048707 1048707 On-farm production amounts to only 20 of the totalOn-farm production amounts to only 20 of the total storing and serving foodstoring and serving food 1048707 1048707 Reliance on large fossil fuel inputs makes the food systemReliance on large fossil fuel inputs makes the food system increasingly vulnerableincreasingly vulnerable 1048707 1048707 Consolidation of farms animal production facilities meatConsolidation of farms animal production facilities meat packing plants food processing operation and distributionpacking plants food processing operation and distribution

Consolidation in the food system is also Consolidation in the food system is also concentrating management decisions into concentrating management decisions into fewer hands raising questions offewer hands raising questions of

growing market control by a few growing market control by a few corporations For examplecorporations For example

1048707 1048707 79 of the beef packing market is 79 of the beef packing market is controlled by 4 firms 4 firms control 80 controlled by 4 firms 4 firms control 80 of soybean processingof soybean processing

1048707 1048707 The top five food retailers sell 42 of The top five food retailers sell 42 of Americarsquos food (in 1997 it was only 27)Americarsquos food (in 1997 it was only 27)

middot An average food item in the US travels 1500 milesmiddot An average food item in the US travels 1500 miles middot 90 of vegetables are gown in the San Joaquin Valley middot 90 of vegetables are gown in the San Joaquin Valley

in CAin CA

Solutions and Sustainable Solutions and Sustainable AlternativesAlternatives

Eat LocallyEat Locally Eat Less MeatEat Less Meat Eat OrganicEat Organic Use Less RefrigerationUse Less Refrigeration

MODERN FOOD SYSTEMSMODERN FOOD SYSTEMS

Changing the footprint goes beyond individual actions Changing the footprint goes beyond individual actions and requires changes in structures policies economic and requires changes in structures policies economic practices etcpractices etc

Educators Play an Important RoleEducators Play an Important Role As educators we play a very special role We As educators we play a very special role We

influence not only students by how and what we influence not only students by how and what we teach but also parents and community members By teach but also parents and community members By embracing sustainability as a vital topic within the embracing sustainability as a vital topic within the classroom we can help students internalize the classroom we can help students internalize the importance of a high quality of life for all Teaching importance of a high quality of life for all Teaching sustainability cannot happen by teaching single sustainability cannot happen by teaching single module lessons but can happen by integrating module lessons but can happen by integrating sustainability themes throughout all courses of sustainability themes throughout all courses of studystudy

State of KentuckyState of Kentucky

Kentucky can lead the way to a new model for a healthy and robust Kentucky can lead the way to a new model for a healthy and robust food systemfood system

We believe that transitioning the entire State of Kentucky to a We believe that transitioning the entire State of Kentucky to a sustainable food system will sustainable food system will

Provide more economic opportunity than the current systemProvide more economic opportunity than the current system Strengthen rural communitiesStrengthen rural communities Employ state of the art environmental management systemsEmploy state of the art environmental management systems Lift the fortunes of the food and farming industryLift the fortunes of the food and farming industry Create pride of placeCreate pride of place Offer hope of meaningful opportunities for workers in the industry Offer hope of meaningful opportunities for workers in the industry

andand Lead a world-wide demand for health and quality in everyday livingLead a world-wide demand for health and quality in everyday living

Promoting Sustainable Local Promoting Sustainable Local Food SystemsFood Systems

Farmers marketsFarmers markets Community and school gardensCommunity and school gardens Community-supported agriculture Community-supported agriculture

(CSA)(CSA) Pick-your-own farms (U-Pick-It) and Pick-your-own farms (U-Pick-It) and

roadside stands roadside stands

Sustainability Education amp Food Sustainability Education amp Food Systems Programs for K-12 Systems Programs for K-12

SchoolsSchools

AgricultureAgriculture

ThemeTheme (6-12) (6-12) Study ancient or current civilizationsrsquo agricultural practicesStudy ancient or current civilizationsrsquo agricultural practices GoalGoal Create a model of ancient civilizationrsquos farming watering hunting Create a model of ancient civilizationrsquos farming watering hunting

and animal husbandry practices Study relationships between climate and animal husbandry practices Study relationships between climate climate changes natural phenomena population increases or decreases climate changes natural phenomena population increases or decreases crop rotation (or lack there of) deforestation (for land use or fuel) and their crop rotation (or lack there of) deforestation (for land use or fuel) and their impact on food production Discuss current models of agriculture and how impact on food production Discuss current models of agriculture and how they differ from the ancient civilization Discuss impacts and trade-offs of they differ from the ancient civilization Discuss impacts and trade-offs of choices in modern amp ancient civilizationschoices in modern amp ancient civilizations

Standards MEAP raquo Standards MEAP raquo English Language Arts VIII103 (Ideas in Action)English Language Arts VIII103 (Ideas in Action) raquoraquo Social Studies II11 II22 II31 (Geographic Perspective) IV11 Social Studies II11 II22 II31 (Geographic Perspective) IV11

(Economic Perspective)(Economic Perspective) raquoraquo Mathematics III11 (Data Analysis amp Statistics) Mathematics III11 (Data Analysis amp Statistics) raquoraquo Science IIIEE55 IIIMEHS56 (Use Scientific Knowledge from the Life Science IIIEE55 IIIMEHS56 (Use Scientific Knowledge from the Life

Sciences in Real-World Contexts)Sciences in Real-World Contexts) Curriculum raquo Curriculum raquo A Sustainable Development Curriculum Framework for A Sustainable Development Curriculum Framework for

World History amp Cultures World History amp Cultures (9-12)(9-12)

Earth connectionEarth connection

School gardensSchool gardens Natural habitatsNatural habitats GreenhousesGreenhouses Rain gardensRain gardens Outdoor classroomsOutdoor classrooms Project learningProject learning Care for Eco-systemsCare for Eco-systems

Outcomes and Goals of Outcomes and Goals of Sustainability EducationSustainability Education

The goal of sustainability is simple The goal of sustainability is simple to prepare to prepare students to be effective caring citizens in a diverse students to be effective caring citizens in a diverse democratic and ecologically health societydemocratic and ecologically health society With its With its focus on developing a positive future sustainability focus on developing a positive future sustainability promotes students sense of connection purpose and promotes students sense of connection purpose and social consciousness while developing values-based social consciousness while developing values-based decision-making and problem-solving skills decision-making and problem-solving skills Sustainability education raises the bar on inquiry and Sustainability education raises the bar on inquiry and requires that learners think critically make connections requires that learners think critically make connections and grapple with compelling questions and grapple with compelling questions

sustainability educationsustainability education

In brief sustainability education fosters the following In brief sustainability education fosters the following an integrated scientific social and ecological literacyan integrated scientific social and ecological literacy critical thinking decision-making collaborative problem-critical thinking decision-making collaborative problem-

solving and interpersonal communication solving and interpersonal communication appropriate applications of technology that help solve appropriate applications of technology that help solve

not create problemsnot create problems equity justice inclusivity and respect for all peopleequity justice inclusivity and respect for all people a pedagogy that fosters community vision and a pedagogy that fosters community vision and

compassion compassion

Consolidation in the food system is also Consolidation in the food system is also concentrating management decisions into concentrating management decisions into fewer hands raising questions offewer hands raising questions of

growing market control by a few growing market control by a few corporations For examplecorporations For example

1048707 1048707 79 of the beef packing market is 79 of the beef packing market is controlled by 4 firms 4 firms control 80 controlled by 4 firms 4 firms control 80 of soybean processingof soybean processing

1048707 1048707 The top five food retailers sell 42 of The top five food retailers sell 42 of Americarsquos food (in 1997 it was only 27)Americarsquos food (in 1997 it was only 27)

middot An average food item in the US travels 1500 milesmiddot An average food item in the US travels 1500 miles middot 90 of vegetables are gown in the San Joaquin Valley middot 90 of vegetables are gown in the San Joaquin Valley

in CAin CA

Solutions and Sustainable Solutions and Sustainable AlternativesAlternatives

Eat LocallyEat Locally Eat Less MeatEat Less Meat Eat OrganicEat Organic Use Less RefrigerationUse Less Refrigeration

MODERN FOOD SYSTEMSMODERN FOOD SYSTEMS

Changing the footprint goes beyond individual actions Changing the footprint goes beyond individual actions and requires changes in structures policies economic and requires changes in structures policies economic practices etcpractices etc

Educators Play an Important RoleEducators Play an Important Role As educators we play a very special role We As educators we play a very special role We

influence not only students by how and what we influence not only students by how and what we teach but also parents and community members By teach but also parents and community members By embracing sustainability as a vital topic within the embracing sustainability as a vital topic within the classroom we can help students internalize the classroom we can help students internalize the importance of a high quality of life for all Teaching importance of a high quality of life for all Teaching sustainability cannot happen by teaching single sustainability cannot happen by teaching single module lessons but can happen by integrating module lessons but can happen by integrating sustainability themes throughout all courses of sustainability themes throughout all courses of studystudy

State of KentuckyState of Kentucky

Kentucky can lead the way to a new model for a healthy and robust Kentucky can lead the way to a new model for a healthy and robust food systemfood system

We believe that transitioning the entire State of Kentucky to a We believe that transitioning the entire State of Kentucky to a sustainable food system will sustainable food system will

Provide more economic opportunity than the current systemProvide more economic opportunity than the current system Strengthen rural communitiesStrengthen rural communities Employ state of the art environmental management systemsEmploy state of the art environmental management systems Lift the fortunes of the food and farming industryLift the fortunes of the food and farming industry Create pride of placeCreate pride of place Offer hope of meaningful opportunities for workers in the industry Offer hope of meaningful opportunities for workers in the industry

andand Lead a world-wide demand for health and quality in everyday livingLead a world-wide demand for health and quality in everyday living

Promoting Sustainable Local Promoting Sustainable Local Food SystemsFood Systems

Farmers marketsFarmers markets Community and school gardensCommunity and school gardens Community-supported agriculture Community-supported agriculture

(CSA)(CSA) Pick-your-own farms (U-Pick-It) and Pick-your-own farms (U-Pick-It) and

roadside stands roadside stands

Sustainability Education amp Food Sustainability Education amp Food Systems Programs for K-12 Systems Programs for K-12

SchoolsSchools

AgricultureAgriculture

ThemeTheme (6-12) (6-12) Study ancient or current civilizationsrsquo agricultural practicesStudy ancient or current civilizationsrsquo agricultural practices GoalGoal Create a model of ancient civilizationrsquos farming watering hunting Create a model of ancient civilizationrsquos farming watering hunting

and animal husbandry practices Study relationships between climate and animal husbandry practices Study relationships between climate climate changes natural phenomena population increases or decreases climate changes natural phenomena population increases or decreases crop rotation (or lack there of) deforestation (for land use or fuel) and their crop rotation (or lack there of) deforestation (for land use or fuel) and their impact on food production Discuss current models of agriculture and how impact on food production Discuss current models of agriculture and how they differ from the ancient civilization Discuss impacts and trade-offs of they differ from the ancient civilization Discuss impacts and trade-offs of choices in modern amp ancient civilizationschoices in modern amp ancient civilizations

Standards MEAP raquo Standards MEAP raquo English Language Arts VIII103 (Ideas in Action)English Language Arts VIII103 (Ideas in Action) raquoraquo Social Studies II11 II22 II31 (Geographic Perspective) IV11 Social Studies II11 II22 II31 (Geographic Perspective) IV11

(Economic Perspective)(Economic Perspective) raquoraquo Mathematics III11 (Data Analysis amp Statistics) Mathematics III11 (Data Analysis amp Statistics) raquoraquo Science IIIEE55 IIIMEHS56 (Use Scientific Knowledge from the Life Science IIIEE55 IIIMEHS56 (Use Scientific Knowledge from the Life

Sciences in Real-World Contexts)Sciences in Real-World Contexts) Curriculum raquo Curriculum raquo A Sustainable Development Curriculum Framework for A Sustainable Development Curriculum Framework for

World History amp Cultures World History amp Cultures (9-12)(9-12)

Earth connectionEarth connection

School gardensSchool gardens Natural habitatsNatural habitats GreenhousesGreenhouses Rain gardensRain gardens Outdoor classroomsOutdoor classrooms Project learningProject learning Care for Eco-systemsCare for Eco-systems

Outcomes and Goals of Outcomes and Goals of Sustainability EducationSustainability Education

The goal of sustainability is simple The goal of sustainability is simple to prepare to prepare students to be effective caring citizens in a diverse students to be effective caring citizens in a diverse democratic and ecologically health societydemocratic and ecologically health society With its With its focus on developing a positive future sustainability focus on developing a positive future sustainability promotes students sense of connection purpose and promotes students sense of connection purpose and social consciousness while developing values-based social consciousness while developing values-based decision-making and problem-solving skills decision-making and problem-solving skills Sustainability education raises the bar on inquiry and Sustainability education raises the bar on inquiry and requires that learners think critically make connections requires that learners think critically make connections and grapple with compelling questions and grapple with compelling questions

sustainability educationsustainability education

In brief sustainability education fosters the following In brief sustainability education fosters the following an integrated scientific social and ecological literacyan integrated scientific social and ecological literacy critical thinking decision-making collaborative problem-critical thinking decision-making collaborative problem-

solving and interpersonal communication solving and interpersonal communication appropriate applications of technology that help solve appropriate applications of technology that help solve

not create problemsnot create problems equity justice inclusivity and respect for all peopleequity justice inclusivity and respect for all people a pedagogy that fosters community vision and a pedagogy that fosters community vision and

compassion compassion

Solutions and Sustainable Solutions and Sustainable AlternativesAlternatives

Eat LocallyEat Locally Eat Less MeatEat Less Meat Eat OrganicEat Organic Use Less RefrigerationUse Less Refrigeration

MODERN FOOD SYSTEMSMODERN FOOD SYSTEMS

Changing the footprint goes beyond individual actions Changing the footprint goes beyond individual actions and requires changes in structures policies economic and requires changes in structures policies economic practices etcpractices etc

Educators Play an Important RoleEducators Play an Important Role As educators we play a very special role We As educators we play a very special role We

influence not only students by how and what we influence not only students by how and what we teach but also parents and community members By teach but also parents and community members By embracing sustainability as a vital topic within the embracing sustainability as a vital topic within the classroom we can help students internalize the classroom we can help students internalize the importance of a high quality of life for all Teaching importance of a high quality of life for all Teaching sustainability cannot happen by teaching single sustainability cannot happen by teaching single module lessons but can happen by integrating module lessons but can happen by integrating sustainability themes throughout all courses of sustainability themes throughout all courses of studystudy

State of KentuckyState of Kentucky

Kentucky can lead the way to a new model for a healthy and robust Kentucky can lead the way to a new model for a healthy and robust food systemfood system

We believe that transitioning the entire State of Kentucky to a We believe that transitioning the entire State of Kentucky to a sustainable food system will sustainable food system will

Provide more economic opportunity than the current systemProvide more economic opportunity than the current system Strengthen rural communitiesStrengthen rural communities Employ state of the art environmental management systemsEmploy state of the art environmental management systems Lift the fortunes of the food and farming industryLift the fortunes of the food and farming industry Create pride of placeCreate pride of place Offer hope of meaningful opportunities for workers in the industry Offer hope of meaningful opportunities for workers in the industry

andand Lead a world-wide demand for health and quality in everyday livingLead a world-wide demand for health and quality in everyday living

Promoting Sustainable Local Promoting Sustainable Local Food SystemsFood Systems

Farmers marketsFarmers markets Community and school gardensCommunity and school gardens Community-supported agriculture Community-supported agriculture

(CSA)(CSA) Pick-your-own farms (U-Pick-It) and Pick-your-own farms (U-Pick-It) and

roadside stands roadside stands

Sustainability Education amp Food Sustainability Education amp Food Systems Programs for K-12 Systems Programs for K-12

SchoolsSchools

AgricultureAgriculture

ThemeTheme (6-12) (6-12) Study ancient or current civilizationsrsquo agricultural practicesStudy ancient or current civilizationsrsquo agricultural practices GoalGoal Create a model of ancient civilizationrsquos farming watering hunting Create a model of ancient civilizationrsquos farming watering hunting

and animal husbandry practices Study relationships between climate and animal husbandry practices Study relationships between climate climate changes natural phenomena population increases or decreases climate changes natural phenomena population increases or decreases crop rotation (or lack there of) deforestation (for land use or fuel) and their crop rotation (or lack there of) deforestation (for land use or fuel) and their impact on food production Discuss current models of agriculture and how impact on food production Discuss current models of agriculture and how they differ from the ancient civilization Discuss impacts and trade-offs of they differ from the ancient civilization Discuss impacts and trade-offs of choices in modern amp ancient civilizationschoices in modern amp ancient civilizations

Standards MEAP raquo Standards MEAP raquo English Language Arts VIII103 (Ideas in Action)English Language Arts VIII103 (Ideas in Action) raquoraquo Social Studies II11 II22 II31 (Geographic Perspective) IV11 Social Studies II11 II22 II31 (Geographic Perspective) IV11

(Economic Perspective)(Economic Perspective) raquoraquo Mathematics III11 (Data Analysis amp Statistics) Mathematics III11 (Data Analysis amp Statistics) raquoraquo Science IIIEE55 IIIMEHS56 (Use Scientific Knowledge from the Life Science IIIEE55 IIIMEHS56 (Use Scientific Knowledge from the Life

Sciences in Real-World Contexts)Sciences in Real-World Contexts) Curriculum raquo Curriculum raquo A Sustainable Development Curriculum Framework for A Sustainable Development Curriculum Framework for

World History amp Cultures World History amp Cultures (9-12)(9-12)

Earth connectionEarth connection

School gardensSchool gardens Natural habitatsNatural habitats GreenhousesGreenhouses Rain gardensRain gardens Outdoor classroomsOutdoor classrooms Project learningProject learning Care for Eco-systemsCare for Eco-systems

Outcomes and Goals of Outcomes and Goals of Sustainability EducationSustainability Education

The goal of sustainability is simple The goal of sustainability is simple to prepare to prepare students to be effective caring citizens in a diverse students to be effective caring citizens in a diverse democratic and ecologically health societydemocratic and ecologically health society With its With its focus on developing a positive future sustainability focus on developing a positive future sustainability promotes students sense of connection purpose and promotes students sense of connection purpose and social consciousness while developing values-based social consciousness while developing values-based decision-making and problem-solving skills decision-making and problem-solving skills Sustainability education raises the bar on inquiry and Sustainability education raises the bar on inquiry and requires that learners think critically make connections requires that learners think critically make connections and grapple with compelling questions and grapple with compelling questions

sustainability educationsustainability education

In brief sustainability education fosters the following In brief sustainability education fosters the following an integrated scientific social and ecological literacyan integrated scientific social and ecological literacy critical thinking decision-making collaborative problem-critical thinking decision-making collaborative problem-

solving and interpersonal communication solving and interpersonal communication appropriate applications of technology that help solve appropriate applications of technology that help solve

not create problemsnot create problems equity justice inclusivity and respect for all peopleequity justice inclusivity and respect for all people a pedagogy that fosters community vision and a pedagogy that fosters community vision and

compassion compassion

MODERN FOOD SYSTEMSMODERN FOOD SYSTEMS

Changing the footprint goes beyond individual actions Changing the footprint goes beyond individual actions and requires changes in structures policies economic and requires changes in structures policies economic practices etcpractices etc

Educators Play an Important RoleEducators Play an Important Role As educators we play a very special role We As educators we play a very special role We

influence not only students by how and what we influence not only students by how and what we teach but also parents and community members By teach but also parents and community members By embracing sustainability as a vital topic within the embracing sustainability as a vital topic within the classroom we can help students internalize the classroom we can help students internalize the importance of a high quality of life for all Teaching importance of a high quality of life for all Teaching sustainability cannot happen by teaching single sustainability cannot happen by teaching single module lessons but can happen by integrating module lessons but can happen by integrating sustainability themes throughout all courses of sustainability themes throughout all courses of studystudy

State of KentuckyState of Kentucky

Kentucky can lead the way to a new model for a healthy and robust Kentucky can lead the way to a new model for a healthy and robust food systemfood system

We believe that transitioning the entire State of Kentucky to a We believe that transitioning the entire State of Kentucky to a sustainable food system will sustainable food system will

Provide more economic opportunity than the current systemProvide more economic opportunity than the current system Strengthen rural communitiesStrengthen rural communities Employ state of the art environmental management systemsEmploy state of the art environmental management systems Lift the fortunes of the food and farming industryLift the fortunes of the food and farming industry Create pride of placeCreate pride of place Offer hope of meaningful opportunities for workers in the industry Offer hope of meaningful opportunities for workers in the industry

andand Lead a world-wide demand for health and quality in everyday livingLead a world-wide demand for health and quality in everyday living

Promoting Sustainable Local Promoting Sustainable Local Food SystemsFood Systems

Farmers marketsFarmers markets Community and school gardensCommunity and school gardens Community-supported agriculture Community-supported agriculture

(CSA)(CSA) Pick-your-own farms (U-Pick-It) and Pick-your-own farms (U-Pick-It) and

roadside stands roadside stands

Sustainability Education amp Food Sustainability Education amp Food Systems Programs for K-12 Systems Programs for K-12

SchoolsSchools

AgricultureAgriculture

ThemeTheme (6-12) (6-12) Study ancient or current civilizationsrsquo agricultural practicesStudy ancient or current civilizationsrsquo agricultural practices GoalGoal Create a model of ancient civilizationrsquos farming watering hunting Create a model of ancient civilizationrsquos farming watering hunting

and animal husbandry practices Study relationships between climate and animal husbandry practices Study relationships between climate climate changes natural phenomena population increases or decreases climate changes natural phenomena population increases or decreases crop rotation (or lack there of) deforestation (for land use or fuel) and their crop rotation (or lack there of) deforestation (for land use or fuel) and their impact on food production Discuss current models of agriculture and how impact on food production Discuss current models of agriculture and how they differ from the ancient civilization Discuss impacts and trade-offs of they differ from the ancient civilization Discuss impacts and trade-offs of choices in modern amp ancient civilizationschoices in modern amp ancient civilizations

Standards MEAP raquo Standards MEAP raquo English Language Arts VIII103 (Ideas in Action)English Language Arts VIII103 (Ideas in Action) raquoraquo Social Studies II11 II22 II31 (Geographic Perspective) IV11 Social Studies II11 II22 II31 (Geographic Perspective) IV11

(Economic Perspective)(Economic Perspective) raquoraquo Mathematics III11 (Data Analysis amp Statistics) Mathematics III11 (Data Analysis amp Statistics) raquoraquo Science IIIEE55 IIIMEHS56 (Use Scientific Knowledge from the Life Science IIIEE55 IIIMEHS56 (Use Scientific Knowledge from the Life

Sciences in Real-World Contexts)Sciences in Real-World Contexts) Curriculum raquo Curriculum raquo A Sustainable Development Curriculum Framework for A Sustainable Development Curriculum Framework for

World History amp Cultures World History amp Cultures (9-12)(9-12)

Earth connectionEarth connection

School gardensSchool gardens Natural habitatsNatural habitats GreenhousesGreenhouses Rain gardensRain gardens Outdoor classroomsOutdoor classrooms Project learningProject learning Care for Eco-systemsCare for Eco-systems

Outcomes and Goals of Outcomes and Goals of Sustainability EducationSustainability Education

The goal of sustainability is simple The goal of sustainability is simple to prepare to prepare students to be effective caring citizens in a diverse students to be effective caring citizens in a diverse democratic and ecologically health societydemocratic and ecologically health society With its With its focus on developing a positive future sustainability focus on developing a positive future sustainability promotes students sense of connection purpose and promotes students sense of connection purpose and social consciousness while developing values-based social consciousness while developing values-based decision-making and problem-solving skills decision-making and problem-solving skills Sustainability education raises the bar on inquiry and Sustainability education raises the bar on inquiry and requires that learners think critically make connections requires that learners think critically make connections and grapple with compelling questions and grapple with compelling questions

sustainability educationsustainability education

In brief sustainability education fosters the following In brief sustainability education fosters the following an integrated scientific social and ecological literacyan integrated scientific social and ecological literacy critical thinking decision-making collaborative problem-critical thinking decision-making collaborative problem-

solving and interpersonal communication solving and interpersonal communication appropriate applications of technology that help solve appropriate applications of technology that help solve

not create problemsnot create problems equity justice inclusivity and respect for all peopleequity justice inclusivity and respect for all people a pedagogy that fosters community vision and a pedagogy that fosters community vision and

compassion compassion

State of KentuckyState of Kentucky

Kentucky can lead the way to a new model for a healthy and robust Kentucky can lead the way to a new model for a healthy and robust food systemfood system

We believe that transitioning the entire State of Kentucky to a We believe that transitioning the entire State of Kentucky to a sustainable food system will sustainable food system will

Provide more economic opportunity than the current systemProvide more economic opportunity than the current system Strengthen rural communitiesStrengthen rural communities Employ state of the art environmental management systemsEmploy state of the art environmental management systems Lift the fortunes of the food and farming industryLift the fortunes of the food and farming industry Create pride of placeCreate pride of place Offer hope of meaningful opportunities for workers in the industry Offer hope of meaningful opportunities for workers in the industry

andand Lead a world-wide demand for health and quality in everyday livingLead a world-wide demand for health and quality in everyday living

Promoting Sustainable Local Promoting Sustainable Local Food SystemsFood Systems

Farmers marketsFarmers markets Community and school gardensCommunity and school gardens Community-supported agriculture Community-supported agriculture

(CSA)(CSA) Pick-your-own farms (U-Pick-It) and Pick-your-own farms (U-Pick-It) and

roadside stands roadside stands

Sustainability Education amp Food Sustainability Education amp Food Systems Programs for K-12 Systems Programs for K-12

SchoolsSchools

AgricultureAgriculture

ThemeTheme (6-12) (6-12) Study ancient or current civilizationsrsquo agricultural practicesStudy ancient or current civilizationsrsquo agricultural practices GoalGoal Create a model of ancient civilizationrsquos farming watering hunting Create a model of ancient civilizationrsquos farming watering hunting

and animal husbandry practices Study relationships between climate and animal husbandry practices Study relationships between climate climate changes natural phenomena population increases or decreases climate changes natural phenomena population increases or decreases crop rotation (or lack there of) deforestation (for land use or fuel) and their crop rotation (or lack there of) deforestation (for land use or fuel) and their impact on food production Discuss current models of agriculture and how impact on food production Discuss current models of agriculture and how they differ from the ancient civilization Discuss impacts and trade-offs of they differ from the ancient civilization Discuss impacts and trade-offs of choices in modern amp ancient civilizationschoices in modern amp ancient civilizations

Standards MEAP raquo Standards MEAP raquo English Language Arts VIII103 (Ideas in Action)English Language Arts VIII103 (Ideas in Action) raquoraquo Social Studies II11 II22 II31 (Geographic Perspective) IV11 Social Studies II11 II22 II31 (Geographic Perspective) IV11

(Economic Perspective)(Economic Perspective) raquoraquo Mathematics III11 (Data Analysis amp Statistics) Mathematics III11 (Data Analysis amp Statistics) raquoraquo Science IIIEE55 IIIMEHS56 (Use Scientific Knowledge from the Life Science IIIEE55 IIIMEHS56 (Use Scientific Knowledge from the Life

Sciences in Real-World Contexts)Sciences in Real-World Contexts) Curriculum raquo Curriculum raquo A Sustainable Development Curriculum Framework for A Sustainable Development Curriculum Framework for

World History amp Cultures World History amp Cultures (9-12)(9-12)

Earth connectionEarth connection

School gardensSchool gardens Natural habitatsNatural habitats GreenhousesGreenhouses Rain gardensRain gardens Outdoor classroomsOutdoor classrooms Project learningProject learning Care for Eco-systemsCare for Eco-systems

Outcomes and Goals of Outcomes and Goals of Sustainability EducationSustainability Education

The goal of sustainability is simple The goal of sustainability is simple to prepare to prepare students to be effective caring citizens in a diverse students to be effective caring citizens in a diverse democratic and ecologically health societydemocratic and ecologically health society With its With its focus on developing a positive future sustainability focus on developing a positive future sustainability promotes students sense of connection purpose and promotes students sense of connection purpose and social consciousness while developing values-based social consciousness while developing values-based decision-making and problem-solving skills decision-making and problem-solving skills Sustainability education raises the bar on inquiry and Sustainability education raises the bar on inquiry and requires that learners think critically make connections requires that learners think critically make connections and grapple with compelling questions and grapple with compelling questions

sustainability educationsustainability education

In brief sustainability education fosters the following In brief sustainability education fosters the following an integrated scientific social and ecological literacyan integrated scientific social and ecological literacy critical thinking decision-making collaborative problem-critical thinking decision-making collaborative problem-

solving and interpersonal communication solving and interpersonal communication appropriate applications of technology that help solve appropriate applications of technology that help solve

not create problemsnot create problems equity justice inclusivity and respect for all peopleequity justice inclusivity and respect for all people a pedagogy that fosters community vision and a pedagogy that fosters community vision and

compassion compassion

Promoting Sustainable Local Promoting Sustainable Local Food SystemsFood Systems

Farmers marketsFarmers markets Community and school gardensCommunity and school gardens Community-supported agriculture Community-supported agriculture

(CSA)(CSA) Pick-your-own farms (U-Pick-It) and Pick-your-own farms (U-Pick-It) and

roadside stands roadside stands

Sustainability Education amp Food Sustainability Education amp Food Systems Programs for K-12 Systems Programs for K-12

SchoolsSchools

AgricultureAgriculture

ThemeTheme (6-12) (6-12) Study ancient or current civilizationsrsquo agricultural practicesStudy ancient or current civilizationsrsquo agricultural practices GoalGoal Create a model of ancient civilizationrsquos farming watering hunting Create a model of ancient civilizationrsquos farming watering hunting

and animal husbandry practices Study relationships between climate and animal husbandry practices Study relationships between climate climate changes natural phenomena population increases or decreases climate changes natural phenomena population increases or decreases crop rotation (or lack there of) deforestation (for land use or fuel) and their crop rotation (or lack there of) deforestation (for land use or fuel) and their impact on food production Discuss current models of agriculture and how impact on food production Discuss current models of agriculture and how they differ from the ancient civilization Discuss impacts and trade-offs of they differ from the ancient civilization Discuss impacts and trade-offs of choices in modern amp ancient civilizationschoices in modern amp ancient civilizations

Standards MEAP raquo Standards MEAP raquo English Language Arts VIII103 (Ideas in Action)English Language Arts VIII103 (Ideas in Action) raquoraquo Social Studies II11 II22 II31 (Geographic Perspective) IV11 Social Studies II11 II22 II31 (Geographic Perspective) IV11

(Economic Perspective)(Economic Perspective) raquoraquo Mathematics III11 (Data Analysis amp Statistics) Mathematics III11 (Data Analysis amp Statistics) raquoraquo Science IIIEE55 IIIMEHS56 (Use Scientific Knowledge from the Life Science IIIEE55 IIIMEHS56 (Use Scientific Knowledge from the Life

Sciences in Real-World Contexts)Sciences in Real-World Contexts) Curriculum raquo Curriculum raquo A Sustainable Development Curriculum Framework for A Sustainable Development Curriculum Framework for

World History amp Cultures World History amp Cultures (9-12)(9-12)

Earth connectionEarth connection

School gardensSchool gardens Natural habitatsNatural habitats GreenhousesGreenhouses Rain gardensRain gardens Outdoor classroomsOutdoor classrooms Project learningProject learning Care for Eco-systemsCare for Eco-systems

Outcomes and Goals of Outcomes and Goals of Sustainability EducationSustainability Education

The goal of sustainability is simple The goal of sustainability is simple to prepare to prepare students to be effective caring citizens in a diverse students to be effective caring citizens in a diverse democratic and ecologically health societydemocratic and ecologically health society With its With its focus on developing a positive future sustainability focus on developing a positive future sustainability promotes students sense of connection purpose and promotes students sense of connection purpose and social consciousness while developing values-based social consciousness while developing values-based decision-making and problem-solving skills decision-making and problem-solving skills Sustainability education raises the bar on inquiry and Sustainability education raises the bar on inquiry and requires that learners think critically make connections requires that learners think critically make connections and grapple with compelling questions and grapple with compelling questions

sustainability educationsustainability education

In brief sustainability education fosters the following In brief sustainability education fosters the following an integrated scientific social and ecological literacyan integrated scientific social and ecological literacy critical thinking decision-making collaborative problem-critical thinking decision-making collaborative problem-

solving and interpersonal communication solving and interpersonal communication appropriate applications of technology that help solve appropriate applications of technology that help solve

not create problemsnot create problems equity justice inclusivity and respect for all peopleequity justice inclusivity and respect for all people a pedagogy that fosters community vision and a pedagogy that fosters community vision and

compassion compassion

Sustainability Education amp Food Sustainability Education amp Food Systems Programs for K-12 Systems Programs for K-12

SchoolsSchools

AgricultureAgriculture

ThemeTheme (6-12) (6-12) Study ancient or current civilizationsrsquo agricultural practicesStudy ancient or current civilizationsrsquo agricultural practices GoalGoal Create a model of ancient civilizationrsquos farming watering hunting Create a model of ancient civilizationrsquos farming watering hunting

and animal husbandry practices Study relationships between climate and animal husbandry practices Study relationships between climate climate changes natural phenomena population increases or decreases climate changes natural phenomena population increases or decreases crop rotation (or lack there of) deforestation (for land use or fuel) and their crop rotation (or lack there of) deforestation (for land use or fuel) and their impact on food production Discuss current models of agriculture and how impact on food production Discuss current models of agriculture and how they differ from the ancient civilization Discuss impacts and trade-offs of they differ from the ancient civilization Discuss impacts and trade-offs of choices in modern amp ancient civilizationschoices in modern amp ancient civilizations

Standards MEAP raquo Standards MEAP raquo English Language Arts VIII103 (Ideas in Action)English Language Arts VIII103 (Ideas in Action) raquoraquo Social Studies II11 II22 II31 (Geographic Perspective) IV11 Social Studies II11 II22 II31 (Geographic Perspective) IV11

(Economic Perspective)(Economic Perspective) raquoraquo Mathematics III11 (Data Analysis amp Statistics) Mathematics III11 (Data Analysis amp Statistics) raquoraquo Science IIIEE55 IIIMEHS56 (Use Scientific Knowledge from the Life Science IIIEE55 IIIMEHS56 (Use Scientific Knowledge from the Life

Sciences in Real-World Contexts)Sciences in Real-World Contexts) Curriculum raquo Curriculum raquo A Sustainable Development Curriculum Framework for A Sustainable Development Curriculum Framework for

World History amp Cultures World History amp Cultures (9-12)(9-12)

Earth connectionEarth connection

School gardensSchool gardens Natural habitatsNatural habitats GreenhousesGreenhouses Rain gardensRain gardens Outdoor classroomsOutdoor classrooms Project learningProject learning Care for Eco-systemsCare for Eco-systems

Outcomes and Goals of Outcomes and Goals of Sustainability EducationSustainability Education

The goal of sustainability is simple The goal of sustainability is simple to prepare to prepare students to be effective caring citizens in a diverse students to be effective caring citizens in a diverse democratic and ecologically health societydemocratic and ecologically health society With its With its focus on developing a positive future sustainability focus on developing a positive future sustainability promotes students sense of connection purpose and promotes students sense of connection purpose and social consciousness while developing values-based social consciousness while developing values-based decision-making and problem-solving skills decision-making and problem-solving skills Sustainability education raises the bar on inquiry and Sustainability education raises the bar on inquiry and requires that learners think critically make connections requires that learners think critically make connections and grapple with compelling questions and grapple with compelling questions

sustainability educationsustainability education

In brief sustainability education fosters the following In brief sustainability education fosters the following an integrated scientific social and ecological literacyan integrated scientific social and ecological literacy critical thinking decision-making collaborative problem-critical thinking decision-making collaborative problem-

solving and interpersonal communication solving and interpersonal communication appropriate applications of technology that help solve appropriate applications of technology that help solve

not create problemsnot create problems equity justice inclusivity and respect for all peopleequity justice inclusivity and respect for all people a pedagogy that fosters community vision and a pedagogy that fosters community vision and

compassion compassion

AgricultureAgriculture

ThemeTheme (6-12) (6-12) Study ancient or current civilizationsrsquo agricultural practicesStudy ancient or current civilizationsrsquo agricultural practices GoalGoal Create a model of ancient civilizationrsquos farming watering hunting Create a model of ancient civilizationrsquos farming watering hunting

and animal husbandry practices Study relationships between climate and animal husbandry practices Study relationships between climate climate changes natural phenomena population increases or decreases climate changes natural phenomena population increases or decreases crop rotation (or lack there of) deforestation (for land use or fuel) and their crop rotation (or lack there of) deforestation (for land use or fuel) and their impact on food production Discuss current models of agriculture and how impact on food production Discuss current models of agriculture and how they differ from the ancient civilization Discuss impacts and trade-offs of they differ from the ancient civilization Discuss impacts and trade-offs of choices in modern amp ancient civilizationschoices in modern amp ancient civilizations

Standards MEAP raquo Standards MEAP raquo English Language Arts VIII103 (Ideas in Action)English Language Arts VIII103 (Ideas in Action) raquoraquo Social Studies II11 II22 II31 (Geographic Perspective) IV11 Social Studies II11 II22 II31 (Geographic Perspective) IV11

(Economic Perspective)(Economic Perspective) raquoraquo Mathematics III11 (Data Analysis amp Statistics) Mathematics III11 (Data Analysis amp Statistics) raquoraquo Science IIIEE55 IIIMEHS56 (Use Scientific Knowledge from the Life Science IIIEE55 IIIMEHS56 (Use Scientific Knowledge from the Life

Sciences in Real-World Contexts)Sciences in Real-World Contexts) Curriculum raquo Curriculum raquo A Sustainable Development Curriculum Framework for A Sustainable Development Curriculum Framework for

World History amp Cultures World History amp Cultures (9-12)(9-12)

Earth connectionEarth connection

School gardensSchool gardens Natural habitatsNatural habitats GreenhousesGreenhouses Rain gardensRain gardens Outdoor classroomsOutdoor classrooms Project learningProject learning Care for Eco-systemsCare for Eco-systems

Outcomes and Goals of Outcomes and Goals of Sustainability EducationSustainability Education

The goal of sustainability is simple The goal of sustainability is simple to prepare to prepare students to be effective caring citizens in a diverse students to be effective caring citizens in a diverse democratic and ecologically health societydemocratic and ecologically health society With its With its focus on developing a positive future sustainability focus on developing a positive future sustainability promotes students sense of connection purpose and promotes students sense of connection purpose and social consciousness while developing values-based social consciousness while developing values-based decision-making and problem-solving skills decision-making and problem-solving skills Sustainability education raises the bar on inquiry and Sustainability education raises the bar on inquiry and requires that learners think critically make connections requires that learners think critically make connections and grapple with compelling questions and grapple with compelling questions

sustainability educationsustainability education

In brief sustainability education fosters the following In brief sustainability education fosters the following an integrated scientific social and ecological literacyan integrated scientific social and ecological literacy critical thinking decision-making collaborative problem-critical thinking decision-making collaborative problem-

solving and interpersonal communication solving and interpersonal communication appropriate applications of technology that help solve appropriate applications of technology that help solve

not create problemsnot create problems equity justice inclusivity and respect for all peopleequity justice inclusivity and respect for all people a pedagogy that fosters community vision and a pedagogy that fosters community vision and

compassion compassion

Earth connectionEarth connection

School gardensSchool gardens Natural habitatsNatural habitats GreenhousesGreenhouses Rain gardensRain gardens Outdoor classroomsOutdoor classrooms Project learningProject learning Care for Eco-systemsCare for Eco-systems

Outcomes and Goals of Outcomes and Goals of Sustainability EducationSustainability Education

The goal of sustainability is simple The goal of sustainability is simple to prepare to prepare students to be effective caring citizens in a diverse students to be effective caring citizens in a diverse democratic and ecologically health societydemocratic and ecologically health society With its With its focus on developing a positive future sustainability focus on developing a positive future sustainability promotes students sense of connection purpose and promotes students sense of connection purpose and social consciousness while developing values-based social consciousness while developing values-based decision-making and problem-solving skills decision-making and problem-solving skills Sustainability education raises the bar on inquiry and Sustainability education raises the bar on inquiry and requires that learners think critically make connections requires that learners think critically make connections and grapple with compelling questions and grapple with compelling questions

sustainability educationsustainability education

In brief sustainability education fosters the following In brief sustainability education fosters the following an integrated scientific social and ecological literacyan integrated scientific social and ecological literacy critical thinking decision-making collaborative problem-critical thinking decision-making collaborative problem-

solving and interpersonal communication solving and interpersonal communication appropriate applications of technology that help solve appropriate applications of technology that help solve

not create problemsnot create problems equity justice inclusivity and respect for all peopleequity justice inclusivity and respect for all people a pedagogy that fosters community vision and a pedagogy that fosters community vision and

compassion compassion

Outcomes and Goals of Outcomes and Goals of Sustainability EducationSustainability Education

The goal of sustainability is simple The goal of sustainability is simple to prepare to prepare students to be effective caring citizens in a diverse students to be effective caring citizens in a diverse democratic and ecologically health societydemocratic and ecologically health society With its With its focus on developing a positive future sustainability focus on developing a positive future sustainability promotes students sense of connection purpose and promotes students sense of connection purpose and social consciousness while developing values-based social consciousness while developing values-based decision-making and problem-solving skills decision-making and problem-solving skills Sustainability education raises the bar on inquiry and Sustainability education raises the bar on inquiry and requires that learners think critically make connections requires that learners think critically make connections and grapple with compelling questions and grapple with compelling questions

sustainability educationsustainability education

In brief sustainability education fosters the following In brief sustainability education fosters the following an integrated scientific social and ecological literacyan integrated scientific social and ecological literacy critical thinking decision-making collaborative problem-critical thinking decision-making collaborative problem-

solving and interpersonal communication solving and interpersonal communication appropriate applications of technology that help solve appropriate applications of technology that help solve

not create problemsnot create problems equity justice inclusivity and respect for all peopleequity justice inclusivity and respect for all people a pedagogy that fosters community vision and a pedagogy that fosters community vision and

compassion compassion

sustainability educationsustainability education

In brief sustainability education fosters the following In brief sustainability education fosters the following an integrated scientific social and ecological literacyan integrated scientific social and ecological literacy critical thinking decision-making collaborative problem-critical thinking decision-making collaborative problem-

solving and interpersonal communication solving and interpersonal communication appropriate applications of technology that help solve appropriate applications of technology that help solve

not create problemsnot create problems equity justice inclusivity and respect for all peopleequity justice inclusivity and respect for all people a pedagogy that fosters community vision and a pedagogy that fosters community vision and

compassion compassion