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The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) site offers authoritative information on U.S. agriculture, nutrition, and food policy, with data, research, and program resources. It covers how food is produced, distributed, and regulated, plus tools to understand and support food systems.
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Sustainable Food Systems
Throughout this course, you will delve into the intricate details of the food production system through a system-thinking lens. You will examine the grand challenges faced by the food, fiber, and natural resource industries, and their repercussions on people, the planet, and profit. By the end of this course, you will have a clear understanding of the concept of systems thinking, be able to explain the three key pillars of sustainability and link these pillars to social, environmental, and economic systems. This course is part of the College of ACES suite of online programs. To learn more about online programs from the College of ACES and explore ways to apply your Coursera work toward a degree program at the University of Illinois, visit acesonline.illinois.edu.
FAO Food Systems
The UN Food and Agriculture Organization's hub on sustainable food systems, covering production, supply chains, nutrition, and policy. Includes reports, data, and country case studies for understanding how food systems affect climate, health, and livelihoods worldwide.
Regeneration International
A nonprofit network of farmers, scientists, educators, and policymakers promoting regenerative agriculture and land-use practices, covering soil health, carbon sequestration, and food sovereignty through case studies, webinars, and reports for food-system practitioners.
The Food Chain
BBC World Service documentary and discussion programme on the global food system, covering farming, supply chains, food businesses, trade, nutrition science and food culture. Listeners come away understanding the economic, scientific and social forces behind how food is produced and reaches consumers.
Food Politics
Nutrition policy scholar Marion Nestle examines how food industry lobbying, marketing, and political influence shape US dietary guidelines and nutrition science. Readers learn to critically evaluate food industry claims and understand the politics behind nutrition advice.
Global Food Systems
How do we feed 11 billion people? Discover the importance of sustainable food systems on a global scale.