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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.  

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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.  

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Global Food Systems

How do we feed 11 billion people? Discover the importance of sustainable food systems on a global scale.

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📚Books(2)

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Food Politics

Food Politics - A book resource

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Stuffed and Starved

Stuffed and Starved - A book resource

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🌐Websites(5)

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FAO Food Systems

UN FAO hub for sustainable food systems knowledge.

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Regeneration International

Resources on regenerative food systems and practitioner guides.

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foodsystems.org

Foodsystems.org is an educational hub that explores how food systems work, covering social, environmental, and economic dimensions. It hosts articles, reports, case studies, and practical tools to help learners, researchers, and practitioners study and improve food systems.

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usda.gov

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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fao.org

FAO.org is the official site of the Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations, a global hub for information on food systems, agriculture, forestry, fisheries, nutrition, and rural development. It offers research, data, policy guidance, publications, and practical tools (including statistics and country profiles) to support food security, sustainable farming, and nutrition worldwide.

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