Global Food Security
Around 15% of the households in the U.S. have low or very low food security
True
What percent of the U.S. food supply becomes food waste?
33%
What is one way we can introduce the impacts of food waste at school?
Food waste audits, share table approach, composting, offer vs serve
What is the point of sustainable agriculture?
To produce enough resources to meet human needs without compromising future generations
Which concept promotes animal health and welfare to improve animal productivity and lower cost?
Livestock Health and Husbandry
True or False: Outagamie County is considered heavily food insecure
False
What accounts for more than three quarters of the habitat loss associated with food waste?
Uneaten meat and dairy products
True or False: Food waste has economic, social, political, and environmental impacts
True
Can sustainable practices be utilized in areas like cities, rooftops, deserts, or non- farmable land?
Yes
What is the foundation of a healthy crop or forage and is critical to the effective management of nutrients and water?
Healthy soil
What is the rate of food insecurity in Outagamie County?
10%
Eutrophication causes algal blooms, what is one way these impact aquatic ecosystems?
Oxygen depletion, block sunlight, produce toxins
What is the benefit of composting?
It helps return nutrients to the soil
Name one of the 8 sustainable practices/concepts
innovative technologies & enterprises, climate resilience, soil health, livestock health and husbandry, health & wellbeing of people, ecological pest management, biological diversity, community vitality
This practice helps reduce the amount of pesticide applications and create a healthier sustainable farm overall
Ecological Pest Management
What was one of the factors that causes food insecurity in other areas of the world?
Precipitation, climate, population density, economic issues, war/conflict, transportation
Water drainage that carries substances to surrounding water and soil. Ammonia is created when food is broken down that then travels into the ground water.
What is one way you can plan meals at home sustainably?
Check the kitchen, plan your meals for the week, make a list for the store
What is aquaponics?
A sustainable food production method that utilizes both aquaculture and hydroponics using fish for plant nutrients and using plants to filter the water
What is one benefit of biological diversity?
What percent of households in the U.S. had very low food security in 2015?
5%
Land fills produce enough greenhouse gas emissions to power how many homes for a one year?
13 million
Give me an example of a nearly spoiled food that you can still utilize for something else
Vegetables (soups, casseroles, stir fry's, sauces, and broths), Fruit (baked goods, pancakes, and smoothies), Stale bread (Croutons, bread crumbs, and french toast), sour milk (buttermilk, and yogurt)
What is one way hydroponics, aquaponics, or aeroponics helps reduce land footprint?
Varies
What is the difference between aeroponics and hydroponics?
Aeroponics has exposed roots to maximize oxygen while hydroponics submerses the roots in a water source, both are soilless