WORLD FOOD ISSUES

September 20

Today’s Agenda

Discussion of Chapter 1

Refine topics for first investigation

Food Waste

Chapter 1 AnalysisGeneral critique of papers

1. Average: 26/30

2. Range: 23-29

3. Comments:a) Citing references

i. Do it

ii. Do it correctly (Writing Guide)

b) Organization

c) Grammar!

d) Misuse of the word, “feel” for “believe”

Reaction to and questions relating to Myth One

Not Enough Food

1. What gives rise to the “myth” of not enough?

2. Why do governments of hungry nations encourage food exports?

3. “What can I do about it” frustration

4. Why gender differences regarding food production

5. Why is so much good arable land in Africa not farmed?

6. What has changed since 1998?

7. Anything else?

First Investigation

Investigation

1. Objective: to dig deeper into issues that we believe are especially interesting or important

2. How: team effort

3. What: 5-6 page (double-spaced) report.

4. When: October 4

5. Value: 50 pts.

Potential topics suggested so far:1. Sustainability of food production

2. “Industrial” vs. “natural” food

3. Can “small scale” agriculture feed the world?

4. Water

5. Role of government regulation on food production

6. GMO’s impact in the developing world

7. Impact of globalization

8. Role and impact of “foreign aid” from the developed world

9. Role of the consumer…

10. Labor in agriculture: justice vs. exploitation

11. Impact of hybrid seed

12. Global transportation issues relating to food

13. Food waste

Food waste videos

1. Appalachian State video: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_LoeOnAo50k&feature=related

2. Taste the waste: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=e4Qn5WMxZyE&feature=related

3. Chicken A La Carte: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DxjzgFlnUyk

4. Liberty Disaster Relief: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=N_l5JFmM0xo