Responsible food productionLaajuus (5 cr)

Objective

You can describe the various stages of the food production chain and consider different practices that enhance sustainability at each stage of the chain.
You are able to assess sustainability in different ways, such as economic responsibility, social responsibility, and environmental responsibility.

Content

What does sustainability mean in food production?
How can sustainability be assessed from different perspectives?
How can sustainability be increased in food production?
What is the significance of sustainable food production for climate change, food security, and the circular economy?

Accomplishment methods

Students can
a. use professional vocabulary systematically.
b. look for information in the key information sources of the field.
c. identify interrelated tasks.
d. work together with customers/clients, users and target groups.
e. use the key models, methods, software and techniques of the professional field.
f. work as team members in a goal-oriented way.
g.  justify their actions according to the ethical principles of the professional field.