Food Sustainability Flashcards

Flashcards on Food Sustainability

Sustainability

The production of food, plants and animal products by using farming techniques that protect the environment, the public, the community and animal welfare.

Food Insecurity

Unreliable access to a sufficient supply of nourishing food

Pesticides

Chemical used to control pests.

Fertilizers

Add nutrients back to soil.

Monoculture

Growing the same crop over and over, depletes the soil of nutrients.

Bioengineered

Genetically modified organisms.

Insecticides

Control insects that can infest crops

Herbicides

Used to control weeds.

Fungicides

Control plant destroying fungal growth

Recombinant bovine growth hormone (rBGH)

A genetically engineered growth hormone given to cows, increases muscle mass; decreases fat; increases milk production.

Organic meat, poultry and eggs

Animals allowed to graze outdoors and Are fed only organic feed.

Sustainable Agriculture

Satisfy human food needs, Enhance environmental quality, Efficiently use nonrenewable resources, Sustain the economic viability of farm operations, Enhance the quality of life of farmers and society.

Agroforestry

Planting trees around farms – reduce soil erosion.

National Farm to School Program

Partnership between local farms and schools, Local foods are purchased, promoted and served in cafeteria or a snack or taste-test and School gardens.