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Format: DVD » Add to Cart » Request Preview Access Catalogue Number: 200196DV ISBN number: 1-55740-824-6 Producer: Learning Seed Subject: Family Studies/Home Economics Language: ENGLISH Grade Level: 9 - Post Secondary Country of Origin: U.S. Copyright Year: 2007 Running Time: 21 Rights: PPR Guide Available:  200196.pdfFood! We talk about it all the time. What shall we eat? Where can we buy it? What's healthiest, lowest in fat or carbs, cheapest, or just plain tastiest? But the aspect of food we usually discuss least may just be the most interesting and informative. Where does all this food come from? Did you know that:
All true! In From Farm To Table, take a comprehensive look at modern agriculture and learn where, why and how. From the Neolithic Revolution and the dawn of farming to the rise of industrial agriculture and the Green Revolution, we look at the whole process of food production and distribution. Using a simple sausage pizza as a springboard, we delve into the diverse worlds of our most basic foodstuffs, such as vegetables and wheat. Find out where different ingredients come from; how they're grown and harvested; how they're stored, shipped, and processed; and how they finally wend their way to your local restaurant or grocery store! We talk to farmers, see how they do their jobs, and learn what initiatives have made their lives easier and what sort of issues concern them. Environmental problems, migrant workers, and irradiation are a few of the issues we touch on. Learn:
This program is fun and fascinating for anyone who eats! |
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