
Food Systems & Sustainability
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What you'll learn
Systems
In this first lesson, you'll gain a deeper understanding of the sustainability issues facing our planet and how they link with every stage of the global food system. Think about this as the big 'why' that will give you the motivation to drive positive change.
At the end of the lesson, you'll watch a Case Study about Bardee, an innovative business that takes food waste and transforms it into sustainable products for pets and organic fertilisers to support healthy farming practices.


Localisation
In this lesson, you'll learn about the range of benefits that come from shorter supply chains and localised food systems - not just for farmers and food producers, but for food eaters, too!
At the end of the lesson, you'll watch a Case Study about Eat Local, Eat Wild, an organic and regenerative farm in Victoria's High Country that champions local food production and distribution.




Seasonality
In this lesson, you'll build on your understanding of local food systems by learning about seasonal eating.
As you'll discover, seasonal eating is the best way we can connect back with nature, get creative in the kitchen and have the lowest possible impact on the environment.


Regeneration
In this lesson, you'll learn how to take sustainability one step further with regenerative agriculture: as a way to rehabilitate and protect the Earth's precious resources. These amazing practices not only pull carbon from the atmosphere but provide huge benefits to the farmers and their crops themselves.
At the end of this lesson, you'll watch a Case Study about Brookfarm, a leading Australian food producer committed to regenerative agriculture and community development.



Land
In this lesson, you'll learn about the challenges and opportunities of land within the food system in terms of access, affordability and use.
You'll also learn about the importance of cultural land ownership and management.


Education
In this final lesson, learn about the importance of education and building a collective action mindset in tackling the world's sustainability challenges.
At the end of the lesson, you'll watch a Case Study about CERES, an educational centre and urban farm committed to building local community and food literacy.



In this first lesson, you'll gain a deeper understanding of the sustainability issues facing our planet and how they link with every stage of the global food system. Think about this as the big 'why' that will give you the motivation to drive positive change.
At the end of the lesson, you'll watch a Case Study about Bardee, an innovative business that takes food waste and transforms it into sustainable products for pets and organic fertilisers to support healthy farming practices.


Professional recognition
Once you complete your short course, you'll receive a verified Digital Badge and Certificate of Completion.
Add them to your resume, social channels and personal website to celebrate your achievement and stand out to potential employers.


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