Handbook

The production, distribution, and consumption of food shapes communities, environments, and those who eat it. Through the way we distribute and sell food, it even shapes cities and transport networks. Through the way we grow and transport food, we consume prodigious amounts of energy and finite resources, raising questions of sustainability. This subject tracks these connections - from the farmer, to the rural community, to the factory and supermarket, to the consumer, and to international trade networks. In it you will consider how and why we produce and consume food the way we do, what the consequences are of this for farmers, communities, and the environment, whether there are alternatives, and how we might foster resilient food production systems, communities, and landscapes. A full day fieldtrip to lllawarra farms and/or food processors on a weekend may form part of this subject.