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The SNEB Agricultural Production & Food Systems Certificate explores the connections between agriculture, food production, natural resources, and public health. Learners gain insight into how food is produced, processed, distributed, and marketed, and how these systems influence food quality, availability, and nutrition.

6. Agricultural Production & Food Systems

Upon completion of the SNEB certificate, you will be familiar with each of the concepts listed below.

  • 6.1 Describe differences in agricultural practices and their potential effects on food choices and food availability.

  • 6.2 Explain the effects of various food processing, packaging, distribution, and marketing practices on food availability, food choices, and nutritional value, as well as the amount and types of additives, contaminants, and pathogens in foods.
  • 6.3 Explain the relationships between natural resources (e.g. soil, water, biodiversity) and the quantity and quality of the food and water supply.
  • 6.4 Describe ways to collaborate with other stakeholders to promote policies supporting systems that produce healthy food.