Food and Nutrition (HFN2O1)

Food Production & the Environment Research and Presentation Project

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Recommended Websites

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Agroforestry

• Agroforestry by the Canadian Encyclopedia

• Agroforestry by the Government of British Columbia

• Agroforestry by Food and Agriculture Organization of the UN

Aquaponics

• Aquaponics by Agricultural Marketing Resource Center

• An Overview of Aquaponic Systems:  Aquaculture Components by North Central Regional Aquaculture Center

• Aquaponics Systems:  A Solution to Food Insecurity? By Earth.org

Bioengineering

• What is a bioengineered food? By U.S. Department of Agriculture

• Pros and cons of GMOs:  An evidence-based comparison of genetically modified foods by Insider

• The Role of Bioengineering in Sustainable Food Supply Chain by BioEnergy Consult

Commercial vermicomposting

• Vermicompost’s Role in Farming by ABRIVI

• Worm Composting on a Large Scale:  How It Works by Beginning Farmers

• Vermicomposting and Vermiculture Systems for Cold Climates by Dept. of Horticulture at Michigan State University

Hydroponics

• 12 Pros and Cons of Hydroponic Farming by Earth.org

• The Ultimate Guide to Hydroponic Farming by Growcer Modular Food Solutions

• Environmental Benefits of Hydroponics by TRVST

• The Future of Farming:  Hydroponics by Princeston University Climate Action

Monoculture and polyculture

• Polyculture Farming – What is it and Why is it Better than Monoculture?  By Outdoor Happens

• Polyculture Farming and Digital Agriculture Systems by AGRIVI

• 11 Pros and Cons of Monoculture Farming (Monocropping) by Environment Buddy

Rooftop farming

• Farming on Top:  Rooftop Agriculture for Healthy Cities by Frontiers for Young Minds

• Rooftop Agriculture:  A Climate Change Perspective by RUAF Foundation

• Why Rooftop Farming is the Best Solution for Smart Urban Agriculture by Agritecture

Underground Farming

• The benefits and challenges of underground farming

• Rethinking Agriculture:  Underground Farming by Environbuzz

• What is Underground Farming and What are Benefits of It? By Hubpages

Vertical farming

• Vertical Farming:  The Future of Agriculture?  By CENGN 

• How Far can Vertical Farming Go?  By BBC Future Planet

• How Vertical Farming and AgTech Can Help Address Food Insecurity by Forbes