Essays about: "farming school"

Showing result 1 - 5 of 35 essays containing the words farming school.

  1. 1. Cultivating Resilient Local Food Systems: Identifying opportunities and strategies for sustainable public procurement

    University essay from Uppsala universitet/Institutionen för geovetenskaper

    Author : Madison Sherwood-Walter; [2023]
    Keywords : Sustainable Development; Local Food Systems; Public Procurement; Innovation; Agricultural Policy; Rural Development;

    Abstract : The industrialization of the global food system has drastically altered agricultural practices, transitioning from small-scale, subsistence farming to large-scale, transnational supply chains dominated by agribusinesses. While this shift has increased productivity, it has led to environmental degradation, economic inequity, and loss of traditional agricultural knowledge. READ MORE

  2. 2. A coupling method using CFD, radiative models and a surface model to simulate the micro-climate

    University essay from KTH/Teknisk mekanik

    Author : Joseph Vernier; [2023]
    Keywords : Computational Fluid Dynamics; Fluid Mechanics; Numerics; Micro-climate modeling; Radiation; Crop modeling; Photovoltaic panels;

    Abstract : The increasing demand for energy, depletion of fossil fuels, rising global warming, and greenhouse gas emissions have stimulated the need for widespread development and adoption of renewable energy sources (RES) worldwide. Among these sources, solar energy has emerged as a major contender to meet the growing demand. READ MORE

  3. 3. Spiragården

    University essay from KTH/Arkitektur

    Author : Saskia Befrits Terpstra; [2022]
    Keywords : School; Agriculture; Hybrid;

    Abstract : Spiragården, an education center in Torshälla.A place that promotes the exchange of knowledge in the field of cultivation, agriculture and self-sufficiency. The premises provides space for education and food production. READ MORE

  4. 4. SU + STAYIN SCHOOL

    University essay from KTH/Arkitektur

    Author : Hannah Holmsen Rimmereid; [2022]
    Keywords : Eskilstuna; school; community center; agricultural;

    Abstract : Last semester we worked in groups on the UN’s sustainability goals. My group had a focus on sustainable consumption and production. Local knowledge and resources to overcome this problem will give the school an important relevance. READ MORE

  5. 5. Embedding food system education into Swedish public schools – teachers’ perspectives

    University essay from SLU/Dept. of People and Society

    Author : Hanna Weiss; [2022]
    Keywords : Food system education; System thinking; Experienced-based learning; Swedish school curriculum; Food education; Food literacy; Pedagogical approaches with children;

    Abstract : Modern, human driven food systems are putting pressure on the earth’s resources, exploiting societies and degrading land. Food security is at risk, while a progressing anthropogenic climate change will presumably reinforce these incidents. Children will be highly threatened by the consequences derived from unsustainable farming practices. READ MORE