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Where does our food come 
from? 
• Croplands (mostly grain) – provide 77% 
of the world’s food 
• Rangelands (meat) supply 16% 
• Oceanic fisheries (fish and shellfish) – 
7% 
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Where does our food come 
from? 
• Croplands (mostly grain) – provide 77% 
of the world’s food 
• Rangelands (meat) supply 16% 
• Oceanic fisheries (fish and shellfish) – 
7% 
 
 
How Is Food Produced? 
• Sources of food 
• Primary plants: Wheat, corn, and rice 
• Primary animals: 
fish, beef, pork, and chicken 
 
• 14 plant and 8 animal species provide 
90% of the global food calories 
 
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Where does our food come 
from? 
• Croplands (mostly grain) – provide 77% 
of the world’s food 
• Rangelands (meat) supply 16% 
• Oceanic fisheries (fish and shellfish) – 
7% 
 
 
How Is Food Produced? 
• Sources of food 
• Primary plants: Wheat, corn, and rice 
• Primary animals: 
fish, beef, pork, and chicken 
 
• 14 plant and 8 animal species provide 
90% of the global food calories 
 
 
 
Major Types of Agriculture 
• Industrialized agriculture 
• Large amounts of fossil fuel, water, fertilizer, and 
pesticides to produce monoculture crops or livestock 
animals 
• Plantation 
• Form of industrialized agriculture – single ownership 
• Traditional subsistence agriculture  
– Produce only enough for the family 
• Traditional intensive agriculture 
– Increase outputs for profit 
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Where does our food come 
from? 
• Croplands (mostly grain) – provide 77% 
of the world’s food 
• Rangelands (meat) supply 16% 
• Oceanic fisheries (fish and shellfish) – 
7% 
 
 
How Is Food Produced? 
• Sources of food 
• Primary plants: Wheat, corn, and rice 
• Primary animals: 
fish, beef, pork, and chicken 
 
• 14 plant and 8 animal species provide 
90% of the global food calories 
 
 
 
Major Types of Agriculture 
• Industrialized agriculture 
• Large amounts of fossil fuel, water, fertilizer, and 
pesticides to produce monoculture crops or livestock 
animals 
• Plantation 
• Form of industrialized agriculture – single ownership 
• Traditional subsistence agriculture  
– Produce only enough for the family 
• Traditional intensive agriculture 
– Increase outputs for profit 
 
 
Industrialized Agricultural 
Wastes and Land Pollution 
• Animal Confinement 
– Waste runoff 
• Overgrazing 
– Increases soil erosion 
• Sedimentation 
• Nutrient application 
• Irrigation  
• Pesticides 
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Where does our food come 
from? 
• Croplands (mostly grain) – provide 77% 
of the world’s food 
• Rangelands (meat) supply 16% 
• Oceanic fisheries (fish and shellfish) – 
7% 
 
 
How Is Food Produced? 
• Sources of food 
• Primary plants: Wheat, corn, and rice 
• Primary animals: 
fish, beef, pork, and chicken 
 
• 14 plant and 8 animal species provide 
90% of the global food calories 
 
 
 
Major Types of Agriculture 
• Industrialized agriculture 
• Large amounts of fossil fuel, water, fertilizer, and 
pesticides to produce monoculture crops or livestock 
animals 
• Plantation 
• Form of industrialized agriculture – single ownership 
• Traditional subsistence agriculture  
– Produce only enough for the family 
• Traditional intensive agriculture 
– Increase outputs for profit 
 
 
Industrialized Agricultural 
Wastes and Land Pollution 
• Animal Confinement 
– Waste runoff 
• Overgrazing 
– Increases soil erosion 
• Sedimentation 
• Nutrient application 
• Irrigation  
• Pesticides 
 
 
Waste runoff increases nutrients 
and pathogens in streams 
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1. What is meant by the term "food origin"?
Ans. Food origin refers to the place or region where a particular food item is grown, produced, or manufactured. It includes various factors such as the type of soil, climate, water source, and farming practices that affect the quality, taste, and nutritional value of the food.
2. How can we determine the origin of our food?
Ans. There are various ways to determine the origin of our food, such as checking the label, asking the supplier or farmer, looking for certification or quality marks, and tracing the supply chain. Some countries have regulations and standards to ensure the accuracy of food labeling and origin claims.
3. What are some benefits of consuming locally produced food?
Ans. Consuming locally produced food has several benefits, such as reducing the carbon footprint of transportation, supporting local farmers and businesses, promoting sustainable agriculture practices, ensuring freshness and quality, and preserving regional food traditions and diversity.
4. Why is it important to know where our food comes from?
Ans. Knowing where our food comes from is important for various reasons, such as making informed choices about our diet and health, supporting ethical and sustainable food systems, reducing food waste and environmental impact, and promoting social and economic justice in the food industry.
5. What are some challenges in ensuring the traceability and transparency of food origin?
Ans. Ensuring the traceability and transparency of food origin can be challenging due to various factors, such as the complexity of global food supply chains, the lack of standardized labeling and certification systems, the potential for fraud and mislabeling, and the cost and logistics of tracking and documenting the entire supply chain from farm to fork.
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