1. LESSON 1: FOOD GLORIOUS FOOD DIFFERENCES BETWEEN FOOD SYSTEMS

2. TYPES OF FOOD SYSTEMS  Conventional  Alternative

3. CONVENTIONAL Food Travels Far from Seed to Table Based on Economies of Scale* Maximize Process Efficiency Increases Overall Production of Food DEF: Economies of Scale The more food produced, the lower the costs

4. ALTERNATIVE LOCAL FOOD SYSTEMS Food doesn’t travel far Fewer people between farmer and consumer More geographically accessible More direct – less middle men More environmentally friendly Create strong sense of community People know their farmer

5. ALTERNATIVE ORGANIC FOOD SYSTEMS Fewer pesticides or chemicals used Although this number is growing! Livestock raised without hormones or antibiotics Non-GMO foods only Non-irradiated foods only

6. ALTERNATIVE CO-OPERATIVE FOOD SYSTEMS Farmers pool their resources Can come from multiple states Grocery stores Shoppers are offered a piece of the profit Community gardens (CSA’s) Recipients receive fresh fruits and vegetables

7. REAL LIFE EXAMPLE: ORGANIC VALLEY Mostly Dairy Direct from Family Farms Mission “Save Family Farms” From Local Sources No antibiotics, hormones or pesticides Require organic feed Animals have access to the outside

8. COLORADO SOURCES Growers Organic Mikita Dairy – Calhan, CO Forrest Dairy – Torrington, WY About 160 miles from Denver