Foodscapes and Regenerative Food Systems
Provided by: The Nature Conservancy|Published on: July 10, 2025
Grades: 9, 10, 11, 12
Type: Articles/Websites
Subjects: Biology, Geography
Authors: The Nature Conservancy
Region: Africa, Asia, South and Central America, Global
Languages: English
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Synopsis
- In this article from The Nature Conservancy, students will read about foodscapes and the cultural, economic, and environmental impacts associated with food production.
- Students will also see specific examples of foodscapes and solutions for their improvement from Argentina, India, Kenya, and the upper Mississippi River in the United States.
- The report focuses on biodiversity and regenerative agriculture as climate solutions connected to agricultural land use.
Teaching Materials
Positives
- This resource includes various multimedia elements that help students better understand the concept of foodscapes.
- The collapsibility of some of the sections may keep students from feeling overwhelmed by the amount of text.
Prerequisites
- Students should understand the impacts of industrial agriculture and deforestation on climate change.
Differentiation & Implementation
- For advanced students, teachers can use this brief article as a whole-class introduction to prepare students to read the larger and more complex report linked within the text.
- After reading the first part of the article as a class, teachers can assign each individual example of a foodscape to jigsaw groups, who will then share what they found with the rest of the class.
- To make local connections, students can embark on an exploration of local foodscapes, researching the land use, agricultural practices, economic influences, and cultural influences associated with food production in their communities. Students can also work to come up with solutions that will improve their community's foodscape and make it more sustainable.
This resource presents a foodscape-scale approach to creating a healthy global food system. Several case studies are included on the page. The linked full report is very well-sourced and features many more case studies. The report is strongly focused on biodiversity and using regenerative agriculture to meet climate goals. This resource is recommended for teaching.
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The Nature Conservancy
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