Re-Envisioning Food Systems

How do we feed ourselves, not only well, but sustainably?

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Can desert ecosystems support sustainable farms?

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What challenges does the local food system face to be sustainable?

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How can we help re-envision food systems?

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How can small-scale efforts be used to design large-scale solutions?

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What are effective ways to teach others about gardening, health, and community engagement?

This Humanities Lab invites students to explore how food sourcing can prioritize sustainability and human flourishing through hands-on experience at a local small-scale farm. Student teams will imagine ways to re-envision food systems; investigate the potential of desert ecosystems to support sustainable farming; and develop creative, small-scale interventions with large-scale implications. Students will document their process over the course of the semester and, together, create a case study of lessons learned for others to follow. *This Lab is part of the ASU Farm and Cultivating Civic Virtues through Action series.

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Re-Envisioning Food Systems in the News

At the Humanities Lab, we strive to ensure our Labs are relevant and current. Here are some recent articles about Re-Envisioning Food Systems in today’s news!

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