Agriculture Biodiversity

Biodiversity in agriculture is a topic that is being discussed more and more. This week we highlight a short video addressing the need for biodiversity in agriculture. We encourage you to watch the linked video and utilize the discussion points below to spark conversation around the globe.

Biodiversity is Essential to Food and Agriculture

Discussion Points

• What is biodiversity?
• Why is biodiversity important to agriculture?
• What can be done to protect biodiversity or even increase biodiversity?
• What was the most surprising piece of information you learned from the video and why? 

Global Fish

Fish are an important part of diets around the globe. This week we highlight four short videos titled "Voices of the Fish," from the Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations. We encourage you to watch the short series below and utilize the discussion points below to guide conversations around the world!

Voices of the Fish: Overview (1:22)

Voices of the Fish: Strengthening Our Knowledge (1:28)

Voices of the Fish: Safeguarding Ocean Habitats (1:25)

Voices of the Fish: International Measures to Safeguard Fisheries (2:57)

Discussion Points

• At the end of the first video the question is asked, "How do we look after the fish to feed people around the world?" What would your response be to this question?
• Why is it important that we strengthen our knowledge regarding fish?
• What is being done at a global level to protect fish and the fishing industry?
• In your local community how much is fish consumed? When compared to the rest of the world do you think people living in your local area eat more, less, or about the same amount of fish as others around the globe? What impacts fish consumption in your area?

Global Food Safety

Food safety can look vastly different around the globe. It is more of a concern in some areas than others. This week we highlight a podcast that discusses food safety around the world. We encourage you to listen to the linked podcast (7:39) and utilize the discussion points below to continue the conversations!

Food Safety: Why it matters

Discussion Points

• Why is food safety so important? What is food safety's impact around the globe?
• How and why might food safety look different between developed and developing countries?
• Why is food safety about more than just human health? What other impacts does food safety have on our world?
• What are your recommendations on how to improve food safety around the globe? Prioritize and give reasons for your recommendations. 

Urban Agriculture and Puerto Rico

In past years Puerto Rico has been ravaged by hurricanes and storms. As Puerto Rico works to rebuild agriculture production a recent study emphasizes the importance of urban agriculture to Puerto Rico. We invite you to read the linked article and utilize the discussion points provided to guide your conversations around the globe!

Urban Agriculture Development in Puerto Rico

Discussion Points

• What are the benefits of urban agriculture in Puerto Rico according to the study?
• What are the challenges urban agriculture is facing in Puerto Rico?
• How do you suggest that those in Puerto Rico turn these challenges into opportunities?
• What does urban agriculture look like in your home area/community? Are there benefits? Does it exist? Do you see an increased need?  Explain all responses.