Task Description: Sustainability in agriculture is a combination of producing adequate amounts of food for a growing population and reducing food waste. In this discussion, we will work as a class to...

Task Description:

Sustainability in agriculture is a combination of producing adequate amounts of food for a growing population and reducing food waste. In this discussion, we will work as a class to understand more about sustainable agriculture, and the role of science and innovation in the pursuit of this goal. Here is what you need to do.

For your main post (due by Friday)

1. Selectoneof the three Topic Options below, and view the associated video.
   
   
   • Option 1 –Genetically Modified Organisms GMOs
     
   
   
   • Option 2 –Organic Foods
     
   
   
   • Option 3 –Food Waste
     
   
   
   
   


2. In a detailed paragraph, explainwhyyou chose the topic you selected, andwhat you knewabout this topic before doing this assignment.


3. In a detailed paragraph, summarize what you learned about your selected topic from the video. How does this differ from your previous knowledge about the topic?


4. In a detailed paragraph,specify if you agreewith what you learned on your selected topic. Explain why or why not. If you do not agree with what you saw, share a resource that supports your perspective on the topic.
   
   

For your two replies (due by the following Tuesday)

1. Read the posts of at least two peers. Try to select peers that researched the terms you did not select. The goal is to learn about all three terms, one from your research, and the other two from your peers' work.


2. Explain to your peer what you learned from their post and how their information was similar and/or different from your information. How do these two topics overlap or relate to each other?


3. Let your peer know if their presentation helped you understand their term, or how they can improve their post to provide you specific information you need to understand the topic without watching the video.