AGRI 2322 Food Distribution Systems Final Exam Review PDF

AGRI 2322 Food Distribution Systems Instructor: Dr. N. M. Estwick Final Examination Review Instructions: a. The final exam will cover chapters 1, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 10, & 11 (see below) in your textbook, videos, case studies and all assignments. b. Review the PowerPoint slides on eCourses, your notes...

AGRI 2322 Food Distribution Systems Instructor: Dr. N. M. Estwick Final Examination Review Instructions: a. The final exam will cover chapters 1, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 10, & 11 (see below) in your textbook, videos, case studies and all assignments. b. Review the PowerPoint slides on eCourses, your notes and assignments. c. The exam will be in-person, 80 to 85 questions of multiple choice, fill-in-the-blanks, short answer, matching and true-false format. Study Outline- Chapter 1 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7. 8. 9. Understand what is involved in the science of economics. Understand the number one risk companies are concerned about when dealing with food. Understand the actors in the food supply chain. What are food supply chains? a. What are their purposes? Understand the factors that influence food supply chains. Understand food systems models. What is a food system? Understand the levels of food systems. Understand the importance of systems that operate within food system. Chapter 3- The Business of Food and Farming 10. Food consumption and waste. 11. Food marketing- commodities and differentiated products. 12. Direct-to-consumer food markets. 13. Intermediary food markets. 14. Farm numbers, income, and production. 15. The economics of food systems. Chapter 4- Values in the food system 16. Food System Consolidation and the Narrowing of Values. a. Food system consolidation and the narrowing of values. b. Oligopolies and cartels. c. Market systems. 17. Valuing more than money. 18. Networks and value chains. a. Indicators and measures of “good food”. 19. Values-related measures of progress. Chapter 5- The Agriculture Workforce 20. Internships and farm apprenticeship. 21. H-2A Guest Worker Program. 22. Undocumented farm workers. 23. Creating win-win labor conditions for farmers and workers. Chapter 6- Farming and the environment 24. Environmental concerns. 25. Mitigating environmental impacts of agriculture. 26. Alternative farming systems. Chapter 7- Climate Change and Agriculture 27. Introduction a. What are the two long-term trends that help scientists assess climate? 28. Measures of Climate Change 29. Implications for Agriculture 30. Adaptation: Coping with a changing climate a. Pay special attention to Table 7.1. 31. Mitigation: Reducing Greenhouse Gas Emissions 32. What can consumers to about climate change? Chapter 8- Energy, food, and farms 33. Introduction a. Understand energy usage by sector within the U.S. food system. 34. Local food and energy use 35. Renewable energy on farms 36. Overview of farm biofuels 37. On-farm sources of energy such as a. Carbon-based and non-carbon based. 38. The role of consumers in reducing energy use in food systems. Chapter 10- Farm to School 39. Introduction a. Box 10.1. Factors That Contribute to Children Being Overweight 40. Creating Effective Farm-to-School Programs a. Box 9.2- Overview of food insecurity in the United States 41. Evolution of Farm-to-School Programs a. Box 10.2- How the Burlington School Food Project Supports Farm-to-School Programs 42. Challenges to Farm-to-School Programs a. Box 10.3- Obstacles Facing Farm-to-School Programs 43. Strengthening Farm-to-School Programs Chapter 11- Agritourism and On-Farm Marketing 44. Introduction 45. Evolution of Agritourism 46. Agritourism Impacts and Trends 47. Benefits and Challenges of Agritourism and On-Farm Experiences a. Table 11.1- Benefits and Costs of an Agritourism Business 48. Strengthening Farmer-Consumer Connections Good luck and have a great summer!