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Question 1 

Describe the three principles of sustainable agriculture and how they are important in the urban environment.  

Question 2 

In the Sustainable Farming Practices lecture, the ability to increase food system resilience through sustainable practices was discussed. In your own words, what does it mean for a food system to be resilient? What are some sustainable practices that can be used to move towards a more resilient food system (give examples)?  

Question 3 

Integrated pest management, or IPM, is a process you can use to solve pest problems while minimizing risks to people and the environment. IPM can be used to manage all kinds of pests anywhere–in urban, agricultural or natural areas. From the list below select the IPM strategies that that can be used in the urban environment.  

Question 4 

According to Dr. Cowan's recorded lecture, what are some considerations that we need to be thinking about when we are growing food in the urban environment? 

Question 5 

According to Dr. Cowan's recorded lecture please answer the following questions:

a. How you are going to decide what you need to grow in the urban environment?

b. How you will decide what system you are going to use when you are going to grow in the urban environment?

Question 6 

What are the common livestock found on urban farms? 

Question 7 

Describe three benefits and three risks that are associated with the urban livestock keeping according to your livestock papers ("Welcoming Animals Back to the City: Navigation the Tensions of Urban Livestock through Municipal Ordinances" and "Urban Livestock Keeping" ). 

Question 8 

Based on the same papers: what are some differences and some similarities in regards to keeping animals in the cities in developed countries versus in developing countries? 

Question 9 

According to the paper "Urban livestock keeping", what other stakeholders are involved in the urban livestock chain except for the farmers? 

Question 10 

From the material that was uploaded during Week 11  "Urban farming methods Intensive production practices" (ppt, Curtis Stone videos, readings for that week). Name as many urban farming methods as you remember (in order to get a full grade you need to name at list 7). 

Question 11 

Name four ways that produce can become contaminated with pathogens. 

Question 12 

What are the causes of food born illnesses, list two examples for every category. 

Question 13 

Based on your food safety assignment related to selling products at the farmers market, why are there differences in the rules and regulations across states that one needs to follow in order to sell products at the farmers market? 

Question 14 

What is the most important factor that can be managed to reduce losses of fresh fruits and vegetables? 

Question 15 

Name four characteristics of perishable horticulture commodities. 

Question 16 

Provide one example of a physiological disorder that can affect postharvest quality. 

Question 17 

Perishable horticultural commodities come from every part of an ideal plant and flower. 

Question 18 

Explain why storing lettuce together with mature apples is not recommended. 

Question 19 

What are the four key components for successful postharvest handling of fresh fruits and vegetables? 

 

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