Knowledge of the fundamentals of sustainable agriculture systems from production, processing, distribution and consumption is essential to understanding the emerging trends and developing effective food system programs.
Providing nutrition education is important and should be paired with policy and environmental changes to have the greatest impact on improving dietary habits.
A sustainable and resilient food system conserves and renews natural resources, advances social justice and animal welfare, builds community wealth and fulfills the food and nutrition needs of all people now and in the future.