Title

Consumer Agricultural Education: Starting at the High School Level Health Class

Author(s) Information

Cecilia Teresa Acosta, California Polytechnic State University, San Luis ObispoFollow

College - Author 1

College of Agriculture, Food and Environmental Sciences

Department - Author 1

Agricultural Education and Communication Department

Degree Name - Author 1

BS in Agricultural Science

Date

6-2017

Primary Advisor

Ben Swan, Megan Silcott

Abstract/Summary

The purpose of this project is to analyze and understand the communication gap between the farmer and consumer in order to create a dialogue about misconceptions in the media. Often rumors in the media worry or mislead the consumer in his or her buying choices. In order for consumers to understand what they are buying, and critically analyze media information, it is necessary to teach agricultural education at the high school level health class. This project will showcase how to start this education in order to bridge the communication gap starting with five crucial and common food-packaging labels. These labels include USDA organic, GMO, FDA approval, “All natural” and gluten free.

URL: https://digitalcommons.calpoly.edu/agedsp/90