Using Extension as a Vehicle to Reduce Elementary Student Food Waste

Extension can play a key role in providing food waste education nation-wide. This study is the first to evaluate the effects of environmentally focused lesson plans on elementary student knowledge and perceptions regarding food waste. Herein we provide suggestions on concepts to teach students for t...

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Published in:Journal of extension 2021-01, Vol.59 (Autumn 2021)
Main Authors: Koetz, Rebecca, Williams, Rod
Format: Article
Language:English
Subjects:
Elementary School Students
Environmental Education
Extension Education
Food
Grade 5
Program Development
Program Evaluation
Program Implementation
Student Attitudes
Sustainable Development
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Summary:Extension can play a key role in providing food waste education nation-wide. This study is the first to evaluate the effects of environmentally focused lesson plans on elementary student knowledge and perceptions regarding food waste. Herein we provide suggestions on concepts to teach students for the greatest impact on food waste reduction. We also provide avenues to incorporate food waste education into existing Extension programming. We hope the study can inspire and inform further food waste program development, assessment, and implementation through Extension.
ISSN:0022-0140
1077-5315
1077-5315
DOI:10.34068/joe.59.04.10