Teaching about where food comes from
Welcome to the where food comes from area of the Food – a fact of life website. Explore resources, activities and practical ideas that help children and young people aged 3 to 16 years discover where food comes from and how it is produced.
Food – a fact of life provides evidence-based teaching resources covering topics including food commodities, farming, food production, seasonality and the journey of food from farm to fork. The resources help pupils develop their knowledge and understanding of the origins of food and the people, processes and environments involved in producing it.
Resources can be used as part of food and nutrition education or across the wider curriculum, and adapted to suit different ages, abilities and teaching needs.
Where food comes from areas:
Farm to fork learning and food provenance education
The resources support “farm to fork” learning by helping pupils understand the different stages involved in producing food before it reaches consumers.
Pupils can learn about:
- How crops are grown
- How animals are reared for food
- How ingredients are processed and packaged
- How food is transported and sold
- How food choices can affect health and the environment
- The role of farmers, producers and retailers
Seasonal and locally produced foods
Practical activities and investigations help make food provenance learning meaningful, engaging and relevant to everyday life.