The Journey of Food: Paddock to Plate
Trace the steps food takes from being grown on a farm to arriving on our dinner plates.
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Trace the steps food takes from being grown on a farm to arriving on our dinner plates.
Key Questions
- How does an apple get from the tree to your lunchbox?
- Who are the people that help bring food to our tables?
- What steps are needed to make bread from wheat?
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