The Journey from Paddock to Plate
Trace the steps involved in growing, harvesting and transporting food to our homes.
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Trace the steps involved in growing, harvesting and transporting food to our homes.
Key Questions
- How would you sequence the steps required to transform wheat into bread?
- What systems are used to safely transport milk from a dairy farm to a store?
- How do different workers contribute to the journey of food from paddock to plate?
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