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Food-Aware

A free 40-book reading challenge to help you better understand agriculture, food, and society.

Great for adults, families, book clubs, homeschoolers, and high school students.

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You eat everyday. How much do you know about the world that feeds you?

Food connects us to agriculture, history, economics, science, culture, and community. It’s more than a meal – it’s a story about people, places, ideas, and the choices that shape our world.

History

Food Systems

Economics

Culture & Commmunity

What's Inside

40-Book Challenge Tracker

Flexible Reading Paths

Starter Reading List

Personal Reading Page List

Book Club Discussion Questions

Use it at your own pace – on your own, with family, or with a group.

Who's it for?

Curious Adults

Families

Book Clubs

High School Students

Want More Than a Reading Challenge?

Turn it into meaningful high school humanities coursework.

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Agriculture, Food, & Society

An Interdisciplinary Humanities Course Guide

Books are obtained separately

PAIRS BEAUTIFULY WITH

Create a well-rounded, real-world high school education

Introduction to Homestead Science

Grades 6th-12th

&

Homestead Economics & Business

Grades 8th-12th

Start with the Free challenge. Grow to the full course when you're ready.

Start with the Food-Aware Reading Challenge, a free 40-book challenge for anyone – families, book clubs, curious adults, and high school students. It’s a great way to explore agriculture and food systems, and pairs perfectly with the full course guide.

The free challenge does not include course guidance, grading rubric, updated book list, or reader forum.