From Trend to Tractor—How Food Trends Shape the Future of Farming
- agforlife
- May 8
- 1 min read
As new food trends gain traction—from high-protein diets to GLP-1-friendly eating—many of us think about grocery store shelves or restaurant menus. But have you ever stopped to consider the ripple effect these trends have on the people who grow our food?
That’s the big question we’re exploring in Ag for Life’s latest classroom resource: How Farmers Respond to Food Trends.
This teacher-ready resource includes a backgrounder for educators and a worksheet designed to engage students in systems thinking. It helps students connect the dots between consumer choices, nutrition trends, and on-the-ground decisions made by Alberta farmers.
🌱 Why This Topic Matters in the Classroom
Food trends aren’t just about preference—they shape what gets grown, how it’s grown, and what products are developed across the food chain. This resource encourages critical thinking by asking:
Who decides what farmers grow?
Should agriculture follow consumer trends—or help shape them?
What role do sustainability and nutrition play in modern farming?
📥 Get the Resource
Download the How Farmers Respond to Food Trends lesson and start the conversation with your students today:
