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Investigate sources of food
Assessment Strategies
Quiz, Journal
Criteria
Describe the role of domestication of animals/livestock in the farm-to-table journey
Relate land/soil management practices to food production
Analyze government roles, environmental standards, and certifications in pasture to plate
Identify sources for meat (B4)
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Compare commercial and small farming diet and raising practices
Assessment Strategies
Quiz, Journal
Criteria
Examine the use of technology in commercial and small farming practices
Compare the different support systems for commercial and small farms
Compare basic animal husbandry practices in commercial and small farms (feeds, rations, rotational grazing, pasture management) (K20)
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Explain the impact of breed, diet, and raising practices on the final pasture to plate food product
Assessment Strategies
Quiz, Journal
Criteria
Identify different breeds of animals/livestock common in pasture to plate menus
Illustrate the life cycle of beef, pork, and poultry
Describe the care and feeding environments for different animals/livestock (lighting, ventilation, cleanliness)
Describe different feeds available for different animals/livestock
Examine the method and timeliness of feed and water presentation
Differentiate between grass-fed (100% pastured) vs. grass-finished (fed corn and pasture) and heritage breeds (K8)
Differentiate between grain-fed and grass-fed
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Outline the meat and poultry product life cycle and supply chain relationships
Assessment Strategies
Quiz, Journal
Criteria
Describe the meat and poultry supply chain
Summarize the slaughter and packaging process
Identify food safety procedures and wholesomeness in the product life cycle
Identify government agencies and their involvement in the product life cycle
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Examine selling methods in the pasture to plate industry
Assessment Strategies
Interview, Journal
Criteria
Describe the role of government oversight in sales of food product
Describe how building relationships with vendors impacts the selling process
Explain various product promotion strategies
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Analyze the role of consumer relationships in the farm to table journey
Assessment Strategies
Scenario, Journal
Criteria
Outline consumer perspectives on pasture to plate
Map out the evolution of the human/consumer diet
Differentiate between misinformation vs. science-based information in product selection
Portray relationship-building with consumers in a scenario
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Analyze the process of vendor selection when buying food/meat during the farm to table journey
Assessment Strategies
Written Product, Scenario, and/or Graphic illustration
Criteria
Illustrate the relationship between a chef (or individual) and retail establishments (restaurants, butcher shops, hospitals, school cafeterias)
Illustrate the decision points in the food/meat buying process
Compare factors in a chef’s and retail establishment’s decision to purchase meat (size of business, storage space, turnover, “one stop shop”, price, merchandising)
Predict niche, non-traditional and ethnic market food/meat needs
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Evaluate food/meat vendors
Assessment Strategies
Written Product (Evaluation), Scenario
Criteria
Describe the vendor’s selection, such as availability of specialty items vs a wide variety
Describe the vendor’s supply of brands (a wide variety and/or their own brand)
Describe the vendor’s ability to get what you need, even if they don’t carry it
Describe the vendor’s price, minimum requirements, discounts for bulk orders, if applicable
Evaluation notes if a term contract is needed
Summarize the reputation, longevity, and online reviews of the vendor/company
Describe the vendor’s history with product quality and consistency, inspections, and recalls
Describe the vendor’s availability such as location, business hours, online ordering vs. talking to a rep, and the impact of this on logistics and turnaround time
Examine the vendor’s history and ability to build relationships and provide customer service (Do you feel valued? How are issues resolved?)
Differentiate between a dedicated account rep ordering process vs. orders go into a pool/queue