Using Extension as a Vehicle to Reduce Elementary Student Food Waste

Authors

Rebecca Koetz, Purdue UniversityFollow
Rod N. Williams, Purdue University - Main CampusFollow

Volume

59

Issue

4

DOI

10.34068/joe.59.04.10

Abstract

Extension can play a key role in providing food waste education nation-wide. This study is the first to evaluate the effects of environmentally focused lesson plans on elementary student knowledge and perceptions regarding food waste. Herein we provide suggestions on concepts to teach students for the greatest impact on food waste reduction. We also provide avenues to incorporate food waste education into existing Extension programming. We hope the study can inspire and inform further food waste program development, assessment, and implementation through Extension.

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Recommended Citation

Koetz, R., & Williams, R. N. (2021). Using Extension as a Vehicle to Reduce Elementary Student Food Waste. The Journal of Extension, 59(4), Article 10. https://doi.org/10.34068/joe.59.04.10