Local Food Production

How do you tell if a food production is locally produced?

• The product has a label

• The product is bright and colourful

• It is cheaper than usual

• No way to tell

What is Local Food Production?

• Food that is imported

• Food that is grown and sold locally

• Food that is always sold in popular grocery stores

• All of the above

Why is local food fresher?

• It is preserved with chemicals

• It has been frozen for a long time

• It is processed in factories

• It does not travel long distances

What happens to money spent on local food?

• It stays within the community and supports local businesses

• It is used for matters outside of Singapore

• It is used to import more food

• All of the above

How do we best support local food production?

• Buy imported food

• Buy processed food

• Buy products with local food product label

• None of the above

What are the benefits of consuming locally produced food?

• Lower prices

• Stays fresh longer

• Always organic (no chemicals used during growing)

• Supports local farmers

Why is local food important?

• Reduces environmental impact

• Decrease cost of food

• Decrease food freshness

• It is not important

Which of the following is a challenge for local food production in Singapore?

• Supporting large businesses

• Depending on imported food

• Getting products into local markets

• Reducing food transport cost

What type of farming is normally associated with local food production?

• Industrial farming

• Organic and small scale farming

• Monoculture farming

• Factory farming

How does local food production help reduce food waste?

• Producing less food overall

• By using excessive packaging materials

• Providing food that spoils less quickly

• Transporting food over long distances