Food Production Courses

Nutrition and Health: Food Safety

213 reviews

Learn about bacteria, pesticides and health hazards present in food. This online course is offered as a MOOC which means that you can study at your own pace, at your own time and anywhere you want.

• edX
• 8 weeks, 6-8 hours a week
• On-Demand
• Free Online Course (Audit)

Lean Production

947 reviews

Learn how to apply key elements of Lean Production, from minimizing inventory and reducing setup times, to using 5S and Kaizen, in order to improve quality and productivity in your workplace.

• edX
• 6 weeks, 3-4 hours a week
• On-Demand
• Free Online Course (Audit)

• Best of All Time

NPTEL;  IIT Kharagpur

Organic Farming for Sustainable Agricultural Production

218 reviews

Explore sustainable agriculture through organic farming principles, techniques, and practices. Learn about pest management, crop production, and certification processes for environmentally-friendly food systems.

• YouTube
• 20 hours
• On-Demand
• Free Video

• Best of All Time

Stanford Introduction to Food and Health

47 reviews

Explore innovative strategies for healthier eating habits, distinguishing between beneficial and harmful foods, and rediscovering the importance of home cooking for improved well-being.

• Coursera
• 6 hours 37 minutes
• On-Demand
• Free Online Course (Audit)

• Best of All Time

Sustainable Food Production Through Livestock Health Management

593 ratings at Coursera

Explore sustainable livestock production through disease management, integrating animal health, consumer needs, and economic realities. Develop problem-solving skills to advance food security and agricultural competitiveness.

• Coursera
• 19 hours
• On-Demand
• Free Online Course (Audit)

Farm to Fork: Sustainable Food Production in a Changing Environment

3 reviews

Understand how food goes from farm to fork: explore food security, supply chains, food production and agriculture.

• FutureLearn
• 4 weeks, 3 hours a week
• On-Demand
• Free Online Course (Audit)

EIT Food;  University of Cambridge

Improving Food Production with Agricultural Technology and Plant Biotechnology

2 reviews

Build your knowledge of food production challenges and technology on this course for 16-19 year olds studying A level biology.

• FutureLearn
• 3 weeks, 3 hours a week
• On-Demand
• Free Online Course (Audit)

Zurich University of Applied Sciences

Aquaponics – the circular food production system

13 ratings at edX

Explore aquaponics: circular food production combining aquaculture and hydroponics. Learn system design, fish and plant care, water chemistry, and engineering for sustainable urban farming.

• edX
• 6 weeks, 4-6 hours a week
• On-Demand
• Free Online Course (Audit)

Australian Water School

Enabling Globally Competitive and Sustainable Food Production

Explore state-of-the-art greenhouses for sustainable food production, job creation, and export growth in South Australia, addressing global food security challenges.

• YouTube
• 38 minutes
• On-Demand
• Free Video

The Aspen Institute

Can Sustainable Food Production Scale?

Explore sustainable food production methods and their scalability to address global hunger while preserving the environment for future generations.

• YouTube
• 59 minutes
• On-Demand
• Free Video

The Aspen Institute

The Next Food Revolution - Challenges and Innovations in Agriculture and Food Production

Experts discuss challenges and innovations in food production, focusing on sustainability, technology, and meeting consumer demands while addressing climate change concerns.

• YouTube
• 48 minutes
• On-Demand
• Free Video

UF Thompson Earth Systems Institute TESI

Climate Conscious Chats - Food Production and Climate Change Impact

Explore the impact of climate change on food supply, production, and livestock, and learn sustainable practices for future food security.

• YouTube
• 50 minutes
• On-Demand
• Free Video

Web Summit

The World’s Largest Grocer - Walmart & the Future of Food Production

Walmart's sustainability efforts in food production: collaborating with farmers to improve yields, reduce emissions, and address future food security challenges.

• YouTube
• 19 minutes
• On-Demand
• Conference Talk

TED

A Scientific Breakthrough That Could Transform Food Production

Explore the evolution of agriculture and learn about "boosted breeding," a scientific breakthrough that could revolutionize food production and address environmental challenges.

• YouTube
• 1 hour 6 minutes
• On-Demand
• Free Video

Food Production, Land Use, and Politics

Explore global food production systems through economic, political, and cultural lenses while examining sustainable agriculture practices and ethical considerations.

• California Community Colleges System
• 15 weeks, 16 hours a week
• 24th Feb, 2025
• Paid Course