Able Quote by Zac Goldsmith
“All schools should teach children basic cooking skills. Every school should be able to buy sustainable, good quality food wherever possible from local sources. Every school should include food-growing in the curriculum. For some, that will mean twinning with willing farms. For others, it will mean literally building their own small farms.”
About This Quote
Source Opinion: Education policy proposal, 2023 interview
Advocates integrating cooking, sustainable food sourcing, and farming into school curricula to improve health and environmental awareness.
In simple terms: Schools should teach cooking and grow food.
Key Takeaway
Promote food literacy in schools.
Themes
education
health
environment
nutrition
Mood
optimistic
pragmatic
Type
policy
advocacy
When to use this quote
- public school meals
- community garden projects
- farm‑school partnerships
Key Concepts
sustainable agriculture
curriculum design
Questions to Reflect On
- What barriers exist to adding food education in schools?
- How can schools fund sustainable food programs?
A Different Perspective
Implementation costs and curriculum overload may be challenges.
