GGR111+Lab+1+The+Global+Geography+of+Food+%28Part+1%29+2024.docx

GGE111: Lab 1 The Global Geography of Food Figure 1: Peruvian onions, Norwegian spring water, German sauerkraut, Indonesian baby clams and Costa Rican Pineapples. The food at your local supermarket is supplied via an extensive global logistics network. Introduction: This practical is worth 16% of your total course grade. Of this, the first part (the field component and inputting the data) are worth 6% of your total course grade. The remaining marks (10% of the course grade) will be awarded for the submission of the written component from part 2 of this lab. The completed Microsoft Form for Part I is due at 8pm on Feb. 2 . The second portion of this lab includes a written component based on analyzing an aggregate map created from all your submissions. Instructions for this will be made available separately. Background: The effects of global trade and the effective reduction of physical distance that modern transportation technology affords are readily observed at your local grocery store. A contemporary, large-format grocery store carries approximately 50,000 – 70,000 different products sourced from dozens of international suppliers. Some products are sourced internationally because they come from specialized regions of production (e.g. Champagne) while others may be favorites of particular cultural groups who demand the authentic article from home (e.g. Jamaican ginger and thyme, Thai basil or Mexican oregano). In winter, our climate dictates where we obtain fresh food; much of our produce is sourced from wherever it currently grows. Despite our lengthy winter, Canadian grocery consumers are accustomed to fresh produce year-round and the largest grocery chains in the county increasingly cater to our diverse population with a globally sourced product mix previously found in specialty stores. A

complex system of product shipping and sourcing ensures that strawberries are available in December, or that Vietnamese dragon fruit is on offer when in season.

This introductory lab will have you visit a local grocery to collect data on the country of origin of products in certain categories. You will calculate the distance travelled by your products and take photos of the products to create a georeferenced map of our food supply. Skills Learned: o Data collection via field work o Preparing spatial data for addition to an aggregate dataset o Analysis of spatial patterns and process from aggregate dataset The Task: The purpose of this lab is for the class to collectively create a large dataset of food products based on images collected by the class. There are over 300 of you submitting 15 images each. In previous years approximately 90% of students successfully completed the mapping components resulting in >4000 geolocated images for analysis. The product of your work is a unique snapshot of how the globalized food chains are reflected in local product availability. The remainder of this document is divided into two parts. Fieldwork Instructions Spatial Data Collection and Entry

Lab 1 Part 1 Fieldwork Now that you understand the goal of the Lab, you are ready to collect data. The following instructions will guide you through the field component of your assignment. 1. Visit a local grocery store (of your choosing) o Choose your store wisely; large-format, upmarket stores owned by Loblaw Ltd. like Loblaws, Fortinos, The Real Canadian Superstore or their direct competition Nations are ideal. Whole Foods is also likely to have an interesting mix of products. They have a wide product selection and tailor their product mix to local consumer preferences. Discount stores (No Frills, Food Basics etc.) tend to have a narrower range of products – they might be the wise economic choice but are not ideal for this assignment. o Do not forget to record the address of your grocery store(s) 2. Note the countries of origin for 5 products in each of 3 categories (listed below) o In some cases, specific locations are identified (eg. A state or even city) – record the most accurate location  For example: strawberries are often identified as being from Florida, while artisanal cooking oil might be identified as originating from a particular region within a country o Photograph each item ensuring you are able to match the image to the product and origin (you must take your own images, using photographs sourced online or taken by others is an academic offense) Three categories: Choose 3 of the following categories. Locate 5 products to document and photograph within each for a total of 15 products .  Fruits and Vegetables o Everything found in the fresh produce section  Seafood o Fresh seafood (at the fish counter) o Canned seafood (in the aisles) o Frozen seafood (in the freezer section)  Staple Grains o Rice and rice products o Wheat and wheat products o Corn and Corn products o Other grains  Specialty Items o Items where the country of origin is important for some reason (unique, preferred, etc.)

Lab 1 Part 1 Spatial Data Preparation Create two tables (see examples below) to collect your data. o This will help you prepare to submit information into the Microsoft Form. o You will be expected to submit these tables as part of Part II of this lab. o Feel free to copy and paste these tables as templates for your data. Table 1 Store: Loblaws Address: 396 St. Clair Ave. W. Toronto ON M5P3N3 Item # Food Item Category Origin Latitude Longitud e Distance (km) 1 Navel Orange Fresh Fruit & Vegetable Florida, USA 27.53328 1 - 81.583456 11267 2 3 4 5 ↓ 15 Table 2 Ite m # Food Item Photo URL 1 Navel Orange https://utoronto.maps.arcgis.com/sharing/rest/content/items/ ........... 2 3 4 5 ↓ 15 Below are the instructions for the columns in Table 1: 1) Food Item : Include a brief description of the food item. If the brand is important (as it might be for specialty items), include that as well. 2) Category : Identify which of the four categories this food item belongs to. a. Fresh Fruit or Vegetable b. Seafood c. Staple Grain d. Specialty Item

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