Agri-Food Systems

Catalog description

This introductory survey course investigates and analyzes agriculture and food systems in the context of public health, the environment and the marketplace. The course primarily focus on the American food systems but will explore some global and food systems as well. The environmental, economic, biological, cultural, social and ethical dimension of our food systems -- from farm to fork -- are considered. We look critically at some of the challenges faced through the food systems in order to feed a growing world population. The course will consider whether, and how, farming can be done in an environmentally friendly and sustainable way, and consider whether consumers can play a role through the food choices they make.