Sustainable Food Systems. 4 credits

Catalog description

Examines the evolution of American food systems with particular emphasis on the National Capital Region’s foodshed. Students will place conventional agriculture and food systems in historical context as well as research alternative systems that emphasize sustainability. Beyond farm to table, this course asks students to contemplate how capitalism, industrialization, and environmental ethics shape our land, our culture, and our society. Offered by School of Integrative Studies . Limited to three attempts.