Cultivating Local Food Systems

Catalog description

Students explore the correlation between food policy and its impact on a local food system, as well as apply sustainability principles through collaboration with local food-connected organizations. Emphasis is placed on building relationships within the community, and in exploring ecological and socio-economic impacts. Students investigate governmental, nonprofit and other organizations to evaluate the influence of sustainability concepts on their mission and work. Insight into food policy and food justice, combined with a comprehensive sustainability plan, afford students the ability to evaluate the vitality and the promotion of a local food system.