Principles of Sustainable Agriculture

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This course will explore the characteristics of a sustainable food system. It will discuss the challenges of balancing food production with preservation of ecological resources and promoting integrated livable communities. Case studies will be used to analyze integrated farming systems that illustrate multiple concepts of sustainable agriculture. The associated lab will include visits to local farms, food distribution centers, and films. PREREQ: BIO 1000 with a C or better or permission of instructor.