ENVR 382 - Sustainable Agriculture and Food Systems

CR: 4
Prerequisites: BIOL 214 or BIOL 324 ; CORE 140 ; and ENVR 128 . How is our food produce and how do our consumer choices relate to global issues including climate change, resource depletion, and national security? We will review historical, conventional, and industrial farming practices as well as food storage, distribution, and access. Labs will concentrate on modern methods for sustainable agriculture such as organic farming, permaculture, integrated crop management, and “climate smart” agriculture, through farm visits and on-campus projects.

Offered alternate years. V.8ab