S D 3350 - Contemporary Issues in Agriculture and Food (3)

When Offered: On Demand
This course will analyze, reflect on, and evaluate current agricultural issues. Examples of probable issues include the industrialization of the agriculture/food system, water rights, sustainable/local/organic agriculture, world hunger and food aid, saving the family farm, food safety, foreign agricultural assistance, the future of farming and food systems, genetic engineering, and others. Alternative perspectives on the issues and policy implications will be discussed.
Barring duplication of content, a student may repeat the course for a total of six credit hours.
(Global Learning Opportunity course)