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Courses - Fall 2024
INAG
Institute of Applied Agriculture Department Site
Open Seats as of
12/21/2024 at 08:30 AM
INAG123
People, Planet, and Profit: Digging Into Sustainable Agriculture
Credits: 3
Grad Meth: Reg, P-F, Aud
GenEd: DSSP, SCIS
Is it possible for agricultural producers to make a living and feed the world nutritious, culturally inclusive food while protecting--or even restoring--the environment? This course investigates the principles and practices of sustainable agriculture and their relationship to the greater food system. We will explore the social (people), environmental (planet), and economic (profit) impacts of agriculture - from challenges to opportunities. INAG123 applies the principles of sustainability to various agricultural production practices and systems - at a range of different scales - to see what lessons these varied models can offer. Along the way, we will consider domestic issues such as food safety and distribution, food justice, cultural relevance, biodiversity, farming communities, and effects on local economies.
Students will have in person field trips scheduled and must provide their own transportation (actual dates to be determined).