Agricultural Science and Policy II

Abstract:

Highlights of this course include: Major biological, chemical, and physical components of the agricultural systems The scientific basis for understanding these systems and their management How science has influenced policies related to agriculture, food safety, and the environment in the United States How the policies have evolved over time in the US What has worked and what has not; the reasons and the consequences What other factors influence policies beyond science How we link what we learn to ecological agriculture How we use what we learn for policy analysis

Subject:

Science and Technology

Grade Level:

Post-secondary

SubTopics:

Policy and Advocacy , Sustainable Agriculture and Nutrition

Collection:

Tufts University OpenCourseWare