Agricultural Science and Policy I

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 has science influenced policies related to agriculture, food safety and environment in the United States? How have the policies evolved over time in the US? What has worked and what has not; what are the reasons and what are the consequences? Beyond science, what other factors influence policies? How do we link what we learn to ecological agriculture? How do we use what we learn for policy analysis?

Subject:

Science and Technology

Grade Level:

Post-secondary

SubTopics:

Water , Energy , Policy and Advocacy , Sustainable Agriculture and Nutrition

Collection:

Tufts University OpenCourseWare