Agricultural Science and Policy I

Author:

Kathleen Merrigan William Lockeretz

Subject:

Science and Technology

Institution Name:

Friedman School of Nutrition Science and Policy

Collection:

Tufts University OpenCourseWare

Grade Level:

Post-secondary

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?

Languages:

English

Material Type:

Assessments, Full Course, Lecture Notes

Media Format:

Graphics/Photos, Text/HTML

Conditions of Use:

Creative Commons Attribution-Noncommercial-Share Alike 3.0