2014-2015 University Catalog 
  
2014-2015 University Catalog

NUTR 652 - American Agriculture in the 20th Century

Credits: 3 (NR)


Survey of issues surrounding food from an agricultural perspective. Students gain an understanding of how agricultural production shifted from a Jeffersonian ideal to an industrial and political practicality. Topics that may be covered: the agrarian ideal of the yeoman farmer, the ascendancy of markets and agricultural commodification, the politicization of agriculture and the farm bill, and sustainable agricultural systems.

Designated a Green Leaf Course .

Hours of Lecture or Seminar per week: 3
Hours of Lab or Studio per week: 0
When Offered: Fall