CROP 368 - Sustainable Agriculture

Institution:

University of Wisconsin-River Falls

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Description:

An interdisciplinary critical analysis of production agriculture as a sustainable industry. Students will engage in an interactive dialogue about technical, social and economic concepts related to sustainability in production agriculture systems. Concepts include, but are not necessarily limited to: sustaining soil, water and air resources; sustaining the biodiversity, environmental health, energy efficiency and economic viability of agricultural systems; sustaining rural communities; and organic farming. Students will also learn about government programs and regulations related to sustainability and will become acquainted with several organizations that promote agricultural sustainability. Prerequisites: junior or senior Standing, or consent of instructor (F, Sp)

Credits:

3.00

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Instructional Type:

Lecture

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Institution Website:

www.uwrf.edu

Phone Number:

(715) 425-3913

Regional Accreditation:

North Central Association of Colleges and Schools

Calendar System:

Semester

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