Environmental Studies 261 - Sustainable Agriculture

Institution:

St Lawrence University

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Description:

This course introduces students to the ecological, economic and social dimensions of agriculture, both food and fiber. We examine modern, large-scale, industrialized agriculture - how it has arisen and how it affects land, water, biodiversity and human communities - and analyze whether it is sustainable. We then evaluate a variety of models that might represent more sustainable systems, including Native American, organic and local food systems. Students visit several local farms and gain hands-on experience at the Ecological Sustainability Landscape. Prerequisite: Environmental Studies 101.

Credits:

4.00

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Instructional Type:

Lecture

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Institution Website:

www.stlawu.edu

Phone Number:

(315) 229-5011

Regional Accreditation:

Middle States Association of Colleges and Schools

Calendar System:

Semester

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