AGSC 131 - Intro to Sustainable Agric

Institution:

SUNY College of Agriculture and Technology at Cobleskill

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Description:

This course explores the defining principles and practices of sustainable agriculture, its scientific, historical and philosophical roots, and its potential environmental and economic impacts. Diverse approaches to agricultural production including conventional, organic, low-input, and precision agriculture are evaluated and compared in terms of sustainable use of land, soil, water and energy resources, using existing indicators of sustainability. The current status of sustainable agriculture is explored at local, national, and global levels, and consideration is given to the influencing effects of technological developments and policy measures.

Credits:

3.00

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Instructional Type:

Lecture

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Additional Information:

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Institution Website:

www.cobleskill.edu/

Phone Number:

(518) 255-5525

Regional Accreditation:

Middle States Association of Colleges and Schools

Calendar System:

Semester

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