FST 684 - Orchard Sustainability

Institution:

Chatham University

Subject:

Description:

Combined with field experiences in central Washington State, this course explores food and agriculture, primarily tree fruit orchard production, in Washington State. Classroom work and field experiences will explore historical, cultural, agronomic, economic, and geopolitical aspects of tree fruit in Washington. Topics include: orchard production, organic orcharding, "local food" politics, and food systems issues (water, climate, culture, politics) specific to the U.S. west.

Credits:

3.00

Credit Hours:

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Instructional Type:

Lecture

Notes:

FST684

Additional Information:

Historical Version(s):

Institution Website:

www.chatham.edu

Phone Number:

(412) 365-1100

Regional Accreditation:

Middle States Association of Colleges and Schools

Calendar System:

Semester

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