Food Policy

This is an introductory food systems course that examines how the myriad of actors, including government agencies, industry, and consumers, shape food priorities and policies in the US. The course is designed so that students will have a clear understanding of the history of agriculture and food policies that led to our current conditions and develop a sense of what is required to build a sustainable food system moving forward. Students will learn through a variety of experiential and hands-on methods and approaches including guest lectures, films, field trips and readings.