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Course Description

This course examines the concepts, practices, and policies of sustainable food and agriculture. Students begin by surveying the environmental, economic, and social foundations of the field in the U.S. and globally. Topics include a systems approach to sustainable agriculture; the relationship of farming to water, energy, air, and soil; field crops and animal production practices in sustainable agriculture; sustainable horticulture; organic agriculture; sustainable seafood and aquaculture; economic, social, and political context of sustainable food and agriculture; and sustainability in the culinary arts. The course also considers the impacts of agricultural industrialization and potential opportunities for the future of sustainable agriculture, including identifying practical tools, measuring performance, and reviewing best practices. Guest speakers and field trips are scheduled in the public and private sectors.

Course Outline

Through informative field trips, this course examines the concepts, practices, and policies of sustainable food and agriculture in the U.S. and globally.

Notes

Department of Health Sciences and Sciences

sustainability@uclaextension.edu 

(310) 825-7093

Applies Towards the Following Certificates

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Section Title
Sustainable Food and Agriculture
Type
Online
Dates
Jun 24, 2024 to Sep 08, 2024
Contact Hours
33.0
Delivery Options
Online  
Course Fee(s)
Course Fee credit (4 units) $750.00
Available for Credit
4 units
Refund Request Deadline
Jun 28, 2024
Transfer Request Deadline
Jun 28, 2024
Withdrawal Request Deadline
Jun 29, 2024 to Sep 07, 2024
Instructors
Section Notes

Elective course in Sustainability Certificate.

Visitors not permitted. Enrollment deadline: June 28, 2024.

Enrollment is typically reserved for adult students 18 years of age and older. Students under 18 years of age may receive consent to enroll based on special academic competence and approval by the instructor. If you are a student under 18 years of age, you must submit a request to enroll in the course 8 weeks before the course start date to hss@uclaextension.edu for your request to be considered.

Section Materials
  • Book (Mandatory) The Third Plate ISBN 0143127152
  • Book (Mandatory) In Defense of Food: An Eaters Manifesto ISBN 9780143114963
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