GEOG 350 Geography of Agriculture
This course examines the geographical patterns and environmental impacts of the production, distribution, and consumption of food and fiber across the world. This includes the socio-economic relationships attributed to plant cultivation and animal husbandry while focusing on culture, politics, and development. Topics such as genetically modified crops, sustainability in agricultural production, food security, “local” food movements, food miles, bioenergy, urban farming, and cuisine as an identity marker will be discussed. Prerequisite: GEOG 103, Consent of the Instructor. Spring 2019 (3 year rotation).