FDSY2102

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FDSY 2102 - Diversity of Agricultural Production Systems (3 Cr.)

Horticultural Science (11030) TCOA - College of Food, Agricultural and Natural Resource Sciences

Course description

Examination of agricultural production systems, including organic, alternative, and conventional systems. History of production systems and their implications for producer lifestyles, social and natural environments, and economics at local to global scales. Includes farm visits, producer interviews, group projects, and classroom presentations and debates in addition to lectures and readings. This multidisciplinary course is offered at the University of Minnesota-St. Paul campus, West Central Research and Outreach Center and the University of Minnesota-Morris campus.

Minimum credits

3

Maximum credits

3

Is this course repeatable?

No

Grading basis

A-F - A-F Grade Basis

Lecture

Fulfills the writing intensive requirement?

No

Typically offered term(s)

Every Spring