This course offers a comprehensive introduction to the principles and practices of food policy, focusing on the complex interactions between social, economic, and environmental factors that influence food production, distribution, and consumption. Students will explore the multifaceted nature of food policy and its significance in addressing national, tribal, and global challenges related to food security, sustainability, and equity.
Through lectures, discussions, case studies, and interactive exercises, students will develop a solid foundation for understanding the dynamics of the food system. They will examine key concepts and terminologies relevant to food policy, including agricultural practices, food supply chains, food access, food justice, and food sovereignty. The course will explore the issues and challenges facing the food system, such as food security, nutrition security, food waste, climate change impacts on agriculture, and the social and economic implications of food production and consumption. Students will critically analyze the causes and consequences of these challenges and explore the role of food policy in addressing them.
Throughout the course, there will be emphasis placed on developing critical thinking and problem-solving skills. Students will learn to assess the effectiveness and limitations of existing food policies and evaluate various strategies for promoting sustainable and equitable food systems. They will engage in interactive exercises and group projects to apply their knowledge and propose innovative solutions to real-world food policy issues.
By the end of the course, students will have gained a comprehensive understanding of the fundamental principles and practices of food policy. They will be able to identify and analyze the complexities of the food system and its interconnections with social, economic, and environmental factors. Moreover, students will develop critical thinking skills to evaluate and propose strategies for building more sustainable and equitable food systems.
This course is designed for students interested in various fields, such as environmental studies, public health, agriculture, public policy, and social justice. It provides a strong foundation for further study and research in food policy and equips students with essential knowledge and skills to contribute to transforming our food systems.
Through lectures, discussions, case studies, and interactive exercises, students will develop a solid foundation for understanding the dynamics of the food system. They will examine key concepts and terminologies relevant to food policy, including agricultural practices, food supply chains, food access, food justice, and food sovereignty. The course will explore the issues and challenges facing the food system, such as food security, nutrition security, food waste, climate change impacts on agriculture, and the social and economic implications of food production and consumption. Students will critically analyze the causes and consequences of these challenges and explore the role of food policy in addressing them.
Throughout the course, there will be emphasis placed on developing critical thinking and problem-solving skills. Students will learn to assess the effectiveness and limitations of existing food policies and evaluate various strategies for promoting sustainable and equitable food systems. They will engage in interactive exercises and group projects to apply their knowledge and propose innovative solutions to real-world food policy issues.
By the end of the course, students will have gained a comprehensive understanding of the fundamental principles and practices of food policy. They will be able to identify and analyze the complexities of the food system and its interconnections with social, economic, and environmental factors. Moreover, students will develop critical thinking skills to evaluate and propose strategies for building more sustainable and equitable food systems.
This course is designed for students interested in various fields, such as environmental studies, public health, agriculture, public policy, and social justice. It provides a strong foundation for further study and research in food policy and equips students with essential knowledge and skills to contribute to transforming our food systems.
- Teacher: Marissa Baron