GDEV 4025
Global Food and Fiber Policy Discussion
This 7-week class will be an interactive discussion of current issues in global food and fiber systems policy. Students will research key elements of an issue and lead an analysis of impacts and possible solutions. Topics may include urban sprawl; environmental stewardship; energy sources and land protection. Course will focus three weeks on international topics and three weeks on national topics.
Topics
- Investigate solutions for current food policy issues.
- Compare current research to political perspectives on active policy items.
- Construct clear arguments with supporting evidence regarding policy decisions.
- Summarize research as it relates across farm and food issues.
Official roster learning outcomes
Sources
- Course catalogue ↗2026-2027