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ENVAS 3814 Ecological Agriculture

Four hours (Au Sable)
Ecological Agriculture focuses on how agricultural systems can be developed to better resemble natural ecosystems to achieve multiple outcomes: food for communities, vibrant economies and healthy ecosystems.  Focus is on learning agricultural principles that can be applied in rural, urban, temperate and tropical settings. Issues of justice and public policy are also discussed. This course employs a discussion format both in classroom and field settings.  It grapples with difficult practical and ethical problems and issues that require interdisciplinary analysis. Offered at Au Sable - Pacific Rim in Washington state during summer.  Corresponds to Au Sable Biol/Agric/Geog 303 course.

Prerequisite: GSC 2003  
Offered at the Au Sable Institute Summer semester