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Sustainable Food and Agriculture

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PUB PLC X 478

Through informative field trips, this course examines the concepts, practices, and policies of sustainable food and agriculture in the U.S. and globally.

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Typically Available
Summer
Duration
As few as 11 weeks
Units
4.0
Current Formats
Online
Cost
Starting at $900.00

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What you can learn.

Develop a working knowledge of core economic, environmental, and social dimensions of sustainable food and agriculture
Explore the impact of agricultural industrialization and potential future opportunities of sustainable agriculture
Assess the relationship of farming to water, energy, air, and soil

About This Course

This course examines the concepts, practices, and policies of sustainable food and agriculture. Students begin by surveying the environmental, economic, and social foundations of the field in the U.S. and globally. Topics include a systems approach to sustainable agriculture; the relationship of farming to water, energy, air, and soil; field crops and animal production practices in sustainable agriculture; sustainable horticulture; organic agriculture; sustainable seafood and aquaculture; economic, social, and political context of sustainable food and agriculture; and sustainability in the culinary arts. The course also considers the impacts of agricultural industrialization and potential opportunities for the future of sustainable agriculture, including identifying practical tools, measuring performance, and reviewing best practices. Guest speakers and field trips are scheduled in the public and private sectors.

Summer 2026 Schedule

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This section has no set meeting times.
Instructor:
James Bassett
REG#
408600
Fee:
$900.00
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Notes

Elective course in Sustainability Certificate.  Enrollment deadline: June 28, 2026.

Enrollment is typically reserved for adult students 18 years of age and older. Students under 18 years of age may receive consent to enroll based on special academic competence and approval by the instructor. If you are a student under 18 years of age, you must submit a request to enroll in the course 8 weeks before the course start date to hss@uclaextension.edu for your request to be considered.

Deadline
Refunds only available from April 27, 2026 to July 05, 2026
Course Requirements
Book: The Third Plate by Barber, Dan
Penguin Publishing Group
ISBN 9780143127154
Book: In Defense of Food by Pollan, Michael
Penguin Publishing Group
ISBN 9780143114963

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Sustainability

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certificate Pursue a career with a greater purpose and establish yourself as a leader in the sustainability movement. Meet the growing demand for knowledgeable professionals in renewable energies and the sustainable practices, a driving force in our economy. Formats: Online | In-Person

Pursue a career with a greater purpose and establish yourself as a leader in the sustainability movement. Meet the growing demand for knowledgeable professionals in renewable energies and the sustainable practices, a driving force in our economy. Formats: Online | In-Person

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