PLT 4450 - Social and Scientific Aspects of Organic Agriculture (3)

Interdisciplinary examination of organic agriculture in plant and social sciences. Topics include its origins, philosophical and biological assumptions, and production practices that meet crop, processing, and livestock standards under the USDA National Organic Program. Current advances in soil science, plant science, entomology, plant pathology, food safety, and national and international organic certification standards.

Component(s): Lecture
Grading Basis: Graded Only
Repeat for Credit: May be taken only once