An Introduction to the U.S. Food System

This course contains a wealth of important information about how the US food system works, and how it can be improved on all levels from consumers to farming practices to government regulations.

I think I was expecting a more dry course on the US food system, but it actually ended up being quite interesting and focused a lot on different aspects of the food system which are problematic.

The theme of the course is sustainability, and the threats to both food supply and the environment from from current large scale agribusiness farming methods, loss of biodiversity, excessive use of poisons, and excessive reliance of animal products for food.

He talks about the ample food crop for the planet's population but the diversion of crop to use for animal stock or ethanol as threats to sustainability.

Great course full of deep, provocative and sometimes even shocking insights about the subject.

life changing subject matter - excellently presented.

For an introductory course into the food system it covered many different topics without getting too focused on any one thing, and I hope they decide to add more courses that focus on these different topics so we can learn about them on a deeper level.

I really enjoyed learning about all the different aspect surrounding the U.S. food system.

Working for the non profit that I do and involved in urban farming/community gardening, it makes me feel that we're on the right track.

This course contains a wealth of information concerning the U.S. food policies from the history of the Farm Bill to cultural and subjective norms that determine our food choices.

Mostly terrific lectures.

Well designed, well thought out, well presented.