AGBS 222 - Agricultural and Water Policy

Credits: 5
LEC hours per week: 5
This course covers goals, methods, and results of government programs and policies in the agriculture and natural resource industries. This includes the study of international trade policies, domestic farm policies, food safety and quality issues, resource issues and how these affect agribusiness, locally, nationally and internationally. The course will also cover western water policy with an emphasis on Washington State water policy, water rights and how these policies affect natural resources and agribusiness. Students may not earn credit for both AGBS 222 and POLS 222. Formerly: One quarter economics.
Course Attribute(s): Social Sciences