Course Description
This course will cover local food systems history, terminology, research, and model projects in North Carolina. It also includes the economics of local food systems, from basic business plans and structures to the triple bottom line, and a focus on local food value chains, including market channel assessments and value-added ventures. Emphasis is placed throughout on providing existing and aspiring Extension professionals with resources to support translation of research into practice using interdisciplinary, systems approaches.
FALL 2024
Instructors
Classes Start:
August 19, 2024
Classes End:
December 3, 2024
Distance Education:
Yes
Class Days:
H
Class Start Time:
11:45am
Class End Time:
1:35pm
Class Type:
Lecture
Credits:
3.00
Delivery Method:
[TBA]
Restrictions:
R: Admission to the Graduate School or approval of instructor. Non-degree students (NDS PBS) are included.
