Food Systems Certificate

In this 16-credit certificate program you will:

• Understand and evaluate the key elements of a food system
• Learn how political, social, economic, and environmental forces interact to shape food systems
• Evaluate how individuals from different backgrounds interact with both local and global food systems as humans, consumers, producers, and citizens
• Experience real-world work in food systems through a culmination activity, a unique opportunity to get involved outside the classroom
• Be exposed to the full range of food systems and become a more informed consumer and citizen
• Understand the social, economic, and environmental outcomes of different patterns of:
  • Food production
  • Processing
  • Distribution
  • Consumption