Modern Issues in Food & Agriculture
By External Provider
About this course
With the world population expected to hit 9.7 billion by 2050, the global food system faces growing challenges to meet demand sustainably. This course examines key issues in food and agriculture, guided by industry experts and researchers. Agriculture is a dynamic, evolving sector. Upon completing this course, you'll have a comprehensive understanding of the modern challenges and innovations shaping the journey from farm to table. This course is part of the College of ACES suite of online programs, including the 4-week graduate-level course that can be stacked toward the Agribusiness and Sustainable Food Production Economics graduate certificate and a graduate degree. To learn more about online programs from the College of ACES and explore ways to apply your Coursera work toward a degree program at the University of Illinois, visit ACES Online at acesonline.illinois.edu.
What you will learn
- Describe and evaluate sustainable agricultural practices and conservation strategies in food production agriculture.
- Examine how consumer behavior and trends influence agricultural practices and food policy.
- Explore the evolution and advancements in technological innovations in agriculture and assess their impacts on food production and sustainability.
- Investigate the development and impact of key policies and regulations on agricultural sustainability and food production.