AGRI 0215. Introduction to Agricultural Business and Economics
Units: 3
Advisory: Eligibility for ENGL 1A
Hours: 54 lecture
Provides an overview of the role agriculture business and economics play in United States and world economies and how these aspects impact the agricultural producer in day to day management, the consumer and the food system. Production and supply, marketing and demand, resource allocation and commodity pricing will be discussed as well as social and economic challenges of agriculture in urban and industrialized economies emphasizing California. (CSU, UC)
AGRI 0215 - Introduction to Agricultural Business and Economics
http://catalog.sierracollege.edu/course-outlines/agri-0215/
AGRI 0215 - Introduction to Agricultural Business and Economics
Agriculture
http://catalog.sierracollege.edu/departments/agriculture/
Overview Sustainable agriculture is an integrated system of plant and animal production practices having a site-specific application that will, over the long-term, satisfy human food and fiber needs; enhance environmental quality and the natural resource base upon which the agriculture economy depends; make the most efficient use of nonrenewable resources and on-farm resources and integrate, where appropriate, natural biological cycles and controls; sustain the economic viability of farm operations and enhance the quality of life for farmers and society as a whole. TRANSFER AND MAJOR REQUIREMENTS in Agriculture are available in the Counseling Center. In all cases, students should consult with a counselor for specific transfer requirements. Faculty
Course Identification Numbering System (C-ID)
...L AGRI 0156 AG-PS 128 L AGRI...0210L PHYS 215 PHYS 0215 and PHYS 0215L...
