Recent ProfessorsNot yet assignedRecent SemestersNo scheduled sections on recordClass SizeNot publishedCredits3PrerequisiteAgriculture 50 or Agriculture 50A Transfers ToCSUDescriptionThis foundational agricultural systems course covers a diverse range of topics in agriculture. Students will explore current trends, historical and environmental impacts, and the significance of California Agriculture globally. Practical applications include applying management protocols, understanding legislative effects, and diagramming the food supply chain. The course also delves into sustainable practices in animal production, USDA standards, and the impact of trends on livestock markets. Participants will gain hands-on experience in executing management plans for breeding, nutrition, and health, as well as applying soil- plant-water relationships and implementing integrated pest management. The curriculum includes insights into soil types and nutrients, various cultural practices, and irrigation systems based on crop, topography, and water source. This course operates under the framework of Competency- Based Education. 