Recent ProfessorsNot yet assignedRecent SemestersNo scheduled sections on recordClass SizeNot publishedCredits1PrerequisiteAgriculture 50 or Agriculture 50A Transfers ToCSUDescriptionThis course provides a comprehensive overview of key aspects in agriculture, covering current trends and their impact on production. Participants will explore the historical and environmental events influencing agriculture, with a focus on California's pivotal role in the domestic and global economy. Practical skills include applying management protocols to agriculture production systems and understanding the effects of legislation and policies on the industry. The course also addresses the intricacies of the food supply chain, emphasizing the ability to diagram it and identify challenges within. This well-rounded curriculum equips participants with a holistic understanding of the dynamic factors shaping the agricultural landscape. This course, the first part of a three-part series equivalent to AG 51, follows the framework of Competency-Based Education.