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.
Modern Issues in Food & Agriculture
您将学到什么
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.
您将获得的技能
- Sustainable Development
- Consumer Behaviour
- Economics
- Climate Change Adaptation
- Biotechnology
- Sustainability Standards
- Emerging Technologies
- Policy Analysis
- Environmental Issue
- Environmental Social And Corporate Governance (ESG)
- Public Policies
- Food Quality Assurance And Control
- Technology Solutions
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6 项作业
授课语言：英语（English）
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本课程是 Agribusiness and Sustainable Food Production Economics 专项课程 专项课程的一部分
在注册此课程时，您还会同时注册此专项课程。
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- 获得对主题或工具的基础理解
- 通过实践项目培养工作相关技能
- 获得可共享的职业证书
该课程共有4个模块
In the course orientation, you will become familiar with the course, your classmates, and our learning environment. The orientation will also help you obtain the technical skills required for the course. In the second part of this module, you will be able to explain the impact of population growth on food demand and agricultural sustainability, describe the role of ESG (Environmental, Social, and Governance) criteria in agricultural practices, and examine the implications of CO2 pipelines on agricultural land and food production.
涵盖的内容
16个视频12篇阅读材料2个作业3个插件
At the conclusion of this module, you will be able to describe the impact of consumer behavior on agricultural practices and food policy, examine the economic implications of traceability and the farmer's share of the food dollar, and identify global issues related to consumer preferences and food labeling.
涵盖的内容
8个视频7篇阅读材料1个作业
At the conclusion of this module, you will be able to describe the technological advancements in agriculture and their rate of adoption, explain the history, use, and application of crop genetics and gene editing, describe the evolution of pesticides and fertilizers and examine opportunities and challenges associated with these inputs, and examine the roles of information technology and artificial intelligence in agriculture and food production systems.
涵盖的内容
16个视频4篇阅读材料1个作业2个插件
At the conclusion of this module, you will be able to explain the historical development and structure of the U.S. Farm Bill, describe the programs and policies included in the U.S. Farm Bill, and examine ways the U.S. Farm Bill impacts food production, agriculture, and consumers. At the conclusion of this module, you will be ready to complete the final assessment for the course and earn your Coursera certificate!
涵盖的内容
9个视频9篇阅读材料2个作业
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