Supply Chain of Agriculture

Learners will be introduced to the production and distribution of agricultural commodities and food products. Topics will cover the full range of the agriculture supply chain, from pre-farm to the consumer, to provide students with a better understanding and appreciation for where and how crops and livestock are produced, and the systems used to distribute products to consumers. As a result of completing this course, learners will be able to describe the global nature of food chains from input s

• Discuss agricultural land uses and farm production cycles
• Explain the agricultural supply chain from input supply to consumer
• Examine the roles of demand, economics, and technology in agriculture supply chains