文档介绍：AGSC 414 Agricultural Policy
Spring Semester, 2004; 3 credit hours
Monday, Wednesday, Friday, 2:30-3:20 ., t 112
Dr. Michael Seipel Office Hours:
155 t Hall; 785-4316 T, TH 1:30 – 3:30
******@ M,W,F 10:30 – 11:30
/~mseipel/ or by appointment.
Catalog Description
To provide an understanding of domestic and international issues in . agricultural and food
policy. A study of major problems confronting agriculture. How public policy influences the
nature and performance of . and world agriculture.
A More Descriptive Overview
This course offers a multi-disciplinary approach to understanding agricultural and food policy in
the United States and the world. It draws on the theories and insights of economics, sociology,
political science, and history to examine the agricultural policy process and its es. It
thereby helps students develop a better understanding of policy-making entities at various levels
of government in the United States. It also provides a broad understanding of how policy actions
in agriculture impact not only farmers’ es, but also the well being of consumers, the
economic viability of munities, and the quality of our nation’s environmental resources.
We will delve into . history to understand when and why the federal government began to
take an active role in setting agr