CAST 302 - American Agricultures

FC ARHU

4 credits
This course examines agrarian thinking and food justice movements in the United States through literature, essays, film, and field trips. We learn about the political philosophy of democratic agrarianism, particularly as articulated by the New Agrarianism movement, and the contributions of indigenous, enslaved, and immigrant peoples to American agricultural practices and foodways. Throughout the course we pay close attention to the Rust Belt as a location of contemporary work for food justice. Field trip(s) required.

Prerequisites: ENVS 201.

Community-Based Learning
Sustainability
This course is cross-listed with ENVS-302