Organic vs. Local Food: Which Do I Choose?
Lifelong Learning

When it comes to shopping for food, we all want to make good choices but it can be hard to know exactly how and why. Join your instructor, an anthropology and gastronomy studies graduate, for an informative class that will help you make informed choices. You'll start with a brief history of American agriculture including the rise of industrial farms and organic farming. You'll examine plant growth, pesticides in agriculture, monocrops, genetically modified foods, and the true cost of food, including what it takes to be a farmer in our contemporary world! Then explore local economies and the impact of modern conventional agriculture on climate. You'll walk away from this class with a new, broadened perspective on your food, where it comes from, and why the choices you make are important to your health, your local economy, and the environment.