This is the faculty-led winter study trip that follows a 0.5 credit Fall course where students gain familiarity with a production region of interest within the United States. The objective of this study trip is to expose students to the variety and scale of food production in the United States. Students participating in this course will engage, through tours and conversations, with a wide range of agricultural businesses. In addition, there will be working dinners and lunches where students will meet and interact with CALS alumni and other industry leaders and professionals in the region.

Outcome 1
Compare the scale of agriculture and food production you are familiar with compared to what you observe and articulate the potential benefits and pitfalls of both systems.

Outcome 2
Demonstrate cultural sensitivity and understanding by engaging respectfully with people from diverse backgrounds.

Outcome 3
Determine and critique the human resources and capital costs required to allow this region to produce the quantity of food grown in this region compared to what you are familiar with.

Outcome 4
Assess the use of natural resources, how they are managed and who should have rights to them.