Course Description

01-340 Issues in Agri-food Based Communities W(2-1)

The structure, function and trends affecting agri-food community settings including historical, ecological and social factors, institutions, agencies and change processes are discussed. The agricultural role of the Provincial Government and the contemporary impact of the agro-industrial complex on Ontario communities will be considered mainly from a comparative perspective. Related topics will include physical infrastructure, political conflicts, labour markets, settlement patterns, housing, gender relations, landscape management, quality of life, sustainability and the promotion of community leadership.

Prerequisites: 01-125 or 20 course credits.

Exclusions: 01-360.

Course Profile

1998-99 Undergraduate Calendar