PLAN 358Planning Agricultural Systems

This course will focus on the planning approaches and theory relevant to advance sustainable agriculture in rural and urban areas. Students will learn how agricultural systems function to provide benefits to society and the role of planning in the context of the climate and biodiversity crises. Students will also learn about relevant legislation and governance related to agricultural systems in Canada and other parts of the globe. Students will develop their ability to understand the unique challenges related to agriculture in diverse parts of the globe and identify relevant planning approaches to address these challenges.