Present and projected world food/population balance by geographic regions; food production and world trade in agricultural products with an emphasis upon the implications for U.S. agriculture; an introduction to agricultural development problems of the less developed nations of Latin America, Africa, and Asia.

Provides students with a unique and practical overview of the economics of the livestock and meat marketing system. Topics will include general marketing, price forecasting, price risk management, decision making, and capital investment analysis.

A study of legislation, administrative regulations, constitutions and court cases that have economic ramifications on agricultural and rural life.

Provides a basic knowledge of the principles of United States environmental law. Addresses the framework of the American Legal system as it applies to environmental regulation. Covers the sources of environmental law and reviews major federal environmental statutes and judicial decisions addressing specific issues.

An overview of the management of the human resource in an agricultural context. Major components will include the acquisition, training, motivation, compensation, performance evaluation, and retention of the agricultural labor force. Other topics include the legal and taxation components of hired labor and working with a multi-cultural and multi- generational work force.

Directed independent study of a selected problem. May be repeated to a maximum of six credits.

Directed independent study of a selected problem. May be repeated to a maximum of six credits.

Directed independent study of a selected problem. May be repeated to a maximum of six credits.

Directed independent study of a selected problem. May be repeated to a maximum of six credits.

Directed independent study of a selected problem. May be repeated to a maximum of six credits.