[Plsugs] SPRING COURSE - RNR 496B Sustainable Food Production, Conservation and Agriculture in the Southwest

[Quist, Tanya M - (tquist)]

Spring 2017 - New Class!

RNR 496B Sustainable Food Production, Conservation and Agriculture in the Southwest

Agriculture, and especially ranching, is central to our understanding of the history and environment of the western United States. In popular culture, western agriculture has as complex reputation – a part of our pioneer heritage and a symbol of environmental harm due issues such as overgrazing and water use. In this class will consider whether agriculture and ranching can be sustainably practiced in the Southwest. What is the relationship between agriculture, conservation, and sustainable land use? Can we continue to produce local food and sustain our environment in the arid southwest?

The class is discussion based and will feature guest speakers from the community and field trips to learn about the relationship between conservation and agriculture in the real world.

Students from all departments are welcome!

Time:
Fridays, 11am to Noon
Room:
ENR2, N350
Instructor:
Aaron Lien (amlien at cals.arizona.edu<mailto:amlien at cals.arizona.edu>)

Aaron M. Lien
Senior Researcher
Udall Center for Studies in Public Policy
PhD Candidate
Arid Lands Resource Sciences
University of Arizona
amlien at cals.arizona.edu<mailto:amlien at cals.arizona.edu>
520-626-2873

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