Abstract:
Research shows that students in colleges of agriculture lack knowledge in global agricultural policies, practices, products, peoples and culture. Yet, as future agriculturists, students need to learn how global issues may impact their lives, the stability of our nation and have economic impact world-wide. To address this issue, an undergraduate course focused on world hunger and developing nations was revised to reflect current global agricultural issues as defined by both international agriculture professionals and the students, themselves. In order to provide the best alternative to an experience abroad, experiential learning methods were incorporated into the course. Students responded positively to the course activities but were less enthusiastic about reflection practices. Overall, students believed they improved their global competence from experiences in the course.
Key Words:
International agriculture, global agricultural policies, future agriculturists
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