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Jun 18, 2025
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AG 526 - History Of Organic Agriculture To Genetics And Domestication Of Plants And Animals
Genetic and Ecological Foundations of Organic Agriculture
Credits: 4
Prerequisites: Academic Background Required: 40 undergraduate credits completed
Delivery mode: Online
History of Organic Agriculture to Genetics and Domestication of Plants and Animals explores the genetic, historical, and ecological foundations of organic agriculture, tracing the transition from wild species to domesticated crops and livestock. This course examines how early farmers utilized natural variation, artificial selection, and ecological knowledge to shape resilient food systems, influencing genetic diversity and agricultural sustainability. Key topics include the origins of domesticated species, co-evolutionary relationships, seed-saving practices, landrace development, and the impact of industrialization on genetic resources. By integrating historical perspectives with modern organic farming principles, this course provides a deeper understanding of how past agricultural practices continue to inform sustainable food systems today.
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