DAM Mock Lecture "Growing a Country: A Brief History of U.S. Food and Agriculture Policy "

College of Agricultural Sciences DAM Lecture - "Growing a Country: A Brief History of U.S. Food and Agriculture Policy"

U.S. agricultural and food policy evolves to reflect changes in economic and social conditions. From Boston Tea Party to globalization these policies have played a crucial role in sustaining a safe and plentiful food source.  Find out how agricultural and food policy can be found throughout our history in political slogans (Food Will Win the War!), literature (The Jungle), and social movements (the Salad Bowl Strike). Join Associate Professor, Dr. Penny Diebel on a brief travel through time and find out why studying agricultural and food business and policy is critical to our U.S. economy.  Visit the Applied Economics Department website to learn more.