Learners will be introduced to the production and distribution of agricultural commodities and food products. Topics will cover the full range of the agriculture supply chain, from pre-farm to the consumer, to provide students with a better understanding and appreciation for where and how crops and livestock are produced, and the systems used to distribute products to consumers. As a result of completing this course, learners will be able to describe the global nature of food chains from input supply to final consumer and explain the important drivers of demand for food products throughout the world.


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Discuss the uses of agricultural land and describe the farm production cycles.
Explain the supply chain of agriculture from input supply to final consumer.
Examine the roles of consumer demand, economics, and technology on agriculture and the food supply chains.
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In the course orientation, you will become familiar with the course, your classmates, and our learning environment. The orientation will also help you obtain the technical skills required for the course. In the second part of this module, you will describe the uses of agricultural land, and explain the varied ways agricultural producers use land to produce food and food products.
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14个视频5篇阅读材料2个作业1个讨论话题
In this module, you will describe the agricultural supply chain, define agricultural commodities, and explain farm production cycles.
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9个视频3篇阅读材料1个作业
In this module, you will define agricultural inputs, describe the historical change of farm production inputs, examine the impact of precision agriculture and technology on global food production, and explain Cochrane's Treadmill Theory.
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9个视频4篇阅读材料1个作业
In this module, you will discuss the consolidation of the agricultural industry, explain soil and land productivity, examine the connection between productivity and food insecurity, and discuss environmental concerns of agriculture. At the conclusion of this module, you will be ready to complete the final assessment for the course and earn your Coursera certificate!
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11个视频4篇阅读材料2个作业
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已于 Jan 18, 2025审阅
This was very insightful, I learned a lot and hope it will help me further my education in Agriculture and help me get back to the States on an H2A Visa.
已于 Apr 5, 2024审阅
Very live and attractive presentation of all the modules. I'm very happy and want to say be blessed to all involved.
已于 Jul 26, 2025审阅
very good course to understanding the supply chain of agriculture
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