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ALE 1990 A (CRN: 16008)

Agr, Lndscp & Envir: Coffee Ecologies & Livelihds

3 Credit Hours—Seats Available!

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Open to degree and PACE students. Special Topics courses cannot carry CC designations

Section Description

This course presents an overview of the environmental, social and economic dimensions of coffee production, commercialization and consumption. Specifically, students will learn: 1) How coffee is produced and the challenges and opportunities that affect the livelihoods of coffee producers, with an emphasis on smallholder farmers; 2) The different components, actors and power dynamics of the coffee value chain; 3) The opportunities and challenges to better integrate the coffee value chain with environmental, livelihood and equity initiatives; and 4) first-hand observation and experience of coffee roasting, cupping and retail; 5) Meeting the needs of different types of learners; 6) Engaging in co-learning among all of us.

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