By Ashlynn Rogers
This course is designed to expose students to ongoing legislative and regulatory policy discussions happening at the state and federal levels. The inclusion of guest speakers throughout the course will allow students to hear directly from government and industry representatives shaping agricultural policy. Students can be prepared for diverse careers in the agricultural industry by gaining insight through the development and implementation of policy and advocacy.
Lowell Randel, the Agricultural Policy Advocacy Program’s Executive Director and a professor in the Department of Agricultural & Applied Economics, will be the primary instructor. Randel will be joined by guest speakers throughout the course to help students hear directly from different aspects of those involved in agricultural policy development.
“I'm excited to teach 'Contemporary Issues in Food & Agriculture Policy' in the Fall. This class will help students better understand current policy debates and engage them with experts directly involved in policy development,” said Randel.
Course topics will include identifying reliable sources of agricultural policy information, strategies for tracking Congress, and insights on federal and state legislation. In addition, the course will cover federal and state regulatory issues while discussing budget and appropriations. Students will also hear industry perspectives from animal, crop, and agribusiness organizations.
“I’m looking forward to gaining real-world exposure to policy work and strengthening my ability to communicate and advocate effectively on behalf of the agricultural industry,” said Brody Black, an agricultural and applied economics major from Vega, Texas.
Source : ttu.edu