AGB 235 - Introduction to Agriculture Markets

3.0 Credit(s)
Lecture 3
Lab/Clinical 0
Introduction to Horticulture Markets is an overview of the structure, economics, organization, and function of the world food marketing system. Topics in past, present and future domestic and worldwide market issues are discussed. The course examines how the marketing system is influenced by governmental and private policy and the effects those policies have on producers, commodity handlers, processors, middlemen, and consumers. Basic marketing and merchandising strategies are also covered.