Program dates are tentative and subject to change
This integrated production and policy program will allow students to gain valuable knowledge, skills, and abilities with respect to global agricultural production, resources, and food issues. Students will combine coursework conducted at ISU and on-site work with professional teams in Rome to explore real-world projects focused on global food and agriculture issues. Students will work with United Nations Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO) professionals. Students will present their findings to FAO at the end of the program. Students will, at the end of the program, enhance their thinking while working in a high-functioning team environment to evaluate complex issues associated with global agriculture and food issues like biodiversity, foreign food aid, food security, food safety, environmental/resource conservation, global economy and the role of the US and the UN in these issues.
GLOBE 495 spring course will be offered Tuesdays and Thursdays 3:10-5:00 pm. All students must pass this course to participate in the GLOBE 497 course for the summer.
This program is offered every year.