Interdisciplinary Arts 0212 - Entrepreneurial Food Systems

Food is about subsistence but is also so much more - the food system impacts our health, environment, economics, and cultural expression. In this class students will learn about the good, bad, and ugly of the current food system, and develop ideas to make a positive difference, on campus and beyond. Students will practice social entrepreneurship principles and skills by developing systems change ideas all the way to "pitch" presentations to real investors & decision-makers. In particular, students will explore the 100% Local Challenge Hampshire College is tackling, understand its obstacles, and opportunities, and develop entrepreneurial solutions. No prior entrepreneurship or agriculture experience is necessary, but there will be some spreadsheets and basic math. Class includes case studies, accomplished social entrepreneur speakers visiting and skyping in from around the world, some tasty snacks (for educational purposes only), and at least one field trip.

Power, Community and Social Justice Independent Work Multiple Cultural Perspectives Quantitative Skills Writing and Research In this course, students are expected to spend at least six to eight hours a week of preparation and work outside of class time. This time includes reading, writing, research, interviews, and presentation preparation. One field trip expected (no costs to students).