Learners will be introduced to the production and distribution of agricultural commodities and food products. Topics will cover the full range of the agriculture supply chain, from pre-farm to the consumer, to provide students with a better understanding and appreciation for where and how crops and livestock are produced, and the systems used to distribute products to consumers. As a result of completing this course, learners will be able to describe the global nature of food chains from input supply to final consumer and explain the important drivers of demand for food products throughout the world.
Supply Chain of Agriculture
Supply Chain of Agriculture
This course is part of Agribusiness and Sustainable Food Production Economics Specialization
Instructors: Paul B. Stoddard
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Discuss the uses of agricultural land and describe the farm production cycles.
Explain the supply chain of agriculture from input supply to final consumer.
Examine the roles of consumer demand, economics, and technology on agriculture and the food supply chains.
Skills you'll gain
- Land Management
- Supply Chain Systems
- Environment and Resource Management
- Technology Solutions
- Supply Chain Management
- Production Process
- Economics
- Production Management
- Supply Chain Planning
- Consumer Behaviour
- Supply And Demand
- Supply Chain
- Resource Utilization
- Transportation, Supply Chain, and Logistics
- Food and Beverage
- Market Dynamics
- Environmental Issue
- Production Planning
- Emerging Technologies
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JB
Reviewed on Jan 15, 2026
gives a comprehensive overview to agriculture especially in the US Ag-industry.
ND
Reviewed on Apr 5, 2024
Very live and attractive presentation of all the modules. I'm very happy and want to say be blessed to all involved.
SM
Reviewed on Jul 26, 2025
very good course to understanding the supply chain of agriculture
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