Through the early 20th century the United States fed a growing population by expanding land use. When the land ran out, growth was fueled by amazing gains in technology, including hybrid corn, improved fertilizers and pesticides, and most recently genetically modified organisms (GMO’s). By midcentury, people started to question agricultural intensification, which put the actions of farmers and ranchers under increasing public scrutiny. The way food is grown and sold can have profound impacts on humans, animals and the environment. Consequently, people not living on farms want a say on how farmers use nutrients and pesticides, their land, their water and their livestock. Have you ever wondered if you should eat meat, or food with GMO’s? Is it good to buy locally? Does the good from pesticides and GMOs outweigh the bad? Which farming practices are sustainable and which are not? This class will focus on how farmers can serve a market where consumers have such different views about these important questions. To make the class more meaningful and fun, students will present their views and help lead discussions on these topics. Each student will also propose a solution to improve sustainability.