This course introduces the various governmental agencies involved in regulations, monitoring, compliance, policies, and standards affecting Agribusiness operations.
Emphasis is placed on research, interpretation and implementation of laws and regulations.
This is to include the Department of Transportation, Occupational Safety and Hazard Administration, Department of Health, U.S. Department of Agriculture, Food and Drug Administration, Texas Department of Agriculture, U.S. Environmental Protection Agency, and Texas Animal Health Commission. In the process of achieving the primary goals the student will also acquire or practice certain fundamental skills generally needed for success in the workplace. Know how and why laws and regulations come into affect . Identify which federal and state agencies have regulations that could affect agribusiness. Be able to recognize regulations that could affect agribusiness and their impact on individual businesses.