Local Policy Course

Purpose

This three day course focuses on policy making at the state level.  Participants will increase their understanding of the policy-making process and develop skills to engage in more effective participation. The program is built around a case study on raw milk for human consumption- a controversial topic in much of the U.S. The raw milk issue highlights tensions between individual choice and the role of government that has a statutorial responsibility to assure safe food products.

Key Objectives

• Explain the scope of government policy-making process at the state level and how it can affect national and international levels
• Analyze current policy matters with multiple and competing agendas
• Identify and evaluate strategies for successful policy formulation
• Synthesize multiple perspectives into a policy proposal
• Influence the policy-making process as citizens and professionals
• Expand network of professional contacts

Participants

This program is geared for early career professionals, residents and graduate students interested in learning more about the policy-making process. 

Registration

Program registration is $200 through August 30. After August 30th, registration fee is $250.

Register Online  

Course also available as a 1 credit course through Graduate Veterinary Medicine, course # 5991. 

If taking the course for credit, register for both course through OneStop and program through link above.

Photos from previous policy courses

Local Policy Course 2013

September 16-18, 2013

Location: Freeman Building
625 North Robert Street
St. Paul, MN 55164

Organizers

The course was presented by the University of Minnesota Center for Animal Health and Food Safety, Global Initiative for Food Systems Leadership, University of California, Davis, and Washington State University.

Additional Information

Need Lodging: The Embassy Suites St. Paul-Downtown hotel at 175 East 10th Street is within walking distance of the Freeman building.