Agriculture and Food Systems Major (B.A.)
Durham, USA
BA
DURATION
LANGUAGES
English
PACE
Full time
APPLICATION DEADLINE
EARLIEST START DATE
STUDY FORMAT
On-Campus
Key Summary
About: The Agriculture and Food Systems B.A. at The University of New Hampshire offers integrated study of agriculture, food production, and sustainable resource management. The curriculum covers agricultural practices, food systems analysis, environmental impact, and policy implications, with options to specialize in sustainable agriculture, food policy, or extension education. They'll gain hands-on experience through fieldwork and community engagement, developing leadership, communication, and problem-solving skills to address food security, farm management, and ecological sustainability.
Career Outcomes: Graduates enter roles in public policy, consulting, research, and education, and work as farm managers, extension agents, food policy analysts, sustainability coordinators, or agricultural consultants
The Agriculture and Food Systems Major (B.A.) is designed to provide students with a comprehensive understanding of the interconnected aspects of agriculture, food production, and sustainable resource management. The program emphasizes the development of knowledge and skills in areas such as agricultural practices, food systems analysis, environmental impact, and policy implications. Students gain practical experience through hands-on learning opportunities, which prepares them to address real-world challenges related to food security, farm management, and ecological sustainability.
Curriculum options allow students to tailor their education towards specific interests within agriculture and food systems, such as sustainable agriculture, food policy, or extension education. The program also encourages engagement with communities and industries, fostering leadership and communication skills vital for careers in public policy, consulting, research, and education related to agriculture and food systems. Overall, the major aims to empower students to become innovative problem-solvers committed to promoting sustainable and resilient agricultural practices.
