Sustainable Agriculture Minor

The Sustainable Agriculture minor provides students with transdisciplinary and applied knowledge in agroecology, food systems, and sustainable land management, enhancing their understanding of the complex relationships between agriculture, the environment, and society. The minor is an excellent complement to majors in agriculture, environmental sciences, social sciences, or related fields, offering practical skills applicable to careers in farm and food system management, environmental consulting, community development, non-formal education, and policy making. By integrating scientific principles with hands-on learning, the minor prepares students for opportunities in agriculture, environmental science, or social science industries.

Minor Prerequisite

ECO 201 - Principles of Economics I 3 Credit Hours

Minor Requirements

Required:

SAG 210 - Introduction to Sustainable Agriculture and Community Food Systems 3 Credit Hours
SAG 310 - Cultural Perspectives on Sustainability 3 Credit Hours
SAG 397 - Apprenticeship in Sustainable Agriculture 3 Credit Hours

Select one from:

*Prerequisite: CHE 105 .

GEO 235 - Environmental Management and Policy 3 Credit Hours
PLS 366 - Fundamentals of Soil Science 4 Credit Hours *

Select one from:

AEC 302 - Agricultural Management Principles 4 Credit Hours
AEC 305 - Food and Agricultural Marketing Principles 3 Credit Hours
AEC 445G - Introduction to Resource and Environmental Economics 3 Credit Hours

plus:

SOC 360 - Environmental Sociology 3 Credit Hours