Organic Agriculture

The Organic Agriculture major offers students an integrated approach to learning in the rapidly expanding world of organic agriculture. Courses encompass food production, food security, processing and marketing, environmental health, and rural community sustainability. A systems approach is taken to the design and operation of crop and livestock production systems, which are socially responsible, ecologically sound, agronomically feasible, and economically sustainable.Career opportunities may include organic marketing coordinator, government advisor, organic agriculture consultant, food inspector, and organic certification officer.

Field of study: Agricultural Production Operations, Other