新罕布什尔大学

Sustainable agriculture and food systems is the study of sustainable agricultural practices, sustainable food production and food policies, production of local and value-added agricultural products and the science and management of working landscapes. This bachelor’s degree program is well-suited for students looking for the flexibility to take courses from a variety of disciplines or to pursue a dual degree, second major or minor.

The sustainable agriculture and food systems program gives students a broad base of knowledge and experience in modern agricultural and food systems. Each student customizes their own emphasis, building in-depth knowledge into an area of interest to them. Students are exposed to cutting-edge research in areas such as aquaponics and aquaculture; hydroponics, plant biology, horticulture and plant breeding; and animal and dairy science. They gain hands-on experience in the Macfarlane Research Greenhouses, Kingman Research Farm, Fairchild Dairy Teaching and Research Center, Woodman Horticultural Research Farm and the new Brewing Science Laboratory.

Potential Careers

• Agricultural business management/entrepreneurship
• Agricultural research
• Agricultural services and support
• Education and outreach
• Grant writing
• Policymaking
• Production of food and fiber

Program Objectives

The Sustainable Agriculture & Food Systems B.A. provides students with a broad base of knowledge and experiences with modern agriculture and food systems. Sustainable Agriculture and Food Systems is an interdisciplinary field comprising the social, physical, and life sciences and beyond. Agriculture is key to solving many of the major challenges facing the world; such as producing food to meet the needs of an ever-growing population while conserving land, water, and soil resources.

Our students get hands-on experience in applied coursework, and we encourage our students to conduct research alongside faculty. Our students become practitioners and entrepreneurs of agricultural and food businesses, researchers and policy-makers at state/federal agencies and non-profit organizations, laboratory technicians, and agricultural educators. Some go on to obtain an advanced degree in the agricultural sciences.