Prospective Students

Sustainable Agriculture (SAG) is a flexible Independent Program in Agriculture, tailored to meet the personal interests and goals of each student. It is designed to provide students with a holistic understanding of agriculture and food systems by integrating environmental, economic, and social dimensions in agriculture and food systems.  SAG students are prepared for a range of careers including farming and allied business, non-profit organizations, government organizations, and graduate school. 

Program Highlights:

• Flexibility. Students choose from two tracks - farming systems and community food systems – and customize class choices based on interest and career aspirations.
• Hands on experience. Students are required to work for at least one summer as apprentices on the UK Community Supported Agriculture (CSA) farm (http://ukcsa.wordpress.com).
• Travel opportunities. Students have the opportunity to choose from a large number of established internships around the world related to sustainable agriculture.
• Career Opportunities. Graduates have been highly successful in obtaining jobs in areas including: sustainable food production, community food systems, county extension, non-governmental agencies, private sector crop and soil consultation, research and education, and graduate school.

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