Sustainable agriculture is fresh innovation for an old way of life. At DelVal, it is a production system built on three principles: Long-term profitability, good stewardship of environmental resources, and high quality of life for the farmer and community.
Why Study Sustainable Agriculture at DelVal?
- The sustainable agriculture systems degree is an integrated program that includes the plant, animal, social and agribusiness components of a sustainable agriculture system.
- You will learn about sustainable agriculture on DelVal’s 1,000 acres of living laboratories including:
- The Roth Center for Sustainable Agriculture with space for your lab projects, class demonstrations and research.
- More than 12,000 feet of state-of-the-art greenhouse space and high tunnels.
- A 60-acre arboretum on main campus with landscape plantings, specimens and gardens.
- You will experience true hands-on learning by exploring in the classroom and laboratories and practicing in the fields and greenhouses.
- You will complete DelVal’s award-winning Experience360 program that provides valuable internship experiences and much more, including exploration of trends and salaries in careers you are considering, and opportunities for leadership, student research and community service.
- You will have the opportunity to gain practical experience in this diverse atmosphere through paid school-year and summer employment.
SUSTAINABLE AGRICULTURE SYSTEMS AT-A-GLANCE
This comprehensive program includes diverse coursework for a complete understanding of sustainable agriculture systems.
Core Sustainable Agriculture Systems Courses:
- Sustainability
- Soils
- Principles of Ecology
- Botany of Vascular Plants
- Principles of Sustainable Agriculture
- Organic Food and Fiber
- Integrated Pest Management
- Agricultural Economics
- Introduction to Animal Science
- Animal Welfare
- Food Sovereignty and Security
Recommended Minors
- Agribusiness
- Animal Science
- Business Administration
- Communication
- Food Systems
- One Health Communication
- Policy Studies
- Writing
Much More Than an Internship Program
The Experience360 Program gives you the opportunity to apply classroom lessons to real-world experiences in the field of sustainable agriculture systems. In addition to valuable internships, E360 includes career exploration including hiring trends and salaries, opportunities for student research, week-long study abroad, leadership development and community service.
I accepted a position at the National Association for State Departments of Agriculture (NASDA) as a policy intern. I’m excited to be in a field where I can help have a positive effect on the people who serve our food system.”
Office: Feldman 117
POV of Sustainable Agriculture Students
