Training course:The Colloquium in Sustainable Agriculture , Student Organic Farm Planning Course, Ecology of Agricultural Systems

Place: St. Paul, MN

Training language: English
Dates:http://www.misa.umn.edu/Student_Programs.html

Training objectives:

One of MISA’s goals is to facilitate the internalization of sustainable agriculture into the University so that the concepts permeate teaching, research and extension.  To that end, MISA supports programs that provide students with the opportunity to interact with faculty involved in sustainable agriculture research; with practitioners who are applying sustainable principles on their farms; with organizations and agencies that work on myriad aspects of sustainability in agriculture.
Description:
The courses in the Sustainable Agricultural Systems minor emphasize systemic approaches to analyzing current agricultural production systems in the U.S., as well as environmental, economic, and social conditions that influence changes in agriculture. Courses designed specifically for this program integrate biology, ecology, agriculture, sociology, history, philosophy and economics. 

The Colloquium in Sustainable Agriculture provides a forum for students, faculty, and members of the agriculture community to discuss issues of importance.

The Student Organic Farm Planning Course gives students the opportunity to use a sustainable farm-oriented business planning tool, thus gaining organic business experience to augment their hands-on field experience.

Ecology of Agricultural Systems is a unique course that incorporates service learning along with classroom instruction.

Contact details:

Contact Person: Ms. Courtney Tchida
Program Coordinator, Sustainable Agriculture Systems Minor 
Minnesota Institute for Sustainable Agriculture 
address:   411 Borlaug Hall
               1991 Buford Circle
                St. Paul, MN 55108
office location:   413 Hayes Hall
tel: 612-625-2738
fax: 612-625-1268
e-mail: tchi0003@umn.edu