Agricultue

A man and woman kneel together in a garden.

The difference you’ll make.

Agricultural Volunteers work with small-scale farmers and families to increase food security and production and adapt to climate change while promoting environmental conservation practices. They introduce farmers to techniques that prevent soil erosion, reduce the use of harmful pesticides, and replenish the soil. They work alongside farmers on integrated projects that often combine vegetable gardening, livestock management, agroforestry, and nutrition education.

Courses

Students who choose Agriculture will take three courses in either Business Economics, Economics, or Biology. Recommended courses include:

AETH 2283 Environmental Justice
AETH 2284 Environmental Ethics
ANTH 3600 Anthropological Research Methods
BIOL 1074 Biology of Food
BIOL 3319 Zoology Field Experience
ECON 2112 Economic Aspects of Current Social Problems
ECON 2120 Environmental Economics
ECON 2185 Regional Economic Development
ECON 3230 Comparative Economic Systems
ECON 3231 International Trade
ECON 3233 International Economic Policy and Finance
ECON 3235 Economic Development
ENGR 1031 Fundamentals of Engineering
POLI 2474 International Environmental Policy

Field Experience

50 hours of related field experience is required to complete the Peace Corps Prep Program. Activities that can help satisfy this requirement include:

Working or interning with a large-scale or family-run business involving vegetable gardening, farming, nursery work, tree planting or care, urban forestry, landscaping, livestock care and management, or fish cultivation and production
Working with the Green Village Initiative, a community partner
Food Security research opportunities in the Center for Social Impact
Interning with African Sky – ie., Women’s Onion Collective
Teaching or tutoring the public in environmental or agricultural issues/activities
Working on the business management or marketing side of a commercial farm
Join the Engineers Without Borders Club and Participate in its community projects
Enrolling in a service learning or practicum course like:
- ENVT 3980 Environment Internship
- BIOL 3319 Zoology Field Experience
Students can work with the career counselor in their school or college to assist them with finding internships, volunteer, research, or experiential learning opportunities to support their sector of choice.

Agricultue

The difference you’ll make.

Courses

Field Experience

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