BSH.SAFS - Sustainable Agriculture & Food Systems - BSc Honours
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Description
The Sustainable Agriculture & Food Systems program is offered by the Trent School of the Environment. The program examines the environmental, social, and ethical consequences of conventional agriculture; investment in industrial crops to supply fuel and materials; ongoing risks to food security and human health; demand for local food production in the context of global food trade; cultural and social critiques of our food system, including advocacy of animal rights; urban agriculture, regenerative practices, and First Nations agricultural practices. Graduates of the program will be equipped to contribute to discussions regarding sustainability of our food systems, will gain the knowledge to create positive change to our agri-food system, and will have the skills to pursue diverse employment opportunities in agriculture and food.
INFORMATION & ADDITIONAL NOTES
Both the BA and BSc programs are designed to provide an opportunity for interdisciplinary study of agriculture and food. Accordingly, students pursuing either degree will take courses from several departments, as described in the program requirements below.
Courses in Sustainable Agriculture & Food Systems fulfilling University science course requirements for the BSc are marked Science in the individual course descriptions.
There may be a small additional fee for field trips in certain courses.
The Accelerated Master’s program in Environmental & Life Sciences allows students to obtain a research-based MSc within a shorter timeframe. See https://www.trentu.ca/els/experience/msc-program/accelerated-masters-program for details.