Sustainable Agriculture & Food Systems
Humans need to eat, and while this shared necessity unites us in many ways, discovering new ways to sustainably grow enough food for seven billion people has become an increasingly crucial global challenge. By studying sustainable agriculture, you can learn to create food systems that are responsible, justice- oriented, efficient, effective, and viable. In this program, you’ll examine the pathways between farm and table and their implications for people, the economy, and the planet. Learn about the challenges and benefits of producing and distributing healthy, affordable food in sustainable ways, and prepare for a career in which you can affect change and positively impact your community.
Accelerated Masters
Fast-track your education, by earning your M.Sc. in Environmental & Life Sciences in only 12-16 months after graduating from your honours B.Sc
Degrees Offered:
- B.A. (Honours)
- B.Sc. (Honours)
Locations:
- Peterborough
Specializations:
Resume Boosters:
- Make your mark in our engaged student community by joining the Sustainable Agriculture and Food Systems Society, Trent Apiary, or Food Services Sustainability Committee
- Join a new crop of entrepreneurs working in the Trent Market Garden, which provides fresh vegetables to cafeterias right here on campus, or volunteer with the student-run organic café, The Seasoned Spoon
- Work alongside leading experts, thought leaders in agriculture businesses and community organizations as you explore real-world implications of topics like small-scale food production and local food movements
"Trent is the only school in Canada that offers an Arts degree in Sustainable Agriculture."
Career Paths:
Career Opportunities
- Agri-Tourism Business Operator
- Organic Farmer
- Community Food Activist
- Food Policy Analyst
- Land Use Consultant
- Agricultural Research Assistant
- Urban Agricultural Coordinator
- Nutrition & Food Industry Specialist
- Crop Advisor
Popular Courses:
- Environmental Implications of Agriculture
- The World Food System
- Ecological Agriculture
- Soil Science
- Culture and Food
- Nutritional Anthropology
Admission Requirements
Ontario Secondary School Requirements:
- Ontario Secondary School Diploma (OSSD)
- A minimum of six Grade 12 4U or 4M courses, including program specific prerequisites
Program Requirements:
- SBI4U for B.Sc.
- A minimum 70% overall final average
- ENG 4U with a minimum of 60%
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