Dive into the forefront of sustainable agriculture with UF’s interdisciplinary Agroecology & Sustainable Food Systems Certificate. This 12-credit program gives you hands-on insights into the natural and social systems that shape sustainable farming—perfect for students passionate about food, the planet, and community well-being.
Academic and Career Advantages:
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Real-world learning: Engage in field research and classroom learning across agronomy, plant science, urban agriculture, ethics, and community food systems.
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Systems thinking: Train to see food systems holistically—biological, economic, and social—preparing you to tackle complex challenges.
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Career-boosting: Ideal for majors like environmental science, agronomy, sociology, community development, or policy—equip yourself for roles in sustainable farming, food justice, research, or grad school.
Program Highlights:
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Core courses (6 credits): Choose from team research (ALS 4914), agricultural ecology (ALS 3153), or plant science fundamentals (PLS 3004C).
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Natural science elective (3 credits): Options include sustainable land management, crop physiology, or alternative cropping systems.
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Social science elective (3 credits): Options include community food systems, agricultural ethics, urban ag, and more.
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