Agriculture and Food Systems Minor
https://colsa.unh.edu/agriculture-nutrition-food-systems/program/minor/agriculture-food-systems
Encompassing a broad mixture of the natural sciences, social sciences, and business skills, agriculture and food systems is an interdisciplinary field that lies at the center of many of the major challenges facing the world, such as producing food to meet the needs of an ever-growing population while conserving natural resources and promoting human wellness. An understanding of these challenges and potential solutions can enhance any career.
The required coursework for this minor provides an introduction to sustainable and organic agriculture practices, including an array of strategies to sustainably manage soil, nutrient, water, and genetic resources. Students gain more in-depth knowledge of agriculture and food systems by selecting from a diverse array of electives focused on production systems, management, and/or policy.
Undergraduates in any major field of study (except current majors) may minor in Agriculture and Food Systems.
Academic policies related to Minors.
| Code | Title | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| Required Courses | ||
| AGFS 405 | Sustainable Agriculture and Food Production | 4 |
| Electives | ||
| Select 16 credits from the following courses: 1 | 16 | |
| Introduction to Forage and Grassland Management | ||
| Green Thumb Workshop | ||
| A Taste of the Tropics | ||
| Introductory Horticulture | ||
| Agroecology | ||
| Fruit Crop Production | ||
| Food Systems & Community Resilience | ||
| Urban Agriculture | ||
| Plant Pathology | ||
| Systems Thinking: Land Use Capability and Sustainability in Aotearoa New Zealand | ||
| Agroecology and Sustainable Land Management in Aotearoa New Zealand | ||
| Pathways to Sustainable Agriculture and Food Systems in Aotearoa New Zealand | ||
| Agricultural Production and Business Practice in Aotearoa New Zealand | ||
| Food Production Field Experience I | ||
| Food Production Field Experience II | ||
| Greenhouse Management and Operation | ||
| Agricultural and Food Policy | ||
| Advanced Topics in Agriculture and Food Systems | ||
| Food System Solutions; Increasing Sustainability and Equity | ||
| Integrated Pest Management | ||
| Introduction to Animal Science | ||
| Collaborative Farm Design and Development | ||
| Studio Soils | ||
| Food and Society | ||
| From Seed to Sea: Examining Sustainable Food Systems | ||
| Principles of Aquaculture | ||
| Total Credits | 20 | |
- 1
Electives - 16 credits of elective coursework, 8 credits must be at the 600/700 level, selected from the courses listed.
Students are encouraged to discuss their intent to minor with the minor advisor as early as possible, typically no later than the end of the junior year. Not all classes are offered every year.