Sustainable Ag and Food Systems (BS) :: See yourself succeed
See yourself succeed with a degree in Sustainable Agriculture and Food Systems
Grow Your Passion for Agriculture
A&M-Commerce has one of the top hands-on agricultural programs in Texas. Explore horticulture, wildlife, livestock herds and more through exciting experiential learning and modern facilities.
Join the Family
The College of Agricultural Sciences and Natural Resources is a growing family with a supportive student culture, including multiple student organizations and competitive judging and show teams.
Accomplished Faculty
Work with professors who have ambitious research agendas solving problems on the farm, increasing nursery efficiency and improving worker safety.
Career Readiness
The College of Agricultural Sciences and Natural Resources puts you front and center to potential employers by fostering positive relationships and maintaining a strong public presence throughout the agricultural industry.
Sustainable Ag and Food Systems (BS) :: What you will learn
What You Will Learn
You will receive a comprehensive overview of the principles of sustainable agriculture through ecological, economical, social and ethical perspectives. You will gain the classroom instruction and hands-on learning needed to pursue a variety of in-demand agricultural careers.
Courses to Prepare You for Your Career:
Foundation courses include Intro to Agriculture, Principles of Food Science, Intro to Plant Science and Agricultural Economics
Core courses include Intro to Sustainable Agriculture, Agroecology, Urban Agriculture, Principles of Sustainability and Food Systems: Farm to Fork
Sustainable Ag and Food Systems (BS) :: Featured Courses
Featured Courses
Introduction to Sustainable AgricultureAG 350
This course introduces students to the common principles and practices associated with sustainable agriculture from ecological, economical, social, and ethical perspectives.
Urban AgricultureAG 352
This course provides an extensive overview of agriculture and food security issues and practices at the local level in cities in the U.S. and abroad.
AgroecologyAG 454
Agroecology is a three-hour course to understand agroecological concepts that incorporate ideas about a more environmentally and socially sensitive approach to agriculture, one that focuses not only in production, but also in ecological sustainability of a production system.
Principles of SustainabilityAG 464
Principles of Sustainability is a three-hour course designed to provide an overview of the social and biological principles of sustainability. An emphasis will also be placed on understanding on the education, health, population dynamics, culture, agriculture, food security, and natural resources aspects of sustainability.
Food Systems: Farm to ForkFDSC 421
This course will introduce students to the concept of food systems at the local, regional, and global levels. Students will examine and reflect on critical issues influencing food production, processing, distribution, and consumption. Prerequisites: Junior standing.
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