Lead grassroots efforts to fight hunger in a changing world. Agricultural Volunteers work with small-scale farmers and families to increase food security and production and adapt to climate change while promoting environmental conservation practices. They introduce farmers to techniques that prevent soil erosion, reduce the use of harmful pesticides, and replenish the soil. They work alongside farmers on integrated projects that often combine vegetable gardening, livestock management, agroforestry, and nutrition education.
If you choose Agriculture, take three courses from one of the following areas:
- Agronomy or Plant Biology
- Horticulture
- Insect Science
- Agricultural Sciences
- Agribusiness
- Agricultural Economics
- Business or economics
- Life Sciences (Biology)
- Agricultural Leadership,Education, andCommunications
- Soil Science
Recommended courses:
- AECN 346: World Food Economics
- AECN: 367: Agricultural Development in Developing Countries
- AECN: 420: International Food and Agricultural Trade
- AGRI 282: Introduction to Global Agricultural and Natural Resources Issues
- AGRO 107: Invasive Plant Species – Impacts on Ecosystems
- ALEC 494: Undergraduate Seminar in Agricultural Education
- ANTH/GLST 214: Food and Culture
- ENSC 110: Energy in Perspective
- GEOG 408: Microclimate: The Biological Environment
- NRES 104: Climate in Crisis
- NRES 435: Agroecology
- SOIL 109: Water in Society
- SOIL 153: Soil Resources
And build 50 hours of related field experience through an activity such as:
- Working with a large-scale or family-run business involving vegetable gardening, farming, nursery work, tree planting or care, urban forestry, landscaping, livestock care and management, or fish cultivation and production
- Teaching or tutoring the public in environmental or agricultural issues/activities
- Working on the business management or marketing side of a commercial farm
- Volunteering with Community Crops or a neighborhood community garden
- Exploring one of the many opportunities offered through the College of Agricultural Sciences and Natural Resources. View the complete list of experiential opportunities.