• Students learn from experienced farmers and practitioners in class, on-farm field days, and during panel discussions.
  • Develop student's own business case and farm plan.
  • Focus on the principles and practices of sustainable agriculture and small farm operations and viability.
  • The 16-week, on-farm, co-op experience over the summer creates opportunities for specialization. 
  • Students develop a personal philosophy and approach to sustainable farming, using knowledge of historic and contemporary farm practices, food culture, and systems.
  • Graduates have started their own small-scale farm operations, are working for not-for-profit farm organizations, and managing farmers' markets.
  • Other opportunities include: promoting agri-tourism and local food, coordinating community gardens, and managing farm-to-school programs.