Bachelor of Arts - Sustainable Agriculture and Food Systems

In the Bachelor of Arts - Sustainable Agriculture and Food Systems (SAFS) program, students will acquire skills in ecological food production, a comprehensive understanding of how agroecosystems work, and earn an internationally recognized “Permaculture Design Certificate".

The emphasis of the SAFS programs is on improving the sustainability of all aspects of agriculture and food systems – focusing on the social, economic and environmental aspects of agriculture in order to help students develop a thorough understanding of food systems from farm to table and beyond.

Courses offered will examine many aspects of modern agriculture and food systems, including scientific, entrepreneurial, and social issues, as well as global food security and climate change impacts. The SAFS courses incorporate real-world experiences to develop the skills needed to achieve a successful career as an agriculturalist, entrepreneur, food policy specialist, researcher, or in many other professions.

Possible career paths: • Agritourism operator/entrepreneur • Agribusiness manager • Organic farmer/market gardener • Agricultural consultant • International development agent • Food security analyst • Agroecology scientist/researcher • Coordinator/educator of community agriculture program