About the course

Sustainable agriculture and food systems is the study of sustainable agricultural practices, sustainable food production and food policies, production of local and value-added agricultural products and the science and management of working landscapes. This bachelor?s degree program is well-suited for students looking for the flexibility to take courses from a variety of disciplines or to pursue a dual degree, second major or minor. The sustainable agriculture and food systems program gives students a broad base of knowledge and experience in modern agricultural and food systems. Each student customizes their own emphasis, building in-depth knowledge into an area of interest to them. Students are exposed to cutting-edge research in areas such as aquaponics and aquaculture, hydroponics, plant biology, horticulture and plant breeding, and animal and dairy science. They gain hands-on experience in the Macfarlane Research Greenhouses, Kingman Research Farm, Fairchild Dairy Teaching and Research Center, Woodman Horticultural Research Farm and the new Brewing Science Laboratory.

　　POTENTIAL CAREERS - Agricultural business management/entrepreneurship, Agricultural research, Agricultural services and support

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Start dates and prices

Course fees are indicative and should be used as a guide. Speak to a counsellor to get an accurate price.

　　Duration: 8 Semester(s)Fees: Not available

Intake	Location
Spring (January), 2024	Durham
Fall (September), 2024	Durham
Spring (January), 2025	Durham
Spring (January), 2025	Durham
Fall (September), 2025	Durham
Spring (January), 2026	Durham

　　

How to apply

Entry requirements for University of New Hampshire

Official secondary and/or university transcript(s) of any coursework taken prior to applying to UNH, with English translations, are required.

　　Minimum TOEFL score is 80 (internet version), 550 (paper version), 213 (computer version)

　　Recommended minimum IELTS score is 6.5

　　

English language requirements

　　6.5

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　　TOEFL Internet based overall score: 80.0

　　

Application deadline:

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