About the course

The B.S. degree in Sustainable Agriculture emphasizes building healthy soil through crop rotations, organic soil amendments and erosion management. protecting water quality by reducing synthetic chemical use. managing pest and weed problems with integrated, ecologically sound approaches. increasing farm profits and income stability through diverse, community-based enterprises. using knowledge of scientific principles to propose and test farming practices that better mimic natural ecosystems. The University of Maine was the first in the country to offer a bachelor?s degree in sustainable agriculture. The Sustainable Agriculture program, initiated in 1988, has been highlighted in the Chronicle of Higher Education. With this degree, students can find employment as a community food-based nonprofit organization employee. manager of an organic or sustainable farm. self-employed market or dairy farmer. research technician. sales and marketing professional for a food retailer, wholesaler, cooperative or direct marketing initiative (e.g., supermarket chain, producer cooperatives). Scholarships - View all scholarships Internships

　　

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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	Orono
Fall (August), 2024	Orono
Spring (January), 2025	Orono
Fall (August), 2025	Orono
Spring (January), 2026	Orono

　　

How to apply

Entry requirements for University of Maine

Submit transcripts of all previous secondary/high school or university work

　　TOEFL iBT - 79, TOEFL PBT - 550, IELTS - 6.5

　　

English language requirements

　　6.5

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　　TOEFL Internet based overall score: 79.0

　　The next application deadline is 01 November 2023

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Career outcomesIf you aren’t eligible for the above entry requirements, you might want to explore pathway options at University of Maine. If you want to find out more, please speak to our counsellors.

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