Agroecology

This course examines the ecological foundations of sustainable agriculture practice to foster an understanding of the management and design of sustainable agroecosystems. Using a whole-system and multi-disciplinary approach students will analyze and design agricultural systems both locally and globally while considering the triple bottom line. It includes an overview of sustainable agriculture practices both historic and modern.

This course counts as one of the required two 400-level seminars

Course Faculty

photo of Ed Fredrickson, faculty for the Wendell Berry Farming Program

Ed Fredrickson

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