Opportunities in Sustainable Agriculture and Food Systems
Graduates of the Sustainable Agriculture and Food Systems program will have a strong understanding of food production and supply, agro-ecosystems, historical changes in food production, conventional industrial, alternative, and organic agriculture, global and local food markets, fair trade, food science, the commodification of food, and concepts and practices of sustainable agriculture. This will enable students to pursue opportunities in sustainable agriculture and food across Canada and internationally. In addition, graduates will have gained the knowledge and skills offered by courses in Trent's Environmental and Resource Science/Studies Program, enabling them to pursue a wide range of opportunities in the environmental field.
Careers in Sustainable Agriculture and Food Systems
The agriculture and food sector is evolving rapidly, as Canadians become increasingly interested in ensuring that their food supply is sustainable, and as new economic and social initiatives relating to food and agriculture are developed. SAFS degrees are designed to respond to this evolution, by providing a wide-ranging yet focused education that will enable graduates to take advantage of these new opportunities.
Opportunities abound in this growing field. Careers are available in a wide range of areas, such as Agri-Tourism Business Operator; Organic Farmer; Community Food Activist; Food Policy Analyst; Land Use Consultant; Agricultural Research Assistant; Urban Agricultural Coordinator; Nutrition & Food Industry Specialist; Crop Advisor. Many more opportunities can be seen by browsing in job sites such as GoodWork Canada or FoodWork.
Graduate Studies in Sustainable Agriculture and Food Systems
Trent University graduate programs that offer Master of Arts, Master of Science or Doctoral opportunities for graduates of the SAFS Program:
- Sustainability Studies (MA)
- Environmental and Life Sciences (MSc or PhD)
- Interdisciplinary Social Research (PhD)