Sustainable Agriculture and Food Systems - Careerspace

SKILLS DEVELOPED

Understand interrelationships of food and agriculture
Knowledge of global and local food markets, free trade, commodification of food, etc.
Analytical reasoning
Conduct field studies
Knowledge of the challenges and benefits of producing and distributing healthy, affordable food in sustainable ways
Methodical approach to using information gathering equipment
Management of agricultural systems
Understand the environmental, social and ethical consequences of conventional agriculture
Use collected data to analyze and understand situations
Knowledge of livestock operations
Understand crop practices including crop rotation, grazing, no-till and organics
Effectively work with the community and non-profit organizations on sustainability issues in food and agriculture
Alternative approaches to farming
Project design and management
Critical reading and writing
Oral presentation skills
Awareness of safety procedures, handling of chemicals, field practices

SAMPLE JOB TITLES

Agricultural Public Relations
Agricultural Research Assistant
Agronomist
Agro-Tourism
Conservationist
Crop Consultant
Education
Fair Trade
Food Inspector
Governmental Agencies
International Agricultural Development Advisor
Land-Use Consultant
Non-Profit Organizations
Nutrient Management Planner
Nutrition and Food Industry Specialist
Nursery Operator
Organic Farming
Plant Health Supervisor
Plant Nutritionist
Soil and Water Analysis
Soil Conservationist
Urban Agricultural Coordinator

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Sustainable Agriculture & Food Systems at Trent - Courses, program faculty, resources, and more department information.
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