SUSTAINABLE FOOD
SYSTEMS

From cattle ranches to bamboo farms and every agroforestry system in between, effective land management practices can enhance production and profitability while protecting ecosystems. If you want to pursue a career in green-centric land management, this online agroforestry program offers the skills you need to monitor and manage agroforestry systems. Coursework covers system designs, forest ecology, sustainability practices, community development, land management, and more. You’ll learn what it takes to forecast and measure crop yields, carbon sequestration, and other agroforestry system outputs and systems. Coursework also covers: 

• Integrating trees and shrubs into agricultural systems for food, fiber, or fuel production
• Developing business plans for agroforestry enterprises
• Measuring the ecological, social, and economic benefits of agroforestry

Explore a future in sustainable food business addressing environmental conservation, social justice, waste reduction and more to contribute to food security and better nutrition. This degree offers the skills and credential you need to explore professional opportunities in a host of culinary ventures — from sustainable supply chain management to product development to starting your own food truck business. Coursework offers a mix of business fundamentals with environmental essentials to help you build or grow food business grounded in ethical and sustainable food practices. You’ll learn about:

• Regenerative food systems and promoting eco-friendly culinary practices
• Addressing social justice issues and fair labor practices in the food industry
• Reducing the carbon footprint of food businesses with sustainable farming

From food insecurity to nutritional disparity to sustainable agriculture, this degree explores the interconnected environmental and social essentials involved in food systems and public health. Coursework will help you build the practical skills and leadership qualities needed to promote a holistic and sustainable approach to food systems that benefit everyone. Upon graduation, you could explore professional opportunities in public health and government agencies, research, corporate wellness, and NGOs. You’ll learn what it takes to:

• Promote sustainable food systems and ensure the long-term availability of resources 
• Foster better health outcomes and reduce diet-related diseases
• Cultivate food systems to better respond to climate change and economic uncertainty

Agribusiness is big business covering everything involved in growing, harvesting, processing and distributing farm-based goods. Regenerative agribusiness, or carbon farming, takes that to the next level, with advanced farming techniques to improve food systems in the face of environmental concerns, such as climate change, as well as economic and social challenges. From livestock management to soil health, this degree offers the tools you need to pursue careers in sustainable agriculture, environmental consulting, food and supply chain management, climate advocacy, and even renewable energy. Coursework covers how to:

• Address pressing global challenges for agribusiness, including climate change
• Promote sustainable and resilient agribusiness practices on a broad scale
• Mitigate farming’s carbon footprint and champion biodiversity conservation

Ensuring a sustainable global food supply is a major challenge today. A good food development model reduces environmental impact and food waste while using resources efficiently. This program is for those passionate about creating innovative, eco-friendly food products. You’ll learn to take products from idea to market, considering environmental impact, nutrition, safety, and consumer preferences. Your career path could include becoming a food scientist, quality control technician, food product development manager, or food waste reduction specialist, while you develop expertise in: 

• Product prototyping, sensory evaluation, and market responsiveness
• Emerging nutrient sources and innovative methodologies for creating new food 
  sources 
• Alternative proteins, fermentation, and 3D food printing 

From seed storage and pest management to financial planning and product marketing, this online degree program blends sustainability practices with business essentials. It offers the climate-smart agricultural practices you could use to pursue opportunities in agronomy, farming, and greenhouse management — or run your own horticultural business. Coursework covers what it takes to incorporate sustainable practices into landscaping, gardening, food production, or any horticulture-related operation. You’ll also learn what it takes to:

• Select, manage, and improve plants and their products
• Identify, monitor, and respond to horticultural problems
• Apply business principles as well as science to horticultural operations

Take your agribusiness career to the next level with a graduate-level education in the environmental science, policy, economics, and social justice issues within the field of sustainable food systems. This interdisciplinary program offers the tools for food resilience and sustainability you need to lead initiatives to promote social equity, mitigate environmental degradation, and overcome food insecurity. Upon graduation, you’ll be well-prepared to pursue opportunities in food policy and advocacy, community food initiatives, food entrepreneurship, consulting, and sustainable agriculture. You’ll learn how to: 

• Implement regenerative farming practices
• Promote equitable access to nutritious foods
• Positively impact food security and environmental sustainability