Sustainable Agriculture and Food Systems

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Degree:

Bachelor of Arts (B.A.)

Level:

  • Undergraduate

Program Options:

  • Major
  • |
  • Minor
  • |
  • Honours

Start term:

Fall and Winter

Duration:

3 or 4 years

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Faculty of Social Sciences

Academic Department:

Environment, Agriculture and Geography

Why Study Sustainable Agriculture and Food Systems at Bishop’s?

This program explores many facets of our food and agricultural system including social, economic and environmental factors. Through real-world learning, you can learn about the complexities of the food system in addition to practical skills for sustainable agriculture.

Program Details & Department Information

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Admission Requirements

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After your Degree

Possible Careers for Students Graduating from the Sustainable Agriculture and Food Systems Program at Bishop’s

This program prepares you for a wide range of careers, including:

  • Agricultural Entrepreneur
  • Agricultural Scientist
  • Agricultural Technician
  • Agriculture and Food Inspector
  • Farmer
  • Farm Manager
  • Food & Beverage Product Developer
  • Food Educator/Communicator
  • Food Policy Economist
  • Food Scientist
  • Government Professional
  • Horticulturist
  • Irrigation Technician
  • Land Use Consultant
  • Park Ranger
  • Permaculture Consultant
  • Plant Breeder
  • Policy Advisor
  • Precision Agriculture Specialist
  • Research Analyst
  • Soil Scientist
  • Sustainability Coordinator

Graduate Studies Options

What Graduate Programs Can I Pursue After My Degree?

Your undergraduate degree can open the door to a wide range of graduate and professional programs. While many students choose to continue in a related field, others pursue opportunities in different disciplines that build on the knowledge, skills, and experiences gained during their studies.

Graduate Certificates

  • Geographic Information Systems (GIS)
  • Remote Sensing
  • Agronomy
  • Micro-Program in Climate Change (at Bishop’s)

Master’s Programs

Most Master of Science programs require a Major within the Natural Sciences department; consider a second Major in:
  • Agri-Business Management
  • Agriculture Science
  • Agricultural Education
  • AgriFood Sustainability and Technology
  • Agroecology
  • Anthropology of Food
  • Food and Environment
  • Food and Public Health
  • Food Justice and Sustainability
  • Food Media and Communication
  • Food Policy
  • Food Science and Agricultural Chemistry
  • Food Sovereignty
  • Food Systems
  • Food, Agriculture and Resource Economics
  • Global Food Security
  • Human Nutrition
  • Integrated Studies in Land and Food Systems
  • Interdisciplinary studies
  • Organic Agriculture
  • Plant Sciences
  • Precision Agriculture
  • Public Advocacy and Activism
  • Rural Development and Sustainable Agriculture
  • Rural Sociology
  • Sustainable Agriculture
  • Urban Food Policy
  • Or even an Individualized Program!
It is highly recommended to complete an Honors degree if applying to graduate school. Consult one of our Career and Employment Advisor.

Did you know?

We have a 140-acre Educational Farm attached to campus. Faculty hold over $3 Million in research grants, conducted at the farm. We hire farm assistants and research assistants every summer. SAFS majors do two 6-credit internships (one on campus farm, the other in a farm business).

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