Sustainable Food Systems

Sustainable food systems is an interdisciplinary academic program with partners across campus and throughout the region. In our classes, you will learn about a variety of topics including agricultural production, food and the environment, nutrition and public health, food communication and media, food policy, food history and much more, Through our interdisciplinary approach to food systems education, you will develop skills of critical analysis that enable you to examine the complex food system on which we all depend from multiple perspectives.Most importantly, our curriculum encourages you to critically examine your own participation in the food system and empowers you to become activists for positive food system change. Hands-on, experiential learning is a central part of the sustainable food systems program. You can participate in the on-campus garden project, Hatter Harvest, or learn about sustainability initiatives in Campus Dining Services. Through the FOOD 102 practicum course, all sustainable food systems minors spend a semester with a community partner working to change the food system for the better.