Sustainable Development - Agroecology and Sustainable Agriculture

Want to learn how to build a robust and sustainable food system? The Sustainable Development (BS) - Agroecology and Sustainable Agriculture provides students with the theoretical and practical skills necessary for careers in food and agriculture. Sustainable agriculture is modeled on nature, relying on nutrient cycling and preservation of the soil and its fertility. You will learn to build food systems that provide healthy food and support local community life. You will study fundamental ecological processes such as nutrient cycling, effective solar capture, efficient use of water, and interactions among plants and animals and their environment. You also will learn to analyze the ecological, economic and cultural dimensions of complex food systems.

This is one of four degree options in the Department of Sustainable Development at Appalachian State University.  The others are Sustainable Development (BA), Sustainable Development (BS) - Community, Regional and Global Development, and Sustainable Development (BS) - Environmental Studies.

• Agriculture Extension Officer
• Consumer Researcher
• Agriculture and Food Education
• Farmer
• Farm Manager
• Farmers' Market manager
• Food Policy Analyst
• Food Systems Advocacy work
• Health and Nutrition programs
• Horticulturist
• Farm Credit Analyst
• Garden Manager
• Land Conservation
• Natural Resources Specialist
• Non-profit work related to food systems
• Rural Development Worker
• International Relief Representative

• Complete an application (apply using the Common Application)
• Provide your official high school transcript(s)
• Provide your official or unofficial college transcript(s) for any completed college coursework*
• Submit $65 application fee (or approved fee waiver)
• Submit official or self-reported SAT (school code: 5010) or ACT (school code: 3062) scores (or apply with a test waiver)
• Complete your FAFSA (application opens Oct. 1; school code: 002906)