The minor in Civic Agriculture and Food Systems embodies a commitment to developing and strengthening an economically, environmentally, and socially sustainable system of agriculture and food systems that relies on local resources and serves local markets and citizens. The minor serves the needs of all students and is designed to promote academic enhancement, personal growth, and civic engagement while strengthening student’s capacity to learn about civic agriculture and food systems through reflection and experiential practice to solve real-world problem. The minor in Civic Agriculture and Food Systems requires the completion of 18 credits; 12 credits required courses and 6 credits free electives from the list provided. All courses must be taken and passed on an A–F basis unless only offered on P/F basis.
Course List | Code | Title | Credits |
| ALS 2204 | Sustainable Food Systems (Pathways Concept 1 - Discourse (advanced); Pathway 11 - Intercultural and Global Awareness) | 3 |
| ALS 3404 | Ecological Agriculture: Theory and Practice (Pathways Concept 4 - Reasoning in the Natural Sciences ; Pathways 10 - Ethical Reasoning) | 3 |
| ALS 4204 | Concepts in Community Food Systems (Pathways Concept 3 - Reasoning in the Social Sciences ; Pathways 11- Intercultural and Global Awareness) | 3 |
| ALS 4214 | Capstone: Civic Agriculture and Food Systems (Pathways Concept 6 - Critique and Practice in Design and the Arts (design); Pathways 10 - Ethical Reasoning) | 3 |
| 12 |
| 6 |
| Economics of the Food and Fiber System | |
| International Agricultural Development and Trade | |
| Environment and Sustainable Development Economics | |
| Food and Agricultural Policy | |
| Sustainable Development Economics | |
| Food and Health Economics | |
| Educational Programs in Agricultural and Life Sciences | |
| Leadership Effectiveness for Professionals in Agricultural Organizations | |
| Communicating Ag and Life Sciences in Writing | |
| Communicating Ag and Life Sciences in Speaking | |
| Agriculture, the Arts and Society | |
| Animals in Society | |
| Study Abroad (max 1-3 credit hours) | |
| Field Study/Practicum (max 1-3 credit hours) | |
| Undergraduate Research (max 1-3 credit hours) | |
| Introduction to Animal and Poultry Science | |
| Animal Agriculture and the Environment | |
| Foundations of Environmental Science | |
| Forage Crop Ecology | |
| Managed Ecosystems, Ecosystem Services, and Sustainability | |
| American Environmental History | |
| Global Travel & Tourism Management | |
| Plants and Greenspaces in Urban Communities | |
| Plants, Places, and Cultures in a Global Context | |
| Environmental Factors in Horticulture | |
| Sustainable Agriculture Practicum | |
| Organic Vegetable Production
and Organic Vegetable Production Laboratory | |
| Community Nutrition | |
| 6 |
| Total Credits | 18 |
Minimum GPA of 2.0 in all courses taken to fulfill the minor is required. Faculty advisor in the Office of Academic Programs with civic agriculture food systems experience will serve as a counterpart to the student’s major advisor. Students choosing Civic Agriculture & Food Systems will register with the Office of Academic Programs in the College of Agriculture & Life Sciences, 1060 Litton-Reaves Hall. This will enable the college to provide any pertinent assistance, materials & information to the student. The student will consult with the professor of any course that requires prerequisites. The checksheet contains no hidden prerequisites.
