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Each institution or organization includes contact information and a short program description. U.S. associations and organizations follow this section.
Colleges and Universities (By State: U-W)
Utah
Brigham Young University
College of Biology and Agriculture
Department of Plant and Animal Sciences
275 WIDB
Provo, UT 84602-5253
Sheldon D. Nelson, Department Chair
801-422-2760
fax: 801-422-0008
e-mail form: http://bioag.byu.edu/contact.asp
Web: http://pas.byu.edu/home/page/academicprograms.aspx
or http://pas.byu.edu/home/
Courses in sustainable crop production; integrated pest management; Science of Plant Pest Control; Plant Community Design; Urban Soils and Water; Interior Landscapes; and Turf Science.
Utah State University
College of Agriculture
Plants, Soils, and Biometeorology Department
4820 Old Main Hill
Logan, UT 84322-4820
Larry A. Rupp, Professor and Department Head
435-797-2233
fax: 435-797-3376
e-mail: Larry.Rupp@usu.edu
Web: http://www.usu.edu/
(also check the Web sites for Western Sustainable Agriculture Research and Education (http://wsare.usu.edu/), contact V. Philip Rasmussen (philr@ext.usu.edu), and for the College of Agriculture, Department of Plants, Soils, and Biometeorology (http://www.psb.usu.edu/))
Extension, research, and educational efforts. Research in organic/sustainable agriculture (http://psb.usu.edu/htm/plants/orgsustain). Coursework in ecological agriculture and sustainable systems with animals. Fundamentals of Organic Agriculture course (contact Dr. Dan Drost (dand@ext.usu.edu) for more information).
Green Mountain College
One College Circle
Poultney, VT 05764-1199
1-800-776-6675
fax: 802-287-8099
Web: http://www.greenmtn.edu/farm_food/es.asp
or http://www.greenmtn.edu/academics/aos_sites/es/courses.asp
Undergraduate program in Environmental Studies with concentration in Sustainable Agriculture and Food Production. Course topics include agroecology, organic agriculture, renewable energy, sustainable agriculture, and sustainable farming systems. College farm emphasizes organic production techniques.
Sterling College
Admissions Office
P.O. Box 72
Craftsbury Common, VT 05827
802-586-7711 or 1-800-648-3591
fax: 802-586-2596
e-mail: admissions@sterlingcollege.edu
Web: http://www.sterlingcollege.edu/MR.sustainableaf.html
B.A. in Sustainable Agriculture includes academic and hands-on courses in animal, plant, and soil sciences, sustainable agricultural techniques and design, livestock systems, organic vegetable production, global agriculture, ecology, permaculture, and draft horse management. Internships, farm projects, and global field studies. Six-ten credit, summer Sustainable Agriculture Semester features hands-on work in tandem with academics, and work with draft animals.
University of Vermont
College of Agriculture and Life Sciences
Department of Plant and Soil Sciences
Hills Agricultural Building
105 Carrigan Drive
Burlington, VT 05405-0082
Mariann Steen or Anne Marie Resnick
802-656-2630
fax: 802-656-4656
e-mail: pss@uvm.edu
Web: http://www.uvm.edu/~pss/
Undergraduate degrees in Ecological Agriculture and in Sustainable Landscape Horticulture. Courses in agroecology, ecological farm management, sustainable fruit production, weed ecology, entomology, plant pathology, soil ecology, composting, permaculture, horticulture, soil science, turf, and forages.
Center for Sustainable Agriculture
63 Carrigan Drive
Burlington, VT 05405
802-656-5459
fax: 802-656-8874
e-mail: sustainable.agriculture@uvm.edu
Web: http://www.uvm.edu/sustainableagriculture
Provides education and outreach to those interested in sustainable agriculture in Vermont and region. Offers conferences, training, pasture walks, videos, factsheets, newsletters and technical assistance. Land Link program brings together farm seekers and owners. Operates the New Farmer Network to assist beginning farmers locate resources.
University of the Virgin Islands
Cooperative Extension Service
R.R. #2, Box 10,000
Kingshill, St. Croix
Virgin Islands 00850-9781
340-692-4060 or 340-692-4080
Web: http://rps.uvi.edu/CES/
or
Agricultural Experiment Station
(address same as above)
Manuel C. Palada, Program Leader
340-692-4020
fax: 340-692-4035
e-mail: mpalada@uvi.edu
Web: http://rps.uvi.edu/AES/Horticulture/Hortweb.htm
or http://rps.uvi.edu/AES/aes_home.html
Programs in integrated pest management, sustainable agriculture and urban gardening; occasional workshops.
Ferrum College
Life Sciences Division
P.O. Box 1000
Ferrum, VA 24088
George Byrd
540-365-4378
e-mail: gbyrd@ferrum.edu
Web: http://www.ferrum.edu/majors/agriculture.htm
Agriculture major offers concentrations in Agroecology, Agribusiness, and General Agriculture. Ferrum College is home to the second oldest environmental science program in the U.S. (contact Dr. Todd Fredericksen (tfrederiscksen@ferrum.edu, 540-365-4360)).
Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University
Department of Crop and Soil Environmental Sciences
Blacksburg, VA 24061-0404
James R. McKenna
540-231-9786
fax: 540-231-3431
e-mail: jamckenn@vt.edu
Web: http://www.cses.vt.edu/
Interdisciplinary environmental science curriculum; environmental science option in the Department of Crop and Soil Environmental Sciences; interdisciplinary program in livestock/forage/crop systems for sustainable agriculture, including research on nutrient management, water quality, grazing systems for beef cattle, pest management systems for insects, diseases and weeds, management of riparian areas, cropping rotations, agroforestry, economics, energetics, agricultural equipment, and expert systems computer simulations.
Virginia State University
Box 9081
Petersburg, VA 23806
Andy Hankins, Extension Specialist-Alternative Agriculture
e-mail: ahankins@vsu.edu
Web: http://www.vsu.edu/pages/1.asp
or http://www.ext.vt.edu/
Agriculture program includes the Department of Agriculture, Virginia Cooperative Extension, Agricultural Research, and the Randolph Farm. The University’s research and demonstration center focuses on developing and refining nontraditional agricultural enterprises and production systems.
Evergreen State College
Lab I
2700 Evergreen Parkway
Olympia, WA 98505
Martha Rosemeyer or Steve Scheuerell
360-867-6646
fax: 360-867-5430 (Attn: Martha Rosemeyer)
e-mail: rosemeym@evergreen.edu or scheuers@evergreen.edu
Web: http://www.evergreen.edu/cell/academics.htm
Programs: Practice of Sustainable Agriculture program includes a practical on-farm component; Ecological Agriculture emphasizes holistic, systems thinking and global agroecosystems; Farm to Table focuses on food systems including organic gardening and food preparation; Food takes a nutritional ecology approach using nutritional biochemistry and genetics. The Center for Ecological Learning and Living (http://www.evergreen.edu/cell/) is an on-campus facility including an organic farm, community gardens, permaculture demonstration site, compost facility, and biodiesel generation (Martha Rosemeyer, rosemeym@evergreen.edu). Other programs include: Ecological Design and Sustainable Building (Rob Knapp, knappr@evergreen.edu), and In Search of Sustainability, which looks at sustainability in our broader society (Nancy Parkes, parkesn@evergreen.edu).
Washington State University
Center for Sustaining Agriculture and Natural Resources
7612 Pioneer Way
Puyallup, WA 98371-4998
253-445-4626
fax: 253-445-4579
e-mail: csanr@wsu.edu
Web: http://csanr.wsu.edu/
or http://csanr.wsu.edu/EducationOpps/
Coordinates research and education programs in Washington that focus on sustainable and natural resource systems.
College of Agricultural, Human and Natural Resource Sciences
Department of Crop and Soil Sciences
Pullman, WA 99164-6420
Hillary K. Templin
509-335-2615
fax: 509-335-8674
e-mail: hillary@cahnrs.wsu.edu
Web: http://academics.wsu.edu/fields/study.asp?id=S_AG
Undergraduate degree program in Crop Science with option in Sustainable Agriculture. Graduate degree program (M.S. and Ph.D.) in Soil Science and Crop Science with ability to conduct research in sustainable or organic agricultural systems.
College of Agricultural, Human and Natural Resource Sciences (CAHNRS)
Agricultural and Food Systems Program
Pullman, WA 99164-6420
Cathy Perillo, Program Director
509-335-2851
Alternate phone contact: CAHNRS Academic Programs Office, 509-335-4562
fax: 509-335-8674
e-mail: cperillo@wsu.edu
Web: http://afs.wsu.edu
or http://academics.wsu.edu/fields/study.asp?ID=ORGAG
or http://academics.wsu.edu/fields/study.asp?ID=PSTMG
Undergraduate degree program with five majors and several options, including Organic Agriculture Systems; and Pest Management Systems.
Wenatchee Valley College and Institute for Rural Innovation and Stewardship
1300 5th Street
Wenatchee, WA 98801
509-662-6810 or 662-2660, ext. 23
Web: http://www.wvc.edu
or http://www.wvc.edu/directory/departments/agriculture/default.asp (select Agriculture Courses or select Tree Fruit Production).
Associate degree program in Sustainable/Organic Fruit Production (fully articulated with Washington State University for B.S. Horticulture-Tree Fruit management option.) Curriculum for fruit crop production focuses on agroecology and sustainability. Forty-five-acre laboratory orchard, certified organic for research, education and demonstration. Research focuses on ecologically sound agriculture systems. Additional short courses, workshops, seminars focusing on sustainable agriculture/sustainable rural communities through the Institute for Rural Innovation and Stewardship (IRIS).
West Virginia University
Agriculture and Natural Resources Program
2078 Agricultural Sciences Building
P.O. Box 6108
Morgantown, WV 26506-6108
Jennifer Williams
304-293-6131, ext. 4239
fax: 304-293-6954
e-mail: JOWilliams@mail.wvu.edu
Web: http://www.wvu.edu/~agexten/sustanag/
or http://www.caf.wvu.edu/~forage/sustag.htm
Extension programs dealing with sustainable agriculture systems, water quality, nutrient management, organic farming, integrated pest management, integrated resource management, and waste utilization.
Organic Research Project
College of Agriculture, Forestry and Consumer Sciences
Division of Plant and Soil Sciences
Agricultural Sciences Building
P.O. Box 6108
Morgantown, WV 26506-6108
William Bryan
304-293-6023, ext. 4329
e-mail: William.Bryan@mail.wvu.edu
Web: http://www.caf.wvu.edu/plsc/organic/
Research and education to support organic growers and gardeners. Research in all aspects of sustainable organic crop production including horticulture, agronomy, soil science, animal science, soil biology, plant pathology, entomology, weed science, and agricultural economics. Farm projects include farm management planning, comparison of whole-farm systems, rotational grazing, rotational crops, companion cropping, and pest management methods for organic crops.
College of Menominee Nation (CMN)
P.O. Box 1179
Keshena, WI 54135
Dr. William Van Lopik, Academic Program Director for Sustainable Development
715-799-5600, ext. 3257
fax: 715-799-5951
e-mail: wvanlopik@menominee.edu
or mcook@menominee.edu
Web: http://www.menominee.edu/
or http://www.sustainabledevelopmentinstitute.org
The Associates of Arts and Sciences degree in Sustainable Development provides the student with a broad-based understanding of renewable resources. Program focuses on a multidisciplinary approach where emphasis courses are designed to foster awareness of and responsibility for these resources. This degree allows students to earn a bachelor's degree by completing the required courses at CMN and finishing the junior and senior level classes at a four-year college or university.
Northland College
1411 Ellis Avenue
Ashland, WI 54806-3999
Clare Hintz
715-682-1492
fax: 715-682-1819
Web: www.northland.edu
e-mail: chintz@northland.edu
Courses include Sustainable Agriculture (ENV//BIO 241), and Sustainable Agriculture Field School (ENV/BIO 250). Supports arranged majors in Sustainable Agriculture including diverse internship opportunities.
University of Wisconsin (Madison)
Center for Integrated Agricultural Systems (CIAS)
College of Agricultural and Life Sciences
1535 Observatory Drive
Madison, WI 53706
608-262-5200
e-mail form: http://www.cias.wisc.edu/contactus.php
Web: http://www.cias.wisc.edu/
Multidisciplinary research and outreach programs include pasture-based farming, value-added enterprise budgets, pesticide reduction strategies for fruit growers, fresh produce production and marketing, specialty crops and value-added agriculture, a sustainable agriculture curriculum, renewing mid-scale farms and agrifood enterprises, and schools for beginning dairy farmers and market growers. CIAS benefits from the leadership of a Citizens Advisory Council and Faculty Associates group. Many faculty associates research and teach courses on sustainable and organic agriculture. Toward a Sustainable Agriculture high school curriculum (http://www.cias.wisc.edu/curriculum/index.htm).
University of Wisconsin (Platteville)
School of Agriculture
Pioneer Farm
29200 College Farm Road
Platteville, WI 53818-3099
608-342-1850
e-mail: pioneerfarm@uwplatt.edu
Web: www.uwplatt.edu/pioneerfarm
or http://www.uwplatt.edu/pioneerfarm/production/agronomy.html
Reclamation, Environment and Conservation major covers the practice of restoration, rehabilitation and enhancement of lands disturbed in the process of the utilization of earth’s resources. Pioneer Farm, a 430-acre working farm, offers students an educational setting to learn about agriculture through classes, research opportunities, employment and on-site housing. Farm practices include precision agriculture, soil conservation methods, and diversified cropping systems.
University of Wisconsin (River Falls)
College of Agriculture, Food and Environmental Sciences
Department of Plant and Earth Science
410 South 3rd Street
River Falls, WI 54022-5001
715-425-3345
fax: 715-425-3785
e-mail: pes@uwrf.edu
Web: http://www.uwrf.edu/college-of-agriculture/welcome.php
or http://www.uwrf.edu/pa/2006/0611/1120065.htm
or http://www.uwrf.edu/college-of-agriculture/majors.php?link=ES
M.S. degree in Crop and Soil Science with option in Sustainable Agriculture. Courses in Organic Food Production Systems; Integrated Pest Management; Agricultural Ecology; Environmental Sustainability; Sustainable Agriculture; and Alternative Energy Systems. Internships available.
University of Wyoming
College of Agriculture
Department of Plant Sciences
Dept. 3354
1000 East University Avenue
Laramie, WY 82071-3354
307-766-3103
fax: 307-766-5549
e-mail: rdelaney@uwyo.edu
or
Department of Renewable Resources
(same address as above)
Denise Manore
307-766-2263
fax: 307-766-6403
e-mail: DManore@uwyo.edu
Web: http://uwadmnweb.uwyo.edu/REGISTRAR/bulletin/1agrewm.html
or http://uwadmnweb.uwyo.edu/REGISTRAR/bulletin/1agaecl.html
or http://www.uwyo.edu/plants/ (see Instructional Disciplines)
Agroecology program integrates courses in the Renewable Resources and Plant Sciences Departments. Graduate programs in the Department of Plant Sciences include research in agroecology and sustainable cropping systems. Courses include organic food production, agroecology, and alternative agriculture.
