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: P-T)
Pennsylvania
Delaware Valley College
Natural Resources and Biosystems Management Department
700 East Butler Avenue
Doylestown, PA 18901
Barbara D. Muse
215-489-2287
e-mail: Barbara.Muse@delval.edu
Faculty contacts:
Steven DeBroux, 215-489-2332; e-mail: Steven.DeBroux@delval.edu
Jacqueline Ricotta, 215-489-2333; e-mail: Jacqueline.Ricotta@delval.edu
Eve Minson, 215-489-2330, e-mail: Eve.Minson@delval.edu
Web: http://www.delval.edu/registrar/catalog.htm
(See Part Eight. Select Agronomy and Environmental Science or Horticulture) Courses in organic crop science, environmental science, sustainable agriculture, environmental landscape and design, agronomic crops, forage management, integrated pest management, and marketing.
Pennsylvania State University
College of Agricultural Sciences
Department of Crop and Soil Sciences
116 ASI Building
University Park, PA 16802-3504
814-865-6541
fax: 814-863-7043
Web: http://cropsoil.psu.edu/academic/academics.cfm
or http://agsci.psu.edu/
Undergraduate and graduate education in agroecosystems and environmental resource management. Research on alternative cropping, crop rotation, soil monitoring, nitrate leaching, water quality, integrated pest management, intensive pasture systems to enhance dairy farm profitability, and biological controls.
AgroEcology Program
221 Buckhout Laboratory
University Park, PA 16802
Paul A. Backman
814-865-6687
fax: 814-863-7217
e-mail: pbackman@psu.edu or agroecology@psu.edu
Web: http://agroecology.psu.edu
or http://agroecology.psu.edu/coursereq.cfm
The AgroEcology degree includes training in sustainable agriculture and forests, ecosystem sciences, integrated pest management, plant genetics, systems agriculture and more. Graduates are employed by Natural Resources Conservation Service, Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service, agricultural chemistry, and seed industries, crop consulting, etc. Many students continue into related graduate programs at the University.
Environmental Resource Management Program
119 Ag. Administration Bldg.
University Park, PA 16802
Robert D. Shannon, Program Coordinator
814-865-6942
e-mail: rshannon@psu.edu
Web: http://erm.cas.psu.edu
Undergraduate major focused on the conservation, management and sustainability of environmental and natural resources, including courses in water, soil and air quality, best management practices, ecosystems management, environmental law, wetland conservation, and others.
Slippery Rock University
Department of Parks and Recreation/Environmental Education
101 Eisenberg Classroom Building
Slippery Rock, PA 16057
Dr. Dan Dziubek
724-738-2958
fax: 724-738-2938
e-mail: daniel.dziubek@sru.edu
Web: [redesign in progress]
M.S. degree in Park and Resource Management. Courses in sustainable agriculture techniques and practices, permaculture, and natural resources management; workshops and symposiums. The Robert A. Macoskey Center for Sustainable Systems Education and Research (http://www.sru.edu/pages/756.asp) includes an 83-acre demonstration farm.
Wilson College
Environmental Studies Program
105 Warfield Hall
1015 Philadelphia Avenue
Chambersburg, PA 17201
Dr. Edward Wells
717-264-4141, ext. 3413
e-mail: ewells@wilson.edu
and
Richard Alsina Fulton Center for Sustainable Living
Christine Mayer, Program Manager
717-264-4141, ext. 3247
fax: 717-264-1578
e-mail: cmayer@wilson.edu
Web: http://www.wilson.edu/wilson/asp/content.asp?id=235
or http://www.wilson.edu/wilson/asp/content.asp?id=380
Environmental Studies undergraduate major and minor. Course coverage includes sustainable energy, sustainable agriculture, agroecology, organic and sustainable gardening practices, and small-scale gardening. The Richard Alsina Fulton Center for Sustainable Living (http://www.wilson.edu/wilson/asp/content.asp?id=220) facilitates practical training and research and is used to demonstrate sustainable methods of soil improvement, weed and pest control, cover and biointensive cropping, rotation, use of compost and green manures, and alternative fuel research. Related programs include Community Supported Agriculture (CSA) (http://www.wilson.edu/wilson/asp/content.asp?id=205), alternative energy, and solar greenhouse. Resource information center, environmental studies internships, seminars, workshops, and field and lab work.
University of Rhode Island
College of Environment and Life Sciences
Department of Plant Sciences
Woodward Hall, Alumni Avenue
Kingston, RI 02881-0804
Dr. Brian Maynard
401-874-5372
fax: 401-874-2494
e-mail: bmaynard@uri.edu
401-874-2900
fax: 401-874-2259
e-mail: ceec@etal.uri.edu
Web: http://www.uri.edu/cels/
or http://cels.uri.edu/sustainableag/
or http://www.uri.edu/ce/healthylandscapes/
Graduate degrees in Environmental Science with a specialty in Plant Sciences. Cooperative Extension programs feature gardening with trees and shrubs described in the University's publication, Sustainable Trees and Shrubs for Southern New England (http://www.pse.uri.edu/maynard_susplants/html_spl2000/index.htm) a children's environmental program includes Learning Landscapes which highlights sustainable plants and sustainable landscape practice; and Eco-exploration.
Woodvale Farm
W. Alton Jones Campus
Environmental Education Center
401 Victory Highway
West Greenwich, RI 02817-2158
401-397-3304, ext. 6043
fax: 401-397-3293
e-mail: altonjones@uri.edu
Web: http://www.uri.edu/ajc/eec/
Woodvale Farm operates as a day camp and educational field trip destination for elementary schools; children learn about sustainable agriculture, gardening, animal care, colonial history, and ecology; includes livestock, organic gardens, pastures, wetlands, and forests.
Clemson University
Sustainable Agriculture Program
114 Long Hall, Box 340315
Clemson, SC 29634-0315
Dr. Geoff Zehnder, Coordinator
864-656-6644
fax: 864-656-6863
e-mail: zehnder@clemson.edu
Web: http://www.clemson.edu/sustainableag/
The Clemson University Sustainable Agriculture Program provides training and education programs in sustainable agriculture and local food systems for agricultural production and marketing professionals, farmers, and landowners in South Carolina. A campus organic farm is available for experiential learning in sustainable/organic farming practices.
Department of Entomology, Soils, and Plant Sciences
114 Long Hall
Clemson University
Clemson, SC 29634-0315
864-656-3111
Web: http://entweb.clemson.edu/undergrad/sscs.htm
Bachelor of Science degree in Soils and Sustainable Crop Systems with concentrations in Sustainable Crop Production; Soil and Water Environmental Science; and Agricultural Biotechnology.
Plant and Environmental Sciences Graduate Program
272 Plant and Animal Sciences Bldg., Box 340315
Clemson, SC 29634-0315
Dr. Halina Knap, Coordinator
864-656-3523
fax: 864-656-0795
e-mail: hskrpsk@clemson.edu
Web: http://www.clemson.edu/plantenvgrad/INDEX.htm
Interdepartmental M.S. and Ph.D. degrees in a broad range of disciplines including botany, crop science and sustainable agriculture, ecology, molecular genetics, horticulture, plant pathology, plant breeding, plant physiology, weed science, turfgrass and soil sciences.
South Dakota State University
College of Agriculture and Biological Sciences
156 Ag Hall Box 2207
Brookings, SD 57007
605-688-5133
fax: 605-688-5582
e-mail: Academic.Programs@abs.sdstate.edu
Web: http://www.sdstate.org/Academics/CollegeofAgricultureandBiologicalSciences/
or
Dr. Gary Lemme
South Dakota SARE Coordinator
Department of Plant Science
Room 220 Ag Hall
South Dakota State University
605-688-5123
e-mail: gary.lemme@sdstate.edu
Web: http://plantsci.sdstate.edu/
The College of Agriculture and Biological Sciences conducts research on agricultural sustainability and agri-environmental policies. Departments within the College offer Extension and research work on the relationship between farming practices and water quality. Undergraduate and graduate courses include agroecology, agricultural policy, integrated crop management options, resources and environmental economics, alternative farming and food systems, sustainable horticultural practices, organic production systems and water quality.
Sewanee (The University of the South)
Environmental Studies Program
735 University Avenue
Sewanee, TN 37383
931-598-1000
Web: http://www.sewanee.edu/EnvStudies/default.html
or http://www.sewanee.edu/Garden/
Courses in environmental studies include Organic Agriculture; and Ecology, Evolution, and Agriculture. Food for Thought is a summer program in ecology and sustainable agriculture.
Tennessee Technological University
College of Agriculture and Human Sciences
P.O. Box 5165
Cookeville, TN 38505
Pat Bagley, Dean
931-372-3149
fax: 931-372-3150
e-mail: Aghs@tntech.edu
Web: http://www.tntech.edu/aghs/
Courses on Crops in Sustainable Systems (AGRN 3020) and Integrated Pest Management (AGHT 3030).
College of Agriculture and Life Sciences
109 Kleburg Bldg., 2402 TAMU
College Station, TX 77843-2402
979-845-3712
e-mail: aglifesciences@tamu.edu or wearelife@tamu.edu
Web: http://coals.tamu.edu/
Sustainability of agricultural production and conservation of natural resources are major considerations in Extension, research, and resident educational efforts. Undergraduate majors include Agronomy (Plant and Environmental Soil Science); Bioenvironmental Sciences; Ecological Restoration; Environmental Studies; Forestry; Rangeland Ecology and Management; and Renewable Natural Resources. The Institute of Renewable Natural Resources coordinates teaching for research and extension activities. The following entries list selected contacts.
Department of Ecosystem Science and Management
Horticulture/Forest Science Building, Room 305
2138 TAMU
College Station, TX 77843-2138
Dr. Steven Whisenant
979-845-5033
fax: 979-845-6049
e-mail: s-whisenant@tamu.edu
Web: http://essm.tamu.edu/
Department of Soil and Crop Sciences
370 Olsen Boulevard
College Station, TX 77843-2474
David D. Baltensperger, Head
979-845-3041
fax: 979-845-0456
Web: http://soilcrop.tamu.edu/
Department of Wildlife and Fisheries Sciences
210 Nagle Hall
2258 TAMU
College Station, TX 77843-2258
Dr. Thomas Lacher, Head
979-845-5777 (main office)
e-mail: telacher@nature.tamu.edu
Web: http://wfscnet.tamu.edu/
Institute of Renewable Natural Resources
1500 Research Parkway, Suite 110
2260 TAMU
College Station, TX 77843-2260
Dr. Neal Wilkins, Director
979-862-3199
fax: 979-845-0662
e-mail: irnr@tamu.edu
Web: http://irnr.tamu.edu/
Texas Tech University
Department of Agricultural Education and Communications
Campus Box 42131
Lubbock, TX 79404-2131
Dr. Steven Fraze, Department Chair
e-mail: steven.fraze@ttu.edu
806-742-2816
fax: 806-742-2880
Web: http://www.depts.ttu.edu/aged/
or http://www.depts.ttu.edu/aged/SARE%20curriculum.htm
The Sustainable Agriculture in the Southern High Plains Educational Curriculum for high school students contains lesson plans, student workbooks and teacher manuals.
West Texas A&M University
Dryland Agriculture Institute
WTAMU Box 60278
2403 Russell Long Blvd.
Canyon, TX 79016-0001
Bob Stewart, Director
806-651-2299
fax: 806-651-2938
e-mail: bstewart@wtamu.edu
Web: http://www.wtamu.edu/academics/dryland-agriculture-institute.aspx
Graduate research; two-week summer workshop on sustainable agroecosystems and environmental issues.
