The Trent University Sustainable Agriculture & Food Systems (SAFS) Bachelors Degree is designed for students passionate about addressing critical global challenges in food production and security. You will explore the complex interplay between agriculture, the environment, and society, gaining a deep understanding of how food systems function from local farms to international markets. This program is ideal if you are driven to innovate and create more responsible, equitable, and viable food futures, equipping you with essential knowledge in areas like agroecology and food policy.
You will study this undergraduate program full-time on campus over four years, engaging with a curriculum that integrates foundational science credits in biology and earth sciences with specialised SAFS courses. Your learning will involve hands-on experience, potentially including work at the Trent Experimental Farm, and will culminate in a significant project or dissertation. You will graduate with the analytical skills and practical understanding needed to pursue diverse career paths in sustainable food production, policy development, community food initiatives, and agricultural research.