Bachelor of Science in Sustainable Food & Farming
University of Massachusetts-Amherst

Program Details

The fully online B.S. in Sustainable Food and Farming is designed for those who are intrigued by sustainable agriculture and possible careers in this field. The major offers flexibility in designing a personal program of study, allowing students to focus on vegetable, fruit and animal systems, permaculture, whole farm production and marketing, agricultural education, public policy, advocacy, community development and more. The self-designed, hands-on internship is an enjoyable experiential component of this program that is optional, but highly recommended.

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100% Online

School Accreditation & Licensing

University of Massachusetts-Amherst is accredited by:

New England Commission of Higher Education (NECHE)

Program Requirements & Restrictions

Minimum Education

High School or Equivalent

Recommended GPA

2.7 or above (4.0 scale)

Admission Tests

ACT/SAT, Proof of English Language Proficiency (International Students)

Application Requirements

Official High School Transcript/GED Score, Recommendation/Reference Letter(s), Resume/CV, Statement of Purpose/Intent