Sustainable Food Systems

Why this program?

Food insecurity and inequity has risen dramatically due to human-induced climate change and increased pressure on natural resources and organisms. It’s imperative that we ensure a healthy food system, in every way it nourishes us: growing, harvesting, processing, distributing, marketing, consuming, and waste. You want to not only study food systems, but learn how to lead the way in sustaining all living beings now and in the future.

What can you do with this degree?

Our students are well-positioned to participate in most accelerated masters programs at Prescott College, such as Master of Science in Sustainable Food Systems (MSFS). Graduates of this degree have a competitive advantage in careers associated with any and all aspects of the food system. Here are just some of their career choices:

What will this program look like?

Our program is based on the UN Food & Agriculture Organization’s “10 Elements of Agroecology,” which looks to build healthy food systems with environmental, economic, and social resilience to face climate and other mounting challenges. Interdisciplinary by design, take courses across several Prescott College departments (see courses that begin with: ENV, SCD, CRS, HDP, EDU and ALE). Learn how to produce food in your communities with emphasis on localized, urban, and suburban farming systems. Gain ecological literacy through studying diversity, synergies and efficiencies in agroecological systems. Gain global and cultural literacy by examining human and social values and how they are expressed in culture and food traditions. Learn to apply your skills through knowledge and hands-on community engagement.