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Sustainable Food Systems Certificate

Undergraduate Certificate

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 certificate?

Students who complete this program have a competitive advantage in careers associated with any and all aspects of the food system. Here are just some of their career choices:

  • Food System Development Coordinator
  • Food and Climate Advocate
  • Farm-to Institution Coordinator
  • Farm Manager
  • Nutrition Educator
  • Organic Advocacy Organization Administrator
  • Policymaker
  • Extension/Education & Outreach Coordinator
  • Registered Dietitian (Master’s degree needed)
  • Organic Certifier
  • Permaculture Designer
  • School/Community Garden Manager
  • Food or Water Policy Researcher
  • Market Gardener
  • Teacher

What will this program look like?

Food system perspectives are emerging to ensure our food security and well-being in the face of inequities, the profound impact of human-induced climate change, and increased pressure on natural resources and organisms. The Sustainable Food Systems Certificate is grounded in the Food & Agriculture Organization of the United Nations 10 Elements of Agroecology.

This 20-credit certificate will be available to all Prescott College undergraduate students from any major and provides an incentive for students across the curriculum to consider accelerating into our MA in Transformative Food Systems.

Key program information

Start Date(s):
August 19, 2025

Application Deadlines:
On-Campus:
August 8, 2025

Orientation:
On-Campus
August 14, 2025

Application Checklist

  • Completed Application
  • Official transcripts
  • List of References
  • Essay

Admissions & Apply

Careers & Opportunities

Career Pathways

The Sustainable Food Systems Certificate leads to so many possibilities. Here are just a few:

  • Food System Development Coordinator
  • Agricultural Extension Agent
  • Food Service Director
  • Food Hub Manager
  • Local Food Procurement Specialist
  • Food Recovery Coordinator
  • Farm-to-Table Program Coordinator
  • Farm-to-School Program Coordinator
  • Farmers’ Market Manager
  • Organic Materials Review Institute
  • Project Director, Non-Profit Organization
  • Agricultural Business Management / Entrepreneurship
  • Agricultural Researcher
  • Agricultural Services and Support
  • Administrator
  • Nonprofit Food and Nutrition Program Manager
  • Food Policy Coordinator
  • Climate Initiatives Program Officer
  • Youth Education Programmer
  • Urban Agriculture Coordinator

Career Planning

Our student success team works with you to map out a plan that works, for your goals and your life. There are many ways to get where you’re going, and we’ve seen it all!

Are you interested in being part of our community?

One thing we all have in common is our passion – passion for helping others, passion for the environment, passion for social justice and a passion for a different kind of learning experience.