Sustainable Food and Agriculture Concentration

This concentration takes a systems thinking approach to helping students understand the ecological, economic, political and ethical dimensions of food systems.

This concentration takes a systems thinking approach to helping students understand the ecological, economic, political and ethical dimensions of food systems. In local, regional, national and global contexts, students study food production, processing, transport, consumption and waste while learning how to think critically about and act purposefully on development of more sustainable food systems. For students interested in work related to food and agriculture policy, food security, food justice, farming, and the intersection of sustainability with nutrition and food cultures.

Opportunities

All students have opportunities to

  • conduct independent research
  • engage in globally-related activities through coursework and language study at Mason and abroad
  • participate in many forms of public service
  • prepare for their future careers through internships, career-focused minors and other college-to-career activities