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Unit 1: Conceptual Framework and Historical Foundations of Sustainable Agriculture

Examples of land-grant university programs addressing sustainable agriculture:

Clemson University, Sustainable Agriculture Program

Iowa State University, Leopold Center for Sustainable Agriculture

North Carolina State University, Center for Environmental Farming Systems

University of Vermont, Center for Sustainable Agriculture

University of California, Agricultural Sustainability Institute

University of California, Center for Agroecology and Sustainable Food Systems

Washington State University, Center for Sustaining Agriculture and Natural Resources

University of Minnesota, Minnesota Institute for Sustainable Agriculture

After browsing the list on this page, and those on the previous pages, think about the institution or organization you work for. How would you rate them in addressing sustainable agriculture issues and topics? What about the professional associations you are involved in? How much are they focusing on agricultural sustainability?