Each institution or organization includes contact information and a short program description. U.S. associations and organizations follow this section.
Colleges and Universities (By State: C)
California
Allan Hancock College
Viticulture and Enology Program
800 South College Drive
Santa Maria, CA 93454-6399
Alfredo Koch, Coordinator
805-922-6966, ext. 3760
e-mail: akoch@hancockcollege.edu
Web: http://www.hancockcollege.edu/Default.asp?Page=191
Course on Organic and Biodynamic Viticulture and Winemaking.
Antelope Valley College
Technical Education Division
Agriculture/Park and Landscape Management
3041 West Avenue K
Lancaster, CA 93536
Neal Weisenberger
661-722-6300, ext. 6512
e-mail: nweisenberger@avc.edu
Web: http://www.avc.edu/ (select College Catalog, then go to Agriculture/Park and Landscape Management)
AA Degree in Environmental Horticulture includes course in Environmental Gardening (AGRI 130) using organic and inorganic methods.
Butte College
Agriculture and Environmental Sciences Department
3536 Butte Campus Drive
Oroville, CA 95965-8399
530-895-2551
fax: 530-895-2472
Web: http://www.butte.cc.ca.us/instruction/agr/ag/
The John T. Lyle Center for Regenerative Studies
California State Polytechnic University, Pomona
4105 W. University Drive
Pomona, CA 91768
909-869-5155
e-mail: crs@csupomona.edu
Web: http://www.csupomona.edu/~crs/
Strives to advance the principles of environmentally sustainable living through education, research, demonstration and community outreach. Master in Regenerative Studies (MSRS) integrates a variety of disciplines including agriculture, physical science, environmental design, engineering, and business. Minor in Regenerative Studies. Campus features demonstration strategies including agriculture, solar living and on site energy generation, biodiesel (process and demonstration), waste water management, sustainable architecture, landscape design, and community gardens.
California Polytechnic State University (San Luis Obispo)
Sustainable Agriculture Resource Consortium
and Cal Poly Farm
c/o Horticulture and Crop Science Department
Cal Poly, San Luis Obispo, CA 93407
Hunter Francis, Program Associate
805-756-5086
e-mail: wfrancis@calpoly.edu
Web: http://www.sarc.calpoly.edu
or http://www.sarc.calpoly.edu/programs/sustainable_ag_minor.html
or http://www.calpolyorgfarm.com
A new Sustainable Agriculture minor was inaugurated in 2007. Sustainable agricultural techniques are included in Cal Poly classes on organic agriculture, agritourism, cropping systems, grass-fed beef, Holistic Management, integrated pest management, and soil conservation. A new Sustainable Agriculture minor is expected to be inaugurated in 2007. The Consortium serves as a network for campus and community members to develop collaborative projects in sustainable agriculture. The Cal Poly Organic Farm devotes 11 certified acres to vegetable and fruit production, offers Community Supported Agriculture (CSA) subscriptions, and conducts a year-round, hands-on Organic Enterprise class for Cal Poly students.
B.S. programs in Agricultural Business, Agriscience and Education, and Crops, Horticulture, and Land Resource Management with options in integrated plant systems, animal systems, wildland and range science. Courses include sustainable food production systems and energy alternatives in agriculture. Agribusiness Institute provides training for international visitors in sustainable agriculture, agribusiness, and ecology. The Agricultural Teaching and Research Center (http://www.csuchicoag.org/Agricultural_Teaching_and_Research_Center/ Agricultural_Teaching_and_Research_Center.asp) is an 800-acre diversified farm that includes an organic dairy. The farm is used to evaluate and demonstrate sustainable farming practices.
California State University (Fresno)
College of Agricultural Sciences and Technology
2415 East San Ramon Avenue, MS AS79
Fresno, CA 93740-8033
559-278-2061
fax: 559-278-4496
Web: http://cast.csufresno.edu/
or http://www.csufresno.edu/catoffice/current/enolhd.html
or http://cast.csufresno.edu/ve/
or http://cati.csufresno.edu/
or http://cati.csufresno.edu/verc/
or http://cati.csufresno.edu/cit/
Undergraduate and graduate programs emphasize agricultural sustainability. Department of Viticulture and Enology offers programs and courses in sustainable and value-added viticulture and enology. University Farm Laboratory includes 1083 acres of production, research, and demonstration plots. The California Agriculture Technology Institute (CATI) has a Viticulture and Enology Research Center and a Center for Irrigation Technology.
California State University (Stanislaus)
College of Humanities and Social Sciences
Bizzini Hall C 108A
Mark E. Bender, Professor and Chair, Agricultural Studies
801 West Monte Vista Avenue
Turlock, CA 95382
209-664-6648
fax: 209-664-6649
e-mail: mbender@csustan.edu
Web: http://www.csustan.edu/AgStudies
Web address for the Permaculture page: http://www.csustan.edu/AgStudies/ Permaculture_Conc.htm
B.A. in Agricultural Studies; concentrations include Permaculture. Minor in Agricultural Studies.
College of the Redwoods
Agriculture Program
Math, Science and Engineering Division
7351 Tompkins Hill Road
Eureka, CA 95501-9300
Dr. Tim Baker
707-476-4348
e-mail: tim-baker@redwoods.edu
Web: http://www.redwoods.edu/departments/Agriculture/
Associates Degree and Certificate programs in Agriculture and Plant Sciences. Courses and labs in organic and sustainable agriculture, and sustainable vegetable production. Farm enterprise courses on certified organic College farm.
Diablo Valley College
Biology Department
Horticulture Area
321 Golf Club Road
Pleasant Hill, CA 94523
Michael Lang-Moreland
925-685-1230, ext. 2443
Web: http://www.dvc.edu/ Schedule of Classes (http://www.dvc.edu/schedule/index.htm)
Course in Natural Gardening Systems (HORT-156) includes coverage of biodynamics, permaculture, composting, cover crops, and other techniques. Course in Plant Pests and Diseases (HORT-161) includes coverage of Integrated Pest Management.
Humboldt State University
College of Natural Resources and Sciences
House 18
1 Harpst Street
Arcata, CA 95521
707-826-3619
e-mail: ere_dept@humboldt.edu
Web: http://www.humboldt.edu/~ere_dept/
or
Campus Center for Appropriate Technology (CCAT)
Humboldt State University
Arcata, CA 95521
707-826-3551
e-mail: ccat@humboldt.edu
Web: http://www.humboldt.edu/~ccat/drupal-5/
Courses include Community Agriculture, Sustainable Agriculture, Permaculture, and Organic Gardening. Students operate the Arcata Community Supported Agriculture (CSA) farm. Offers workshops on sustainable agriculture, renewable energy, and appropriate technology.
Modesto Junior College
Agriculture and Environmental Sciences
Agriculture Building, Room 100
435 College Avenue
Modesto, CA 95350
Mark A. Anglin
209-575-6200
fax: 209-575-6199
e-mail: anglinm@mjc.edu
Web: http://virtual.mjc.edu/agens/
Associate Science Degree in Environmental Horticulture. Courses on Environmental Conservation; Geographic Information Systems; and Agriculture, Environment and Society.
Monterey Peninsula College
Life Sciences Division
Ornamental Horticulture Department
980 Fremont Street
Monterey, CA 93940-4799
Cathy Haas
831-646-4123
Web: http://www.mpc.edu/
e-mail: chaas@mpc.edu
Courses in organic gardening within the Ornamental Horticulture Department. Certificate of Achievement (27 units) and Associate of Sciences Degree (60 units) in Ornamental Horticulture.
Mt. San Antonio College
Department of Agricultural Sciences
1100 North Grand Avenue
Bldg. 11A-2
Walnut, CA 91789
Tom Visosky and Audra Lopez
909-594-5611
e-mail: info@mtsac.edu
Web: http://www.mtsac.edu/catalog/ (use search option to locate courses on specific topics)
Courses on sustainable food production; organic gardening; environmental vegetable gardening with emphasis on organic gardening, hydroponic techniques, and other environmental methods; and integrated pest management. Course in care and management of alternative livestock.
Pitzer College
Department of Environmental Studies
Broad Center, no. 214
1050 North Mills Avenue
Claremont, CA 91711-6101
Paul Faulstich
909-621-8818
e-mail: paul_faulstich@pitzer.edu
Web: http://www.prescott.edu/academics/rdp/environmental_studies.html#agroecology
Course in ecological agriculture. Student-managed “Farm Project Garden and Orchard.” The “Firestone Center for Restoration Ecology” focuses on human and tropical ecology, the relation of reforestation with sustainable agriculture/permaculture farming techniques, and community-based education.
Reedley College
Agriculture and Natural Resources Department
995 North Reed Avenue
Reedley, CA 93654
559-638-3641
Web: http://www.reedleycollege.edu/index.aspx?page=150
Associate degree and certificates in Environmental Horticulture; courses in environmental agriculture, organic gardening, and integrated pest management.
Rudolf Steiner College
9200 Fair Oaks Boulevard
Fair Oaks, CA 95628
916-961-8727
fax: 916-961-8731
e-mail: RSC@steinercollege.edu
Web: http://www.steinercollege.org/biodynamics.html
Biodynamic Gardening Workshop Series. One-year apprenticeship in bio-dynamic agriculture. Course in biodynamic gardening. The College’s biodynamic garden produces vegetables for a Community Supported Agriculture (CSA) and includes an herb garden for medicinal plants.
University of California (statewide)
Sustainable Agriculture Research and Education Program (SAREP)
One Shields Avenue
Davis, CA 95616
530-754-7556
e-mail: sarep@ucdavis,edu
Web: http://www.sarep.ucdavis.edu/index.htm
Workshops, information, publications, and grants; Cooperative Extension activities.
University of California (Berkeley)
Center for Sustainable Resource Development
4 Giannini Hall
Berkeley, CA 94720-3100
Dr. Robin Marsh, Academic Coordinator
510-643-1042
fax: 510-643-4483
e-mail: csrd@nature.berkeley.edu
Web: http://www.cnr.berkeley.edu/csrd/home.htm
Research includes natural resource management, integrated pest control, and global sustainable management strategies.
College of Natural Resources
101 Giannini Hall
Berkeley, CA 94720
Keith Gilless, Acting Dean
510-642-7171
e-mail: cnrmain@nature.berkeley.edu
Web: http://www.cnr.berkeley.edu/site/index.php
Undergraduate and graduate programs focus on natural resources, including pest management and sustainable forestry.
College of Natural Resources
Center for Biological Control
101 Giannini Hall
Berkeley, CA 94720
Dr. Kent Daane
559-284-5931
e-mail: daane@uckac.edu
or
Dr. Nicholas J. Mills
510-642-1711
e-mail: nmills@nature.berkeley.edu
Web: http://www.cnr.berkeley.edu/site/index.php
Graduate studies in biological control and integrated pest management.
College of Natural Resources
Department of Environmental Science, Policy and Management
Division of Organisms and Environment
137 Wellman Hall, no. 3114
Berkeley, CA 94720-3114
Carolyn Chee
510-643-7430
fax: 510-643-5438
e-mail: cjchee@nature.berkeley.edu
Web: http://espm.berkeley.edu/
or http://espm.berkeley.edu/divisions/oe.php
Graduate research, courses, and international short courses in the United States and Latin America on agroecology, biological control, and sustainable agriculture.
University of California (Davis)
College of Agricultural and Environmental Sciences
Agricultural Sustainability Institute (ASI)
One Shields Avenue
Thomas P. Tomich, Director
Davis, CA 95616
530-752-3916
fax: 530-754-2829
e-mail: asi@ucdavis.edu
Web: http://asi.ucdavis.edu
Provides a hub that links initiatives and education in sustainable agriculture and food systems across all divisions of the College of Agricultural and Environmental Sciences at UC Davis, across the University of California, and with other partners across the state. ASI includes:
UC ANR Sustainable Agriculture Research & Education Program (SAREP)
UC Davis Russell Ranch Sustainable Agriculture Facility
UC Davis Student Farm (see separate listing)
Advising office for proposed UC Davis undergraduate major in sustainability (targeted to begin fall 2009)
University of California (Davis)
College of Environmental Sciences
Student Farm
One Shields Avenue
Davis, CA 95616
Mark Van Horn
530-752-7645
fax: 530-752-7885
e-mail: mxvanhorn@ucdavis.edu
Web: http://studentfarm.ucdavis.edu
Practical, hands-on sustainable agriculture education through courses, internships, special projects, summer organic farming internship (open to all students and the public) garden-based child/youth-focused education program and research projects. Undergraduate and graduate sustainable agriculture courses and curricula offered in conjunction with others on campus.
Department of Plant Sciences
Plant and Environmental Sciences Building
One Shields Avenue
Davis, CA 95616-8515
Theresa Costa
530-752-1715
fax: 530-752-4361
e-mail: tacosta@ucdavis.edu
Web: http://www.plantsciences.ucdavis.edu/
Undergraduate program in “Agricultural Management and Rangeland Resources” offers a specialization in sustainable production practices; undergraduate program in “Ecological Management and Restoration.”
University of California (Santa Cruz)
Department of Environmental Studies
405 Interdisciplinary Sciences Building
1156 High Street
Santa Cruz, CA 95064
Oriana Hair
831-459-2634
e-mail: envs.undg.ucsc.edu (Undergraduate)
or Marissa Maciel, maciel@ucsc.edu (Graduate)
Web: http://envs.ucsc.edu
or http://envs.ucsc.edu/undergraduate/
Undergraduate interdisciplinary program with focus on agroecology or on sustainable agriculture; graduate courses in agroecology and sustainable agriculture. Twenty-five acre organic farm operated by the Center for Agroecology and Sustainable Food Systems (CASFS), http://casfs.ucsc.edu/.
Center for Agroecology and Sustainable Food Systems (CASFS)
University of California (Santa Cruz)
1156 High Street
Santa Cruz, CA 95064
831-459-3240
fax: 831-459-2799
e-mail: jonitann@ucsc.edu or apprenticeship@ucsc.edu
Web: http://casfs.ucsc.edu/
Manages twenty-five acre organic farm. Undergraduate internships. Six-month on-farm apprenticeship in ecological horticulture; farm tours and on-farm research. Serves as a research, laboratory and training facility for faculty and undergraduate and graduate students.
Colorado State University
College of Agricultural Sciences
Interdisciplinary Studies Program in Organic Agriculture
Web: http://organic.colostate.edu
or http://core.colostate.edu/postdy/MjrcdPOS0607/IP32.pdf
Andy Elliott
Department of Soil and Crop Sciences
C-127 Plant Sciences
Campus Delivery 1170
Fort Collins, CO 80523-1170
970-491-6984
fax: 970-491-0564
e-mail: adriane.elliott@colostate.edu
or
Dr. Harrison Hughes
Department of Horticulture and Landscape Architecture
210 Shepardson Building
Campus Delivery 1173
Fort Collins, CO 80523-1173
970-491-7050
e-mail: hghughes@lamar.colostate.edu
Web: http://organic.colostate.edu/
The “Interdisciplinary Program in Organic Agriculture” is a cooperative effort of four departments (see below) in the College of Agricultural Sciences. The program focuses on the “science of organic agriculture with additional courses specifically focused on organic agriculture production techniques, business management, marketing and decision making.”
Colorado State University
College of Agricultural Sciences
Department of Bioagricultural Sciences and Pest Management
C129 Plant Science Building
Fort Collins, CO 80523-1177
Dr. Thomas Holtzer, Department Head
970-491-5261
fax: 970-491-3862
e-mail: bspm@lamar.colostate.edu
Web: http://www.colostate.edu/Depts/bspm/
M.S. and Ph.D. degree with specializations in Entomology. M.S. and Ph.D. programs of emphasis in Integrated Pest Management. Undergraduate minor in Entomology.
College of Agricultural Sciences
Department of Horticulture and Landscape Architecture
Specialty Crops Program
Campus Delivery 1173
Fort Collins, CO 80523-1173
Frank Stonaker, Director
970-491-7068
fax: 970-491-7745
e-mail: Frank.Stonaker@colostate.edu
Web: http://www.specialtycrops.colostate.edu/
Rocky Mountain Small Organic Farm Project; provides a foundation for experiential learning, and applied organic farming research - focusing on high value specialty crops. Internships are available.
College of Agricultural Sciences
Department of Soil and Crop Sciences
C-127 Plant Sciences
Campus Delivery 1170
Fort Collins, CO 80523-1170
970-491-6984
fax: 970-491-0564
e-mail: Andy Elliott, Adriane.elliott@colostate.edu
Web: http://www.soilcrop.colostate.edu/
Research in organic farming inputs, alternative methods of weed control, direct marketing organic products, sustainable nutrient management of soils, sustainable dryland agroecosystems, and precision agriculture.
Department of Plant Science
Cooperative Extension System
Integrated Pest Management Program
1376 Storrs Road, U-67
Storrs, CT 06269-4067
Dr. Ana Legrand
860-486-0869
fax: 860-486-0682
e-mail: ana.legrand@uconn.edu
Web: http://www.plantscience.uconn.edu/ipm.html
or http://www.plantscience.uconn.edu
Graduate research and other educational opportunities in sustainable agriculture and integrated pest management (IPM). Extension and research work areas include IPM for vegetables, fruits, greenhouse crops, nursery crops, field crops, turfgrass, and invasive species. Programs offered in organic pest management and IPM education for grades K-12. Research facilities include greenhouse complexes and research farm. Summer work positions and internships available with IPM program staff.
