Organic Agriculture
Interdisciplinary Minor
The Organic Agriculture Interdisciplinary minor allows students to study holistic methods for food production that promote and enhance agro-ecosystem health, including biodiversity, biological cycles, and soil biological activity. The focus of this program is on the science of organic agriculture with additional courses specifically focused on organic agriculture production techniques, business management, marketing, and decision making. Experiential learning is a critical part of this field of study and found in many levels in discussions, laboratories, and, most importantly, internship experiences.
visit the CSU Course Catalog to learn more about coursework and requirements.
WHAT YOU’LL LEARN
- Skills and knowledge to solve problems in precision agriculture and biotechnology
- How to utilize advanced information technology to drive decision making in crop production, soil and environmental management, and to develop new technologies
- Gain a deep understanding of the variety of agriculture around the world, and graduate with the knowledge and skills to address global food production challenges
- Understand new technologies that enable unprecedented abilities to develop varieties of crops that are more nutritious, resilient to climate change and disease resistant to enable sustainable agriculture
- Functions of soil organisms and their interactions with each other and the soil physical and chemical environment
- Techniques to help restore our soils and prevent further degradation
Where You’ll Find Us
CSU Horticulture Center
A center for teaching, research and extension for horticulture and landscape programs.
Nutrien Agricultural Sciences Building
CSU's new home for Colorado agriculture, student aspirations and agricultural innovation for global impact.
Agricultural Research and Development Center
Work directly with crops and livestock at this research and teaching complex — one of ten around the state.
Related Interests
- Alternative Agriculture
- Ecology
- Environmental Science
- Natural Resources
- Soil and Crop Management
Related Careers
- Education
- Entrepreneurship
- Environmental or Crop Consulting
- Government Agencies and Non-Profits Organizations
- Organic Food Production
- State and National Park Services Seed, Chemical, or Fertilizer Companies
Contact Us
We offer advising to students in horticulture, environmental horticulture, landscape architecture majors and minors, and the organic agriculture minor.
Academic Success Coordinator Names A-K
Bria Dunnigan
Nutrien Agriculture Sciences Building – Room 283
For more information, contact Bria Dunnigan for Horticulture and Landscape Architecture Undergraduate majors.
Academic Success Coordinator Names L-Z
Katherine Isaacson
Nutrien Agriculture Sciences Building – Room 284
For more information, contact Katherine Isaacson for Horticulture and Landscape Architecture Undergraduate majors.
Department Advisor
Chris Amerman
Plant Sciences – Room C138
For more information, contact Chris Amerman, Academic Success Coordinator for the Soil and Crop Sciences Undergraduate Major.