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The UMD Study Abroad Fair is Feb. 1 in the Stamp's Grand Ballroom, 2-5pm. You will be able to meet the instructors of these AGNR courses, ask questions, and hear about some great journeys. Information on scholarships is also available on-line and at the Fair.
Here are a few summer 2023 that may be of interest to ENSP students:
June 4 - June 24
3 credits: AREC306 Farm Management and Sustainable Food Production
Some skills and concepts you will learn in this program
- How to evaluate agricultural sustainability.
- Industrial versus traditional agriculture - the pros and cons of both.
- Agricultural field trips to Kenyan farms.
- Business planning - The production plan, marketing plan, and financial plan.
- Cultural immersion and extracurricular activities
- Nairobi National Park, elephant orphanage, and giraffe center.
- Mombasa coastal city on the Indian Ocean
June 11-July 1
3 credits: AREC 356: Climate-Resilient Development: Vietnam's Mekong Delta Region
Vietnam’s Mekong Delta region has emerged as one of the world’s most productive agricultural areas, resulting in high levels of trade and major progress in poverty reduction. Yet, this region’s people, economy, and infrastructure are highly vulnerable to the impacts of climate change. You will see what this means on the ground and learn about what people are doing to anticipate and respond to these changes.
- Increase your understanding of the multidimensional impacts of climate change on communities in developing countries and how these impacts are perceived by a wide set of stakeholders;
- Gain an understanding of the principles and various applications of climate resilient development planning, policies and programs in relation to agriculture and other sectors of an economy
- Apply critical thinking skills to discern the factors which are influencing the effectiveness of various climate-smart initiatives being supported by the government and international development partners