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Diverse Farming Systems

Diverse Farming Systems

In this interdisciplinary course, we will critically explore an intersecting literature on agroecology, biodiversity, ecosystem services, diversified farming systems, agroforestry, and farmer's livelihoods. The first part of the course will focus on the application of ecological theory to the study of diverse farming systems including intercropping and agroforestry. The second part will emphasize biodiversity both in terms of how agricultural landscapes affect biodiversity and how biodiversity contributes to the sustainability, productivity and resilience of agroecosystems and farming communities. The last part of the course will cover some of the most salient social issues in diverse farming systems, such as tree and land tenure and gender issues as well as the social rural movements that promote diverse farming systems and agroecology.

School(s)/College(s)
Environment and Sustainability
Course Number(s) UM Course ID Academic Level Credits Sustainability Category*
EAS 553 046241 Graduate 3 Sustainability-Inclusive

Academic Terms

YearSession(s)
2024Fall
2023Fall
2022Fall