This interdisciplinary program involves faculty research projects, undergraduate courses and internships, and community partnerships on a broad range of topics in sustainability, agriculture, and food. Central to the program is a long-standing hands-on course on "Organic Farming" and the newly-established student-run "Crimson Clover Farm". We are currently seeking grant funding to scale up our program.
More information on our program
Please contact Dr. Joe Brown (joebrown(at)bama.ua.edu) or Dr. Catherine Roach (croach(at)nc.ua.edu) to find out about student internship opportunities for 2009-2010.
Things you will learn
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Grow veggies and flowers using sustainable methods: no chemical pesticides or herbicides and all-natural fertilizers
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How to sell produce at the market to make a living for yourself
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How to feed yourself and your community and take back real local food!
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How to work hard and feel good about it
Class credit for internships
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Credit options are available through independent studies
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1.0 credit hours per 40 hours on the farm
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Credit can be applied in Fall semester (helps with tuition)
Why you should do it
