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Education

ACRE is committed to advancing education in agriculture and conservation through innovative programs that prepare students for impactful careers. By integrating interdisciplinary coursework, hands-on learning, and cutting-edge research opportunities, ACRE equips students with the knowledge and skills to address complex challenges in sustainability and food security. Supported by partnerships with industry leaders, ACRE offers specialized training in areas such as conservation entrepreneurship, agricultural technology, and ecological management, fostering the next generation of leaders ready to drive progress in these critical fields.

Minor in Agriculture Studies

This is an interdisciplinary minor to prepare students to pursue professional STEM careers in the agricultural industry.

Ducks Unlimited Ecology Conservation & Management (BIOL 4093)

Undergraduate: Introduction to ecological principles and wildlife management and provides a variety of preparatory content and resources designed to prepare individuals to earn the Ducks Unlimited Ecology Conservation & Management certification.

Introduction to Agriculture Studies (BIOL 1009)

Undergraduate: Emphasizes interdisciplinary and systematic approaches to studying agricultural life sciences, agricultural conservation and sustainability, food science, agricultural data, and supply chain traceability.

Discover Conservation Entrepreneurship

Conservation entrepreneurship represents the research, innovation, and implementation of sustainable solutions to reduce the ecological impact of human activity while supporting thriving agricultural ecosystems that ensure food security and economic vitality.

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