Agroecology

The Agroecology Program integrates science-based education, research and outreach focusing on the interface of agriculture, natural ecosystems and urban development. It features specialized undergraduate agroecology courses, field trips, summer internships, graduate fellowships, and training workshops for university students and high school teachers.

Our innovative, science-based curricular program lets students focus on issues in agriculture at the farm, community and regional landscape level. Students and participants are exposed to an intellectual learning environment and to agricultural agencies and research institutions such as the USDA's Agricultural Research Service, along with other research and educational organizations.

Students explore broad spatial agricultural issues including regional water allocation conflicts, urban-rural conflicts, community foodsheds, and geospatial analysis of agricultural resources and system impacts.

Agriculture-Natural Ecosystems-Urban Area interface diagram. Natural-Agriculture interface: water, land, soil, biodiversity; land conversion, pollution. Agriculture-Urban interface: food, jobs, aesthetics; urban sprawl. Urban-Natural interface: ecological services; urban sprawl, pollution.

Horticulture Certificate Program

Prepare for the Florida Nursery, Growers and Landscape Association (FNGLA) Certified Professional Horticulture exam with this 10-week, hands-on program taught by expert FIU faculty. Learn the science and art of growing fruits, vegetables, flowers and ornamental plants while building a career in the nursery and landscape industry.

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