Program Overview

University of Maryland Institute of Applied Agriculture

The Institute of Applied Agriculture (IAA) at the University of Maryland offers various programs in agriculture and natural resources. The programs are designed to provide students with hands-on production skills and expertise in business management, preparing them for careers in agriculture that foster environmental, economic, and social sustainability.

Programs Offered

• Undergraduate programs:
  • Agricultural Business Management
  • Agricultural Leadership & Communication
  • Sustainable Food Systems
  • Environmental Stewardship
  • Ornamental Horticulture
  • Landscape Management
  • Golf Course Management
  • Turfgrass Management
  • Sports Turf Management
  • Add-On Certificate
• Agriculture Forward programs:
  • Advising
  • Agriculture & Resource Economics
  • Animal & Avian Sciences
  • Environmental Science & Policy
  • Environmental Science & Technology
  • Plant Science & Landscape Architecture

Sustainable Food Systems Program

The Sustainable Food Systems program at the IAA combines hands-on production skills with expertise in business management, preparing students for careers in agriculture that foster environmental, economic, and social sustainability. The program offers in-depth courses about sustainability, crops, livestock, soils, food systems, and more.

Program Details

• In-depth courses about sustainability, crops, livestock, soils, food systems, etc.
• Entrepreneurial and management education is directed toward food system careers.
• Hands-on learning inside and outside the classroom.
• Networking with industry professionals.
• An affordable education supported with scholarships and financial aid.
• The rich resources of the University of Maryland.
• An academic community with small class sizes and supportive advising.

2-Year Plan for Sustainable Food Systems

The 2-Year Plan for Sustainable Food Systems provides students with a comprehensive education in sustainable food systems, including courses in sustainability, crops, livestock, soils, food systems, and more.

University Policies

University programs, activities, and facilities are available to all without regard to race, color, sex, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, marital status, age, national origin, political affiliation, physical or mental disability, religion, protected veteran status, genetic information, personal appearance, or any other legally protected class.