Program Overview

Programs

Discover future-focused programs at Dalhousie's Faculty of Agriculture, preparing students for careers in environmental and agricultural sciences.

Programs Overview

• Undergraduate programs
  • FAFU-Dal 4+0 Joint Degree Program
• Graduate programs
• Scholarships and funding
  • Undergraduate funding
  • Graduate funding
• Certificates
  • Animal Welfare
  • Aquaculture
  • Food Bioscience
  • Integrated Pest Management
  • Nutrient Management Planning
  • Organic Agriculture
  • Technology Education
• Extended Learning
  • Courses and Programs
  • Certificates
  • Industry Training
  • Information for students
  • Teaching opportunities
• Indigenous Student Access Pathway

Departments

Discover Dalhousie's Agriculture departments in Truro, NS. Study animal science, aquaculture, business, engineering, and environmental sciences.

Departments Overview

• Animal Science and Aquaculture
  • Programs
  • Research
  • Faculty and staff
• Business and Social Sciences
  • Programs
  • Research
  • Faculty and staff
• Engineering
  • Programs
  • Research
  • Faculty and staff
• Plant, Food, and Environmental Sciences
  • Programs
  • Research
  • Faculty and staff

Student Experience

Discover student life at the Agricultural Campus, learn about life in Truro and get involved with our clubs, varsity sports, events, and more.

Student Experience Overview

• Expand your learning
  • Experiential and work integrated learning
  • Study abroad
  • Module courses (MSc students)
• Get involved
• Student support and advising
  • Undergraduate support and advising
  • Graduate support and advising

Research

Explore agricultural research at Dal's Faculty of Agriculture, with cutting-edge facilities and global partnerships advancing sustainability and technology.

Research Overview

• Our researchers
• Research laboratories, groups, and facilities
• Animal Care
• Industry Collaboration

International Development and Food Security in Kenya

This three-credit hour course is an opportunity for students to study introductory topics in international development, with a focus on agriculture and rural development.

Course Description

The objective of this course is to deepen the understanding of food security issues in the East African country of Kenya and link these to wider debates on agriculture and global sustainability, all while gaining applied development experience working with colleagues on the ground in Kenya.

• Topics may be defined by the individual student, a group of students, or faculty.
• The course is conducted by classes, tutorials, assignments, readings, and/or other appropriate activities.
• Students are encouraged to use international travel or study opportunities as a focus for the course, but this is not required.
• Topics must be supervised by a faculty member in the proposed area of interest and approved by the Department Head of Business and Social Science.

Why Kenya?

Dalhousie University's Faculty of Agriculture is committed to dedicating its strategic focus to addressing the significant challenges to local and global sustainability, food security, and health and well-being in alignment with the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals.

What You Will Learn

Activities can include:

• Visits to open-air markets
• Visits to smallholder and outgrower farms
• Visit to Kionyo Tea Factory
• Safaris in Nairobi and Meru National Parks
• Visits to Isiolo county and open-air pastoralist markets
• Visits to avocado and flower farms

Funding Assistance

Students are invited to submit an application to the Study/Work International Fund (SWIF). SWIF provides financial assistance to Dalhousie and King's students who want to take part in an international field course or study abroad. There is a maximum award of $2,000 CAD per applicant. Deadlines for submitting your funding application vary depending on the term of your international experience.