SIT Study Abroad IHP: Food Systems: Agriculture, Sustainability, and Justice
Location
Multiple Locations +4
- United States of America
- Ecuador
- Quito
- Malawi
- Spain
- Barcelona
Term
Fall, Spring
Subject Areas
Agriculture
Conservation and Preservation
Culinary Arts
Economics
Environmental Studies
Food Science and Nutrition
Life Sciences
Political Science
Social Sciences
Sociology
Sustainable Development
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Need-based funding, Merit-based funding, General grants/scholarships, BIPOC funding
Health & Safety
Apr 23, 2024
Jan 13, 2020
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About Program
Rising global temperatures and growing populations are straining food availability and access. Journey from Georgia in the United States to Ecuador, Spain, and Malawi, as you study how food production, distribution, and consumption are affected by climate change, global trade, and historic inequalities. Learn from farmers, activists, and policy experts about alternative farming practices, government programs, and innovative food safety and trade regulations. Across continents, explore the importance of celebrating food and examine gastronomy as a key driver of economic growth. Uncover solutions that offer the most promise for sustainable food futures at local, national, and global levels.
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Diversity & Inclusion
Program Highlights
- Investigate the history and legacy of plantation agriculture in the U.S. South.
- Explore the diversity of Ecuador’s agricultural centers from the Amazon to the Andes.
- Witness agroecological farming practices amid increasing climate uncertainty on smallholder farms in Malawi.
- Experience Spain’s culinary traditions, artisanal methods, and family farming.
