PhD in Sustainable Agriculture in Ames United States | Iowa State University

Our interdisciplinary program is grounded in agricultural science while enabling students to bridge conventional academic divides. As the pioneering U.S. institution to grant both MS and PhD degrees in Sustainable Agriculture, we uniquely provide a graduate curriculum that genuinely integrates biological, social, and economic dimensions of sustainability.
Learning Objectives:
Develop skills to formulate problems and pose essential questions about agricultural sustainability
Understand both ecological and socioeconomic factors influencing sustainable agriculture
Gain cross-disciplinary expertise in sustainable agricultural practices
Recognize the historical development of agricultural sustainability efforts
Cultivate teamwork and cooperative problem-solving abilities
Apply systems thinking and other methodologies to tackle intricate agricultural challenges
Evaluate various problem-solving techniques while demonstrating ethical leadership and innovative vision