The Sustainable Agriculture and Food Systems (SAFS) undergraduate specialization program fosters active learning about agriculture and food systems. Agriculture, the science of farming, provides us with the food and fibers that we need. The food system is the lifecycle of the food, including production, processing, distribution, consumption and waste management. The concept of sustainable agriculture and food systems is characterized by the long-term viability of the ecological, social and economic aspects of the system. Using real-world examples and the experiences of faculty and students, SAFS explores contemporary food system issues from the community to the international scale.
What is a Specialization?
Specializations are interdiciplinary academic programs that ANY MSU undergraduate can elect to take. Specializations are similar to minors in that they focus on an area of study, but are unique in that the courses included in specializations span several departments or colleges at MSU.
Electing to take a speciIalization does not affect your degree requirements. If you don't complete the requirements for a specialization by the end of your academic career, then the specialization will not be included on your transcript, but it will not keep you from graduating.