Innovators

hcrphoto.macdonald@mcgill.ca — Tue, 02 Oct 2018 18:50:45 +0000

Many innovators across the Faculty of Agricultural and Environmental Sciences are working on projects to improve food security.

What follows is a snapshot of some of the interesting projects developed in recent years by students and mentored by faculty. Some of these projects are realized through coursework, such as the Faculty’s Food Product Development course; other projects grow out of research work.

Academic Programs

hcrphoto.macdonald@mcgill.ca — Fri, 08 Apr 2011 13:28:54 +0000

Image by Margot Rioux. Undergraduate Programs BSC(AgEnvSc) Major in Global Food Security

Global food insecurity and hunger are present everywhere around the world: from urban slums and isolated communities in the developing world, to cities in industrialized countries. Defeating hunger and food insecurity is possible. It needs people who can think, evaluate, and then propose action. Choose the Global Food Security Program and be part of the solution! This major will provide you with a broad background, preparing you to work for governments and non-governmental organizations as well as in the public and private sectors.

This program offers you the unique opportunity to combine your studies in many different areas. You will learn about issues such as public health and food safety, international development, water resources and environmental sciences, as well as agriculture and nutrition. It is a combination of coursework and practical experience, including the option to participate in a hands-on experience in a developing country. You will meet the locals and work with them, developing projects in their communities. These activities are designed to help you deal with the challenges facing the world in achieving food security.

For more information, please contact the bsc-advisor.agenvsc [at] mcgill.ca (student advisor).

To learn more about this program:

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Suggested Specialization: International Agriculture

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Career paths include:

International development
International research and project management
Policy Analyst - food and agriculture
Food safety and public health policies
Government, non-government and international institutions
Agri-business management

For more career options, visit CaPS Field Studies

Field studies provide practical experience and a chance to integrate and apply knowledge gained in the classroom.

Sustainable Agriculture & Food Security in Guatemala

This is a 3-credit intensive course that includes travel and/or attend lectures/field visits on each day of the course.

Experience tropical cropping systems, from industrial export crops to traditional Mayan milpa systems, through interactions with local field professionals, farmers, community members and professors. Assess the impact of these systems on food security and the environment in Guatemala.

Note: AGRI 325 Sustainable Agriculture and Food Security in Guatemala is taught in odd-numbered summers. The course will next be offered in summer 2027. Learn about Sustainable Agriculture and Food Security in Guatemala

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hcrphoto.macdonald@mcgill.ca — Thu, 07 Apr 2011 19:12:48 +0000

Welcome to the Margaret A. Gilliam Institute for Global Food Security

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Innovators

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