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2025

Cathedrals, Castles, Culture and Cuisine-Sustainable, Safe & Nutritious Food and Agriculture in France- Summer

Program dates and itinerary are tentative and subject to change.

With the growth of the world鈥檚 population and the increasing awareness that our natural resources are limited, development of sustainable systems to produce food is essential. Globally, the food industry is one of the largest industrial sectors, consumes tremendous amounts of energy and water, and can result in large quantities of waste; thus food has a critical impact on the environment, including greenhouse gas emissions and climate change.

Austria and Germany Equestrian Program - May

Program dates and itinerary are tentative and subject to change. More information coming soon.

Tour the farms and regions of Germany and Austria to learn about international opportunities and guidelines in related equestrian events such as jumpers, eventers and western all-around horses.

Touring the Austrian and German riding associations enables students to compare and contrast American versus European techniques, governance and styles.

Spring Break in the UK (Edinburgh and London): Economics and Politics of the UK post-BREXIT - Spring Break

Program dates are tentative and subject to change

Service Learning Trip to Uganda - Spring Break

Program dates are tentative and subject to change

Empowering Future Leaders in Sustainable Development through Service Learning in Rural Uganda - Summer 2025

Program dates are tentative and subject to change

Dean's Global Agriculture and Food Leadership Program to Rome - Summer

Program dates are tentative and subject to change

Animal and Dairy Science in the Netherlands - May

Program dates are tentative and subject to change

Heritage Livestock - United Kingdom - May

Program dates are tentative and subject to change

Tour the farms and regions of the United Kingdom to learn about purebred livestock and breed development and to see where many animal breeds originated. Visits to multiple rare breed farm parks will allow students access to more than 25 rare breeds of cattle, pigs, sheep, horses and goats. Additional stops include a visit to Haven Herefords to see the oldest breeding herd of Hereford Cattle in the world, and a visit to Ballindalloch castle to see the oldest Aberdeen Angus herd in the world.

Natural History of Madagascar - Spring Break

Program dates are tentative and subject to change

Students will travel to Antananarivo, the capital of Madagascar. We will spend 3-4 days each exploring the rainforest along the eastern coast of Madagascar and the spiny forest in southwestern Madagascar. There will be an in-country flight from Antananarivo to Toliara as we move between the rainforest and spiny forest regions. The trip will include guided hikes in national parks and private nature reserves where students will learn about the natural history, plants, and wildlife of these contrasting forest types.

Agricultural Production, Business and Trade in Argentina - Spring Break

Program dates are tentative and subject to change

Enhance your understanding of production and competition in agricultural world markets!

Students will analyze production agriculture (a typical farm or ranch), business, and trade in Argentina and compare them with respect to the U.S.聽Pre-departure orientation will familiarize students with the history, culture, politics, geography, soils, agriculture, economy, and trade of Argentina.

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