Welcome
Back, all you may be interested in these two courses about Sustainable
Agriculture and Environment in Nicaragua. ANSC371 meets Tuesdays during
the Fall semester, and the second course, ANSC 372 is the travel course in
January.
To Enroll, email rkohn@umd.edu
Sustainable
Agriculture and Environment in Nicaragua
Seminar (ANSC 371, 1 credit) Wed. 4:00 to 5:15 ANSC 0402
Travel Abroad (ANSC 372, 2 credits) Jan. 3-17, 2023
This two-part course will discuss the effects of colonialism and systemic racism on the people and environment of Nicaragua. It will include a broad range of topics relating to the history and current situation in Nicaragua, land reform, agricultural practices, food security, food sovereignty (domestic food production), and environmental protection.
In the travel-abroad course you will practice
hands-on techniques in agroecology, visit farms, and explore eco-tours. You
will swim in a pristine volcanic lake, ride horseback in cloud forests, and observe
turtle hatching. A major focus will be techniques to decrease impacts of
climate change, and to decrease greenhouse gas emissions while
mitigating poverty and maintaining food sovereignty. Nicaragua produces 90% of
the food it consumes and exports beef, coffee,
and fruit among other items. Per capita greenhouse gas emissions are one
eighth as high as for the US. You will learn how they are able
to achieve these stunning accomplishments.
The course is offered in conjunction with the Nicaraguan farm organization
Friends of ATC (Association of Rural Workers). Speakers will include US and
Nicaraguan experts representing different sectors of society and discussing
the Nicaraguan revolution and how their economic model allows them to
address climate change while decreasing poverty and improving food security
and food sovereignty.
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