SARE National Continuing Education Program in Sustainable Agriculture

This continuing education program is designed primarily for Cooperative Extension and Natural Resource Conservation Service personnel (particularly new staff members), and other agricultural, natural resource and community development professionals. It emphasizes core concepts and a basic understanding of sustainable agriculture, its goals and its relevance to every farming and ranching operation – large or small.

The program includes five courses, available free of charge. Courses 1 and 2 are offered now through the eXtension online campus. The remaining courses are in development.

Sustainable Agriculture: Basic Principles and Concept Overview (Course 1 info)
Strategic Farm/Ranch Planning and Marketing (Course 2 info)
Agroecology (in development)
Participatory Research and Education Skills (in development)
Program Planning Skills and Professional Development (in development)

Courses are presented online in an interactive, Web-based format and include a variety of activities, real-life examples and links to other Web sites that offer information, resources, and assistance to help you in your work. Courses will be self-guided and self-paced so you can complete them on your own schedule.

Learn more about how to register for Courses in this series.

For more information about sustainable agriculture courses and workshops in your area, contact the SARE sustainable agriculture coordinator in your state.

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