生态农业专业致力于将生态概念应用于环境友好型食品生产。了解如何以可持续和生态合理的方式生产食物。通过我们的有机农场实习，实习和实地考察，为自然科学和实践经验奠定坚实的基础。在全国范围内，对了解有效农业原理并将其应用于农业的专业人员的需求在不断增长。生态农业专业将生态学，植物科学，土壤科学，昆虫学，经济学和政策学课程与经验学习实习相结合，以创建受过教育的专业人员。生态农业专业的学生对包括园艺和农作物在内的多样化农业体系很感兴趣。生态是整合课程工作并将课程联系在一起的统一线程。该计划基于UVM的植物和土壤科学
The Ecological Agriculture major focuses on applying ecological concepts to environmentally friendly food production. Learn how to produce food in a sustainable and ecologically-sound manner. Gain a solid foundation in the natural sciences and practical experience through our organic farm practicum, internships, and field trips. Nationally there is a growing need for professionals who understand and apply effective principles to agriculture. The Ecological Agriculture major integrates course work in ecology, plant science, soil science, entomology, economics, and policy with an experiential learning internship to create educated professionals. Ecological Agriculture students are interested in diversified agriculture systems that include horticultural and agronomic crops. Ecology is the uniting thread that integrates the course-work and ties the curriculum together. The program is based in UVM's Plant and Soil Science Department, where faculty advisors help students select courses and develop learning experiences that match their interests and career goals. All students who enroll in the major must complete the basic core curriculum for the College of Agriculture and Life Sciences (CALS), which includes courses in communications and technology. In addition students complete courses within the program, such as plant biology, ecology, plant and soil science, economics, and policy. Summer course offerings provide students experience during the Vermont growing season.