The Sustainable Agriculture Education (SAgE) Emphasis, Associate of Arts (A.A.) or Associate of Science (A.S.) degree integrates the study of food production methods and food systems models for sustainable bioregions. Study and apply an ecological approach to small–scale agriculture from a bioregional perspective while analyzing and evaluating the cultural, political, and economic dynamics that influence the sustainability of food systems. Bioregional Food Systems course topics include: Agroecology: An Ecological Approach to Agriculture, Soil Science and Conservation, Ecological Urban Food Production [or] Agroforestry: Trees in Agricultural Landscapes, Food Systems Analysis [or] Food Culture and Politics, Bioregional Food Systems Careers Seminar, Internship or Research in Sustainable Agriculture.