In an effort to support local agricultural interests and provide skilled workers for one of the region’s primary economic drivers, the University of Maine at Presque Isle has established a new sustainable agriculture concentration within the Environmental Science and Sustainability Program. This is the only agricultural-related bachelor’s degree program being offered north of Orono.
This line of study prepares graduates for many different types of agriculture-related ventures, from large commercial farms to small, diversified farms to other agri-businesses.
The Environmental Science and Sustainability Program has an agreement with the University of Maine Cooperative Extension to have two of their faculty members at the Presque Isle farm collaborate with UMPI faculty and contribute course materials.
For more information about the new Sustainable Agriculture concentration, call Dr. Johnston at 768-9652.
