The University of Vermont · University of California, Santa Cruz · Program in Community and Agroecology (PICA) · Community Agroecology Network (CAN) · Heifer International

Place:             The University of Vermont, Burlington, VT, U.S.A.

Dates:               5-19 July, 2009

This year’s International Agroecology Short Course has a special focus on conceptualizing and applying participatory action research (PAR) approaches in agroecology to develop and support sustainable food systems. In addition to providing a solid introduction to the field of agroecology, the course presents a critical overview of participatory approaches and methods, illustrated with long-term, ongoing PAR processes in the U.S., Latin America and Spain.  This year’s setting in beautiful Vermont will allow participants to learn about one of the strongest locally-driven food systems in the United States.

For more information, watch this website for updates, or contact Ernesto Mendez at Ernesto.Mendez@uvm.edu