Organic and Sustainable Agriculture

College of Agricultural, Human, and Natural Resource Sciences

Department of Agricultural and Food Systems

Study innovative agricultural systems to produce ecologically mindful and profitable foods, as well as marketing approaches to meet the global demand for organic and sustainable foods. 

Campuses:

  • Everett
  • Global Campus (Online)
  • Pullman

Degree Types:

  • Bachelor's
  • Certificate
  • Graduate Certificate

Highlights

  • The Eggert Family Organic Farm, a 30-acre interdisciplinary organic farm and community center, with produce distributed through an on-campus food service, a local food co-op, a regional food hub, and an on-campus farm stand at WSU Pullman 
  • Greenhouses, farms, research centers, and other facilities available on campus and throughout the state 
  • First program of its kind to be offered in the nation 
  • Participate in undergraduate research guided by renowned faculty 
  • Blend of classroom instruction and hands-on field experience 

Career

With an Organic and Sustainable Agriculture degree, you can work in: 

  • Organic certification inspection and food production consulting 
  • Organic crop and seed sales and marketing 
  • Organic dairy production and sustainable farm management 

Transfer Students

WSU accepts credit from Advanced Placement, International Baccalaureate, and CLEP exams, associate degrees, Running Start and more.  

You’re considered a transfer student at WSU if you’ve received college credit post-high school.  

Use our Transfer Course Search Tool to determine what courses you need to take at your current institution to transition to WSU smoothly. 

Admission to WSU and admission to your desired major are two separate processes. Contact your academic department for specific requirements and prerequisites unique to your major.   

Scholarships

Complete the General Scholarship Application to be eligible for 700+ WSU scholarship programs, including ones specifically for a major you’re interested in. Use our search tool to find more scholarships outside WSU.  

Fill out the FAFSA (Free Application for Federal Student Aid) or WASFA (Washington Application for State Financial Aid) to be considered for scholarships, grants, loans, and other forms of aid. 

Internships, Jobs, and Work-study

Find hundreds of student-friendly jobs, internships, and work-study opportunities with our WSU student job board, Handshake. You can also check with departments for internships specific to a major. 

Get advice and learn more at the Academic Success and Career Center. 

Degree Options

Science in Agricultural and Food Systems

  • Pullman
  • Everett

Sustainable Agriculture

  • Pullman
  • Global Campus (Online)

Sustainable Agriculture Graduate

  • Pullman

Organic Agriculture

  • Pullman
  • Global Campus (Online)

Contact

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