Introduction to Agroecology

The Introduction to Agroecology course offers an interactive, practice-oriented learning experience for participants seeking to understand and apply agroecological principles in farms, gardens, and community food systems. Through dialogue, reflection, and collaboration with farmers, researchers, and community practitioners, participants explore key themes such as food sovereignty, soil health, water and land management, seed saving, Indigenous food systems, participatory action, and social change. The course emphasizes two-way learning and encourages critical engagement with global food systems, environmental justice, and sustainability while grounding learning in local and Indigenous knowledge. Participants culminate the course by developing an applied agroecology project plan, leaving with practical tools, a strengthened learning community, and a deeper commitment to building equitable and resilient food systems.