Sustainability and Agroecology in South Africa: Reflections on Community-Based Service Learning
April 10, 2-3 pm ET
In this session, students and faculty will reflect on their recent experience participating and leading an international experiential learning opportunity to South Africa focusing on the interface of agroecology, food security, and sustainable development. The session will discuss the interdisciplinary and participatory nature of the course and how the unique, community-partner course design provided opportunities for critical exploration of the realities of urban and rural food security and land use in South Africa. Student presenters will also reflect on their experience working with community partners and their specific projects throughout the semester-long course, and their perceptions after visiting each community partners’ projects.
Presenters
- Dr. Ozzie Abaye: Professor, School of Plant and Environmental Sciences
- Dr. Pete Ziegles: Director and Assistant Professor in the Civis Agriculture and Food Systems Pathway Minor
- Evan Stanfield: Senior, Environmental Horticulture Major
- Emma Cleveland: Senior, Systems Biology Major
- Grace Bartlett: Senior, Crop & Soil Environmental Sciences Major