How can we feed a world of 9 billion people? Some say agricultural intensification (high-input, high-technology, high-investment) is the way to go; others claim that the only strategy is to return to agro-ecological methods. The field course, \u201cInternational Studies on Sustainable Agriculture in Cuba\u201d explores Cuba\u2019s rapid transition to sustainable agriculture within half a decade. Through experiential learning and network development, you will come to understand the power of this tiny island nation\u2019s message.<\/p>\n
Join our information session on Thursday, January 14th<\/sup> at 12pm in MCML 350<\/strong> to learn more and ask questions! For further information, please visit the course website at \u00a0<\/u>http:\/\/students.ubc.ca\/gsp\/cuba2016<\/a> or contact go.global@ubc.ca<\/a>.<\/p>\n Deadline to apply is January 21st<\/sup>, 2016 at 3pm.<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":" How can we feed a world of 9 billion people? Some say agricultural intensification (high-input, high-technology, high-investment) is the way to go; others claim that the only strategy is to return to agro-ecological methods. The field course, \u201cInternational Studies on … Continue reading