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The Center for Biological Control at the University of California, Berkeley and the Institute for Food and Development Policy (Food First) announces an international short course on Agroecology for graduate students, researchers, professors, and other agricultural professionals from around the world to be held in Berkeley, California, June 16-25, 1997.
Description
This course will explore the theoretical and practical concepts and principles of agroecology and their application to the design of sustainable farming systems in industrialized countries and to the implementation of appropriate rural development projects in the developing world.
Academic Activities
The course will consist of lectures on specific topics given by invited specialists, group discussions on assigned readings, hands-on workshops on specific topics, individual and group presentations and field trips to various organic/transitional farms and field research projects. Lectures will be complemented with slides and videos, and all participants will receive an agroecology reader with the latest articles in the field. Participants will have access to the library for consulting literature and accessing electronic information and data base systems.
Some of the main topics to be covered in the course include:
Advanced concepts and principles of agroecology
Alternative management of agricultural systems and design of sustainable agro- ecosystems
Ecological basis of pest management and biological control
Soil management for sustainable production
Methodologies to assess sustainability of farming systems
Ecological economics applied to agricultural development
Conversion of large-scale systems to agroecological management
Traditional knowledge and indigenous farming systems
Agroecology and rural development in the Third World
Requirements for s sustainable agriculture
Instructors in Charge
Main course instructors will be Miguel A. Altieri, Ph.D., University of California, Berkeley and Peter M. Rosset, Ph.D., Food First, joined by a host of instructors and speakers from the University of California and other state institutions and organizations.
Eligibility
Applicants can be professionals and graduate students from universities, research centers, government and non-government organizations, private institutions, farmers, etc. that are interested in agroecology and the promotion of sustainable agriculture. Enrollment will be limited to approximately 35 participants. The course will be in English (although special sessions may be held in Spanish) therefore, a working knowledge of English is highly recommended.
Requirements for Admission
Interested candidates should send an abbreviated curriculum vitae and a letter before February 15, 1997 explaining their background, current work, and reasons for taking the course to :
Dr. Miguel A. Altieri
University of California
201 Wellman Hall -3112
Berkeley, CA 94720-3112
email: agroeco3@nature.berkeley.edu
FAX: 510-642-7428
The participants will be selected by a selection committee and notified of acceptance by March 15, 1997.
Certificate
Upon completion of the full program of the course, participants will be granted a Certificate of Attendance.
Fees/Accommodation
Tuition fees for participants from developed countries are US$1,000 and $650 for developing countries. This amount includes administration fees, lecture materials, all academic activities, and field trips.
Accommodations and dining services are separate and cost approximately $50/day including double occupancy and three meals per day served cafeteria style. Total cost is anticipated to be around $600 for the period arriving June 15th and departing June 26th. Stay for a period before June 15 and beyond the 26th of June is not included. A few scholarships covering up to 50% of accommodation and dining services will be available to participants from developing countries that can demonstrate special need.
Payment
Once accepted, participants should pay course fees in advance in US dollars payable through a United States bank To: Food First before May 1, 1997.
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Miguel A. Altieri, Ph.D.
University of California, Berkeley
ESPM-Division of Insect Biology
201 Wellman-3112
Berkeley, CA 94720-3112
Phone: 510-642-9802 FAX: 510-642-7428
Location: 129 Giannini, Berkeley campus
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