ARUP 324 - Cuba: Sustainable Agriculture

Unit(s): 4

This Arrupe Justice Immersion explores sustainable agriculture in Cuba. With extended stays in Havana and Pinar del Rio, this program introduces students to Cuba’s agricultural history and current realities and immerses them into the country’s policies and practices in sustainable and urban agriculture, community-based food production, and responsible economic development. Through readings, meetings, site visits, speaker presentations, discussions, workdays, meals, and individual and group reflections, students will explore these vital issues and benefit from numerous opportunities to learn from and interact with key policy makers, community leaders, and practitioners of permaculture and sustainable agriculture.

College of Arts and Sciences