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Washington, D.C.: Organic and Sustainable Agriculture Policy

Graduate Study Abroad

This program is closed and is no longer accepting applications. Visit our Graduate Study Abroad page to learn about our available study abroad opportunities for graduate students. If you have any questions, please send them to steinhardt.global@nyu.edu.

There is little dispute that federal policy enabled the development of a food system that produces inexpensive food and created a host of external costs. Concern about our food system gave rise to ‘the food movement,’ which has a goal of ameliorating many of the external costs.  Many of these concerns have been reflected in federal policy, which has evolved to improve the agro-ecosystem through sustainable farming, organic agriculture, and local food systems. From the seat of federal policy, Washington DC, we will undertake a deep study of sustainable and organic agricultural policy, by examining relevant research, advocacy and policymaking. Relying on the expertise of locally based scholars, researchers, and advocates, the course will consist of lectures, panel discussions, other sessions with experts, and site visits to better understand how these three key components interact. This course is influenced by Professor Dimitri and Dr. Effland’s recent publication, From farming to food systems: the evolution of US agricultural production and policy into the 21st century, Renewable Agriculture and Food Systems, 2018.

Carolyn Dimitri

Associate Professor; Director, Graduate Food Studies Program

carolyn.dimitri@nyu.edu

Location:

To be announced.

Program Dates:

To be announced.

Who Can Participate:

  • NYU graduate students
  • Non-NYU graduate students and professionals who are both:
    • U.S. citizens or permanent residents
    • Currently hold a bachelor’s degree from a regionally accredited college or university in the United States.

Related Areas of Study:

  • Nutrition and Dietetics
  • Food Studies
  • Global Public Health

This is not a complete list. We value diverse perspectives in our programs and encourage students from other majors and professions to apply.

Course(s):

To be announced.

Faculty:

Carolyn Dimitri, Associate Professor; Director, Food Studies Ph.D. Program

Accommodations:

Housing will be arranged by the Office of Global Affairs

Costs:

To be announced.

Travel Information:

Global Affairs will provide information to participants on pandemic-related travel and entry requirements for their destination. Vaccination is required, and testing may also be necessary for departure to and returning from your program destination.

Travel: Students book their own travel to coincide with program dates. All participants are strongly encouraged to purchase refundable flights.

Documentation: Students must travel with a valid government-issued I.D. (e.g., NYS Driver's License) to board their flight, enter local buildings and facilities, and their school ID to enter local NYU Facilities. Students may opt to travel with their passports as an alternative.

Helpful links: Center for Disease ControlLonely Planet Guide (Washington, DC), NYU Washington (D.C.)

Weather: In Washington D.C., March temperatures tend to be similar to New York, with temperatures usually ranging between the mid 30's and 50's (Fahrenheit). 

Pre-Departure Resources:

Visit the Steinhardt Study Abroad Resources website and get a head start on preparing for your study abroad program experience.

Policies:

Visit the Office of Global Affairs Short-Term Graduate Courses Policies page.

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