UMass Sustainable Food and Farming Certificate

Register for the Online Certificate Program

The University of Massachusetts 15-credit Certificate in Sustainable Food and Farming is designed for adults looking to make a career change, returning Veterans, or those of you pursuing a lifelong interest related to food, gardening, homesteading or farming.  Classes are taken through UMass Online and cost $371 per credit.

Classes to be offered in the near future are here: Next Term.

The Certificate may be completed entirely ONLINE and is designed to help prepare students in three broad areas of study:

1. Sustainable Farming/Marketing and Homesteading
2. Agricultural and Farm-based Education
3. Public Policy, Community Development and Advocacy

Our online program has been particularly attractive to the fastest growing farm demographic in New England, women-owned and managed farms.  We know how busy your lives can be, so our online classes may be taken on your own scheule.  You don't have to compromise your personal health to learn how to make the world around you a healthier place!

Courses may be taken individually or toward fulfillment of the Certificate and credits earned may be applied to the Sustainable Food and Farming Bachelor of Science degree.