DATES: May 4–May 18, 2013, with some orientation lectures at the end of the Winter term
AIM:
Allow students to gain experience in agro-ecological technologies and examine issues related to food security and sustainable agriculture using the Cuban model
THE COURSE:
• 3-credit intensive course, expect to travel and attend lectures/field visits on any week and weekend day
• Field trips to agricultural enterprises in 5 Cuban Provinces
• Direct contact with field professionals, scientists and local students
TOPICS COVERED INCLUDE:
• Structure of Cuba’s agricultural sector, regulations, and policies
• Sustainable agricultural practices
• Urban agriculture
• Land use and food security issues
COST:$2,400 CAN
(includes round-trip airfare, accommodations, transportation within Cuba, meals and taxes)
Cost DOES NOT include: tuition, immunizations, health insurance, exit airport tax (25$), and personal expenses
TO APPLY:
Submit the completed application_form and a cover letter explaining your interest electronically to julie [dot] major
mcgill [dot] ca. The title of your email MUST be “Cuba 2013 Application”. Applications sent through messages with a different title will not be considered.
A maximum of 20 participants will be chosen after the application deadline. Once students are given an offer to participate, they will be asked to register for the course and a non-refundable 500$ deposit will be charged upon registration. The balance of the fee will be due February 10, 2013.
DEADLINE: January 25, 2013
FOR MORE INFORMATION:
arif [dot] mustafamcgill [dot] ca (Prof. A.F. Mustafa) (Animal Science)
philippe [dot] seguinmcgill [dot] ca (Prof. P. Seguin) (Plant Science)