Learning AgriCultures

“Learning AgriCultures: Insights from sustainable small-scale farming” is an educational series suitable for educators and teachers at universities and vocational schools who are looking for a comprehensive course on sustainable agriculture.

The seven modules of the series provide a systems-thinking approach to agricultural production within different contexts. In addition to a theoretical part with many examples from around the world, the series consists of a variety of educational resources, like articles, videos, photos, and games. Read more.

The seven themes of the Learning AgriCultures series are:

	Sustainable small-scale farming Module 1 provides an overview of issues concerning small farm sustainability, which are to be explored in the Learning AgriCultures series.
	Soil and water systems Module 2 discusses different aspects of soil and water systems, and reflects on soil and water sustainability issues for small-scale farming in particular.
	Cropping systems Module 3 describes different aspects of small-scale cropping systems, with particular attention to mixed cropping practices.
	Livestock systems Module 4 seeks to engage people in discussions about small-scale livestock systems - both sedentary and pastoralist.
	Labour and energy in farming Module 5 seeks to engage people in discussions about labour dynamics as well as energy use in small-scale farming.
	Markets and finance for small-scale farmers Module 6 is dedicated to the economic aspects of small-scale farming – in particular to the influence of markets and finance.
	Knowledge for small-scale farming Module 7 examine various aspects of knowledge in small-scale agriculture at farm level, in the wider context, and at the level of governing institutions.