Agroecology Summer Field Course

25 July - 1 August 2008
Dordt College, Sioux Center, Iowa


Dr. Mary Wiedenhoeft
Iowa State University
AGRON497
Email: mwiedenh@iastate.edu

Dr. Robb DeHaan
Dordt College
AGRI393
Email: rdehaan@dordt.edu

Dr. Paul Porter
Univ. of Minnesota
AGRO5999
Email: pporter@umn.edu


Dr. Charles Francis University of Nebraska
AGRO496/896
Email: cfrancis2@unl.edu


Dr. Indi Braden
Southeast Missouri State University
Email: isbraden@semo.edu




Upon completion of this course, you will have:

·     defined and described the properties of agroecosystems.

·     experienced an investigative framework for analyzing the origin, impact and sustainability of agricultural practices used on farms within the region.

·     gained experience in defining, assessing and interpreting factors that contribute to greater sustainability of agroecosystems.

·     interacted directly with farmers, faculty, and other students who share expertise and interest  in agroecosystems and their sustainability.


  • Preliminary Reading Assignment, 2008

  • Website with Reading Material, 2008

  • Medical Form, 2008

  • Syllabus and schedule, 2008

  • Poster