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Agroecology and Resilient Food Systems School of Earth, Environmental, and Marine Sciences

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What We Do

Agroecology is the study of the ecology of food systems, an applied science to inform the improved management of the ways we produce our food, fuel, and fiber. The UTRGV Agroecology Program combines student-centered research and community engagement in various projects that investigates soil health, invasive species, sustainable agriculture, and the promotion of local food systems in South Texas and beyond. The mission of our program is to generate intellectual capital through engaged scholarship and learning, participatory action research, and inclusive outreach in ways that inform the development of healthy, equitable, resilient, and economically sound food systems.

Volunteer Volunteer opportunities We're always looking for helping hands! Get involved today!
Research Internship Opportunities Learn about the faculty and students conducting research within local agroecosystems that support our agricultural community!
Community Education Students, Faculty, and Staff The Agroecology program serves as an educational resource for local farmers, elementary, middle, and high schools, and other community groups interested...

Contact Us

Dr. Alex Racelis
Agroecology Program Director
Department of Biology
SCNE 3.104
Email: alexis.racelis@utrgv.edu
Phone: (956) 665-3656
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Donate to the Agroecology Program at UTRGV!

Consider donating to the Agroecology program this season to strengthen our community by building and reinforcing resilient food systems. Your contribution will be applied in providing students the skills and experience to positively contribute to the RGV, to our innovative research aiding local farmers in their production the equipment involved and more!

Please follow the instructions below to donate and support the Agroecology program at UTRGV.

  1. Visit https://give.utrgv.edu/DonateNow
  2. Please select “other” on the designation drop down
  3. Type AGROECOLOGY PROGRAM

We appreciate your generosity.

Please contact : Roxanna Vasquez-Lucio, College of Sciences, Development Officer @ (956)665-3730 or roxanna.vasquezlucio@utrgv.edu for further assistance.

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