Agroecology in University of Texas Rio Grande Valley UTRGV

Studying ecological process of agricultural production to help support a more sustainable South Texa

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.