Programs Agriculture & Landscape
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UMass Extension ProgramsAgriculture & LandscapeTake me to the Agriculture & Landscape program website Kathleen Carroll, Program Director The mission of the UMass Extension Agriculture and Landscape Program is to serve the public good by helping agriculturists and communities develop and sustain ecologically sound, economically viable, and socially responsible agricultural production, education and marketing systems through participatory research and education. The focus of the program is to work in partnership with individual agricultural businesses and industries. Agriculture and Landscape staff and faculty focus their expertise and resources to help develop and apply new technologies and practices that meet the public demand for safe, high quality food and a clean living environment, and facilitate public education and dialogue on agricultural issues between the agricultural and nonagricultural communities. The public served by the Agriculture and Landscape Program includes people who produce, as well as those who use the products of farming, green industries, and managed green spaces. They include: agricultural producers and related businesses; green industry and related services; public agencies and private organizations with agricultural interests; local, regional and state government and citizens. The issues of critical importance for the Agriculture and Landscape Program include three major societal concerns which affect the agricultural and nonagricultural communities: agricultural research and education focused on the development of profitable and environmentally-friendly production and management technologies; efficient management of resources, land and waste; and increased community and agriculture interactions. University Affiliations:College of Natural Resources and the Environment
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