Andrews University Department of Sustainable Agriculture

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Andrews University Department of Sustainable Agriculture

The Department of Agriculture emphasizes the utilization of environmentally sustainable practices with a focus on stewardship of the earth’s resources.

Our Department of Sustainable Agriculture emphasizes environmentally sustainable practices and has the only daily hands-on animal care at our Agriculture Education Center for undergrad Animal Science students of any college in the U.S., public or private. It offers degree programs in:

Agriculture
Animal Science
Horticulture
International Agriculture Development
With emphasis in:

Agribusiness
Dai

ry Herd Management
Environmental Landscape Design
Pre-Veterinary Medicine
Students are able to utilize the various opportunties on campus to get hands-on experience in their program, including:

Large-scale dairy and farm operation, with over 900 acres of cultivated land, and 1500-head dairy
Peach and apple orchards
Grape vineyard
10-acre vegetable farm
3,500 square feet of greenhouses
Several of the faculty are responsible for the management of the garden enterprises, so the students work experience becomes an extension of the classroom. Visit our website for more info! www.andrews.edu/agriculture

05/26/2026

For Sabbath May 16, I was asked by Jharony Gibbs to bring a lamb for the kids to meet at Harbor of Hope church in Benton Harbor, MI. I brought a friendly little bottle lamb that the HH kids christened "Lovely." The weather was just beautiful and everyone enjoyed petting and interacting with this cute little girl lamb!

05/13/2026

Last Friday, May 8, the College of Veterinary Medicine at Michigan State University graduated their class of new doctors 2026. I carpooled with Dr. Jolene O'Brien to this event to see two of our graduates, Bethany VerDuin Hess and Hanne Forrester, receive their diplomas as newly minted DVMs. Several other vets who graduated for our program and MSU also attended. (L to R) Karen Peterson, Jolene O'Brien, Sara Lange, Bethany and Hanne. Congratulations to the new grads!

05/06/2026

Last Sunday our two of our Sustainable Horticulture students completed their journey with us and graduated! Congratulations to Natalie (shown with Garth and Kathy) and Chrisan for all your hard work which has now paid off! Best wishes on the next chapter of your life.

04/23/2026

Spectrum Magazine published an article about our future plans.

"Educating Earth’s caretakers, Andrews University’s Department of Sustainable Agriculture is planning a new energy-efficient greenhouse with multi-use capacity. Students already practice rotational hands-on learning with livestock. What happens when the same experience is extended to horticulture?"

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04/20/2026

The last lab of the semester for our Equine Management class was a fun riding experience at Bit by Bit Stables in Niles, MI. Many thanks to owner Mattie Marsh who set up fun patterns for the horses and riders to follow. The horses themselves were wonderful and very tolerant of the novice riders we had. It was a terrific way to cap off the semester!

04/07/2026

Our Animal Science students helped in the campus-wide Passion Play last Saturday April 4. They were animal handlers in the Marketplace scene and kept up their smiles and positive spirits even during the rain in the morning and the cold wind in the afternoon. Thanks so much for all you did and the blessing you brought to those experiencing the Play.

03/30/2026

Today our Equine Management class visited the Therapeutic Equestrian Center (https://www.facebook.com/TherapeuticEquestrianCenter) and learned about what they do, met the horses and did some evaluations on them, and spent time with the wonderful volunteers led by Margie who was our excellent host. Thank you so much for welcoming us and giving us such a terrific visit!

03/26/2026

The goats at the Ag Ed Center got mani-pedis last evening. Thanks to Symone, Hannah, Elena, Ashlyn, Kara, and Caitlyn for getting this done in time for kidding!

03/24/2026

Today we celebrate National Agriculture Day 🌱

Agriculture is more than farming, it’s the foundation of our communities, our health, and our future. At Andrews University’s Department of Sustainable Agriculture, students are gaining hands-on experience, learning to care for the land, and developing solutions that support a more sustainable world.

From caring for animals to growing fresh produce, this work is shaping the next generation of leaders in agriculture.

Join us in celebrating the impact of agriculture today and every day.

Apply today: https://www.andrews.edu/cas/agriculture/apply/index.html

03/21/2026

The saga of our newest sheep and goat shelter....
1 - photo of what the new shelter would look like
2- how the building was shipped to us last November
3- pouring the footings for the building
4- first attempt to put it up which was abandoned for several reasons including the weather
5- the building as it overwintered and endured the storms
6 - spring arrives and a new crew takes over putting it up
7- all done in 2 days... and the crumpled pieces straightened out just fine!
Looking forward to the finishing touches to make it a good sun and wind break for the sheep and goats.

Address

8385 Farm Oval
Berrien Springs, MI
49104

Telephone

+2694716006

Website

http://www.andrews.edu/agriculture

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