College of Agriculture and Rural Development Studies
The College of Agriculture and Rural Development Studies (CARDS) is dedicated to promoting sustainable food production and enhance food security through education that addresses agricultural, agro-technological, and agrobusiness needs with a focus on rural communities and development.
Food Production Program
FPP is a platform for researching food availability and safety, improve farm productivity in a sustainable manner, monitor price and income responses, and food development programs and efficiency. The program conducts projects on the measurement of hunger and food security, the role of food assistance programs, the role of government food programs, and the cost effectiveness of food safety regulations.
This program develops and teaches innovative methods for producing organic food stuff, avoiding the use of artificial fertilizers and considering environmental conditions in the process.
Technology and Agriculture Program
The TAP provides basic computer training and researches or develops appropriate and new technologies relevant to agriculture, agro-business and development.
Agro-Business and Development Program
Through the ABDP, CARDS promotes agricultural production for markets; employment and income generation to alleviate poverty among women and youth.
Environmental Protection Program
EPP is a program that promotes natural resource management and environmental protection as the bedrock for sustainable agriculture.
Food Production Program
FPP is a platform for researching food availability and safety, improve farm productivity in a sustainable manner, monitor price and income responses, and food development programs and efficiency. The program conducts projects on the measurement of hunger and food security, the role of food assistance programs, the role of government food programs, and the cost effectiveness of food safety regulations.
This program develops and teaches innovative methods for producing organic food stuff, avoiding the use of artificial fertilizers and considering environmental conditions in the process.
Technology and Agriculture Program
The TAP provides basic computer training and researches or develops appropriate and new technologies relevant to agriculture, agro-business and development.
Agro-Business and Development Program
Through the ABDP, CARDS promotes agricultural production for markets; employment and income generation to alleviate poverty among women and youth.
Environmental Protection Program
EPP is a program that promotes natural resource management and environmental protection as the bedrock for sustainable agriculture.