Dr. Makenzie Barr
Assistant Professor
Department of Dietetics and Human Nutrition
makenzie.barr@uky.eduMore than 750,000 Kentuckians are food insecure. You can help change that.
The Certificate in Food Systems and Hunger Studies provides students with a cross-disciplinary approach to understanding the impact of food systems on food security, hunger, and the overall health and wellness of a community. The certificate may be earned by undergraduate students in any college at the University of Kentucky. To satisfy the requirements of the certificate, students will complete 12-credit hours of coursework, maintaining a "C" or higher in all required certificate coursework.
Required Courses
SAG 210: Introduction to Sustainable Agriculture and Community Food Systems
3 hours, generally offered in fall semester
DHN 318: Hunger, Food Behavior, and the Environment
3 hours, offered only in spring semesters, pre-req: DHN 101, DHN 212 or consent of instructor
Globally, 795 million people do not have enough food to lead a healthy and active life... There is a dire need for those from diverse backgrounds to have the knowledge and experience to address issues related to food insecurity, which includes promoting a sustainable food system.
Associate Professor
Dr. Makenzie Barr
Assistant Professor
Department of Dietetics and Human Nutrition
makenzie.barr@uky.eduMartin-Gatton College of Agriculture, Food & Environment
S123 Ag Science – North
Lexington, KY 40546-0091
859-257-3469
