Comparative Studies in Panamanian & U.S. Agricultural Practices
Spend your spring break studying the rich history and exotic species of Panama. This 9-day tour with U of A faculty and a bi-lingual Panamanian guide leads you through Panama and offers you the opportunity to interact with producers of livestock, poultry, agricultural staples, fruits and other local commodities. In addition to agricultural farm visits, you will meet researchers at the University of Panama, boat lockes on the Panama Canal, see native species of plants and animals, visit the cloud forest, and even have time to enjoy a tropical beach.
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Program Details | Faculty Overview Presentation | Excursions | How to Apply
Program Details
Dates:
Anticipated program dates can be found on the program's HogsAbroad webpage.
Application Deadline:
Oct. 1, 2023
Courses:
ANSC 4662
Program Costs:
Financial information can be found on the program's HogsAbroad webpage.
Faculty Overview Presentation
Excursions
Just a few items on the trip agenda:
- Walking tour of colonial architecture and cobblestone streets
- Travel through historical locks during the Panama Canal transit
- See everything from planting to packaging at a pineapple plantation
- Visit cigar, sugarcane and shrimp farms
- Tour a coffee farm
- Visit beef and dairy operations
How to Apply
Contact the faculty leader if you're interested in this program. Apply directly on the HogsAbroad Application Portal for the spring 2023 offering.