Going to Puerto Rico with the INTAG 481 class
during Spring Break is a fun, hands-on way to apply knowledge you learn
in the classroom! Typically in INTAG 481, students spend the first two
months of the semester in the classroom, where they learn about Puerto
Rico, tropical agriculture, rural farm programs, the history of the
island, and, most importantly, the PRA (Participatory Rural Appraisal).
The PRA, a needs-assesment process, is the focus of this class. This
process is then put into action when students implement the 8 steps
in small farming communitities around Puerto Rico. Of course, you should
be ready to work over your Spring Break; but, don't worry because we
always make sure there's time to go to the beach!
