
Department of Torah Agronomy and Food Sciences
Welcome to the Department of Torah Agronomy and Food Sciences at Florida Hebrew University, where we blend ancient wisdom with cutting-edge technology to cultivate a sustainable future. Our programs are designed for those passionate about integrating Torah principles with modern agricultural and nutritional sciences.
Our Programs
With gratitude to Hashem, we are proud to offer Bachelor of Science Program in Torah Agriculture and Food Production. As we move forward, we are working on Certificate and Master's Programs.

Torah Agriculture and Food Production
B.S. (Bachelor of Science)
Duration: 4 years
Program Curriculum
Total Credits: 141
Core Courses: 51 credits (first 1.5 years)
Specialty Courses: 90 credits (last 2.5 years)
NOTE: All undergraduate students are required to take 51 credits of foundational courses in the first three (3) semesters of study. Courses marked with asterisk (*) are eligible for credit transfer from High School or Seminary.
Year 1: Core Courses - 36 credits
1st Semester
ENG101 English Writing and Composition* (3 credits)
GEN101 Principles of Logic (3 credits)
COM101 Oral Presentation Skills (3 credits)
HEB101 Lashon Kodesh/Hebrew Language Alef* (3 credits)
FLG101 Foreign Language Alef* (Spanish, French, German, Russian, or Arabic) (3 credits)
NED101 Principles of Nutrition and Wellness (3 credits)
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Total Credits: 18
2nd Semester
COM102 Oral Communications (3 credits)
HEB102 Lashon Kodesh/Hebrew Language Beith* (3 credits)
ADM101 Principles of Business Administration (3 credits)
CST101 Computer Literacy* (3 credits)
FLG102 Foreign Language Beith* (Spanish, French, German, Russian, or Arabic) (3 credits)
JWH101 Jewish History* (3 credits)
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Total Credits: 18
Year 2. Advanced Studies and Specialization - 36 credits
1st Semester
ADM302 Fundraising for Business (3 credits)
NSH101 Principles of Family Dynamics (3 credits)
EDU201 Teaching Modesty to Children (3 credits)
FLG201 Foreign Language Gimmel* (Spanish, French, German, Russian, or Arabic) (3 credits)
LAW201 Foundations of Law (3 credits)
AFP201 Principles of Sustainable Agriculture (3 credits)
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Total Credits: 18
2nd Semester
AFP202 Advanced Talmudic Studies: Agriculture (3 credits)
AFP203 Introduction to Soil Science (3 credits)
AFP204 Kosher Certification Processes (3 credits)
AFP205 Specialty Course: Organic Farming (3 credits)
AFP206 Integrated Pest Management (3 credits)
AFP207 Food Distribution and Logistics (3 credits)
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Total Credits: 18
Year 3: Specialization and Professional Development - 36 credits
1st Semester
AFP301 Fieldwork and Practicum Alef (3 credits)
AFP302 Post-Harvest Technology (3 credits)
AFP303 Agricultural Policy and Law (3 credits)
AFP304 Business Management for Farmers (3 credits)
AFP305 Advanced Soil and Water Management (3 credits)
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Total Credits: 15
2nd Semester
AFP306 Introduction to Horticulture (3 credits)
AFP307 Specialty Course: Urban Agriculture (3 credits)
AFP308 Specialty Course: Animal Husbandry (3 credits)
AFP309 Fieldwork and Practicum Beith (3 credits)
AFP310 Research Methods in Agricultural Studies (3 credits)
AFP311 Environmental Impact of Agriculture (3 credits)
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Total Credits: 18
Summer Session
INT301 Professional Internship (3 credits)
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Total Credits: 3
Year 4: Capstone and Professional Integration - 33 credits
1st Semester
AFP401 Advanced Kosher Food Production (3 credits)
AFP402 Innovations in Agriculture (3 credits)
AFP403 Capstone Project Alef (3 credits)
AFP404 Elective: Global Agricultural Practices (3 credits)
AFP405 Marketing and Packaging Strategies (3 credits)
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Total Credits: 15
2nd Semester
AFP406 Capstone Project Beith (3 credits)
AFP407 Advanced Sustainable Farming Techniques (3 credits)
AFP408 Advanced Community Engagement (3 credits)
AFP409 Applied Torah-Based Agricultural Research (3 credits)
AFP410 Advanced Topics in Food Production Systems (3 credits)
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Total Credits: 15
Summer Session
INT401 Professional Internship (3 credits)
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Total Credits: 3