If you have questions about this program, email the
program leader listed below.
Processes, Sustainability, Entrepreneurship in the Agri-Food Industry
Program Details
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this program have been made by the leader. Questions about this program can only be
answered by the program leader listed below.
Program Type
Departmental
Program Location
Valencia, Spain
Course #
SA 21264
Duration
Summer
Upcoming Program Dates
Summer 2026
05/10/26 to 05/23/26
Program Leader
Name
IPIA
Purdue University Rm 104 Agriculture Administration Building (AGAD) West Lafayette, Indiana 47907-1168
Please Note: Programs may be altered or adapted with little notice
Program Description
Spain: Processes, Sustainability, Entrepreneurship in the Agri-Food Industry
May 10-23, 2026
Credits: ABE 49500 or FS 49100 – 3 credits
Estimated Cost: $4500 which includes international medical insurance, housing, all meals, admission fees, weekend trip, transportation in country and 3 credits. It does not include airfare, personal expenses or souvenirs.
Discover how Spanish agrifood entrepreneur companies operate and explore the influence of food properties and processing on product performance. Participants immerse themselves in the Mediterranean culture and lifestyle, experiencing life as the locals do—visiting workplaces, shopping, dining, relaxing, and exploring the most fascinating spots in Valencia.
This unique faculty-led global experience consists of a 15-day three-unit course. It’s designed to familiarize students with entrepreneurial agrifood operations and demonstrate how successful product performance is achieved through technical concepts, environmental surveillance and continuous innovation for sustainability.
Includes visits to various agricultural fields and industries to observe processes and environmental conditions involved in the handling and production of food. Students are encouraged to connect current agrifood activities with their respective courses, i.e. technical and non-technical concepts.
Program Cost
Students pursuing program participation accept financial responsibility. Purdue will take measures to mitigate financial risks, although will not be liable for loss.
Financial Aid
Purdue University financial aid may be applied to the costs of studying abroad. Students interested in receiving financial aid should
complete and submit the FAFSA by the appropriate deadline.
NOTE: Recipients of certain tuition remission and scholarship programs should pay careful attention to the regulations for using those benefits for study abroad. Ask your financial aid advisor about any limitations.
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