Independent research related to some aspect of sustainable agriculture under the direction of a research mentor. The research may be conducted in the Martin-Gatton College of Agriculture, Food and Environment, some other unit on campus, or at an approved off-campus entity. Projects can include, but are not limited to, laboratory experiments, field-based research, and studies involving sociology, economics, anthropology, or related disciplines. There is a clear expectation that quantitative data collection and analysis will be an integral part of the project.