Outcomes from Student Meeting 9.4.14

At an informational meeting held on September 4, students wrote their own statements about what they envision a student farm being and enabling, and then gathered in groups of five to six to develop a group statement. These responses are shared below, and can also be...

Potluck Summary and Notes

The potluck held on Thursday, September 11 at the co.space was a wonderful time of sharing good food and conversation about what we want the student farm initiative to be. Approximately 40 students, staff, faculty and community members came and shared their thoughts...

How to Take Meeting Minutes

The student group that meets on Thursday evenings from 6:30-8:00 has decided that responsibility for taking meeting minutes should be shared by multiple people. Minutes are an important way to document what happens week to week and ensure accountability to carry out...

Site Analysis Update

Several people have begun working on understanding and evaluating the proposed student farm site within the Overlook Heights tract of the Arboretum. Mary Ann Bruns, Associate Professor of Soil Science, provided a soils map and trail suitability map for the site, from...

Student Meeting Minutes, 8.28.14

SFI Meeting 8.28.14 Key Items 1. Upcoming events include Student Farm Info Night, 9/4, 6:30-8pm, 116 BBH; Group Walk to the Overlook Heights site, 9/7, 3-5pm, big steps outside ASI; Potluck Dinner, 9/11, 7-9pm, the co.space. 2. Over the next few weeks, people will...