Outdoor Classrooms: Introducing an Agriculture Program at Grand Valley State University

Presentation Type

Oral and/or Visual Presentation

Presenter Major(s)

Anthropology, Geography and Planning

Mentor Information

Levi Gardner, gardnele@gvsu.edu

Department

Sustainability Community Development Initiative

Location

Kirkhof Center 2270

Start Date

13-4-2011 5:00 PM

End Date

13-4-2011 5:30 PM

Keywords

Environment, Health and Wellness

Abstract

The purpose of this project is to use the GVSU Community Garden for agricultural studies, research, education, and outreach, which will help build enhanced opportunities for Grand Valley students, the campus community, and the greater Grand Rapids area to engage in gardening fieldwork. This project aims to be the beginning of an effort to bridge the gap between students and food systems by promoting GVSU as a new field site for agricultural education and production.

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Outdoor Classrooms: Introducing an Agriculture Program at Grand Valley State University

Kirkhof Center 2270

The purpose of this project is to use the GVSU Community Garden for agricultural studies, research, education, and outreach, which will help build enhanced opportunities for Grand Valley students, the campus community, and the greater Grand Rapids area to engage in gardening fieldwork. This project aims to be the beginning of an effort to bridge the gap between students and food systems by promoting GVSU as a new field site for agricultural education and production.