| Overall Rating | Silver - expired |
|---|---|
| Overall Score | 52.15 |
| Liaison | Laura Young |
| Submission Date | April 14, 2011 |
| Executive Letter | Download |
Michigan State University
Tier2-2: Organic Garden
| Status | Score | Responsible Party |
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0.25 / 0.25 |
Laurie
Thorp Coordinator, RISE Program Residential Initiative on the Study of the Enviornment |
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Does the institution have an on-campus garden where students are able to gain organic farming and/or gardening experience?:
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A brief description of the garden:
MSU’s Student Organic Farm (SOF) fosters sustainability, education and community engagement. With 16,000 square feet of passive solar green houses, the farm is able to sustainably support a 48-week Community Supported Agriculture (CSA) Program to 150 community members. In addition, a weekly on campus farm stand provides organic, local food to community members.
The farm stand runs six months out of the year and enables students working on the farm to cultivate knowledge in organic and sustainable food production in their peers and in other community members.
All 5 acres of field and garden-scale production on the certified organic farm incorporate a strong emphasis on teaching and research.
Additional resources at the farm include an edible forest garden, laying hens, bee hives and a small mushroom production area.
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The website URL where information about the garden is available:
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