University of Montana
IN-47: Innovation A
| Status | Score | Responsible Party |
|---|---|---|
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0.50 / 0.50 |
Eva
Rocke Sustainability Director Office of Sustainability |
Name or title of the innovative policy, practice, program, or outcome:
A brief description of the innovative policy, practice, program, or outcome that outlines how credit criteria are met and any positive measurable outcomes associated with the innovation:
Responding to community interest in growing food and pandemic-spurred food insecurity, the seed library was started to provide community members with the resources and encouragement to gain food, knowledge and experience with sustainable seed practices. Through campus and community relationships, the Mansfield Library provides the public with seeds (many of which are regionally adapted) and information about gardening, seed saving and food systems. Students and non-student community members alike can take seeds from the seed library. The seed library also provides resources about gardening, a community online forum for gardeners to ask questions, and occasional workshops.
A new development since 2021 is that the seed library was expanded to the library at our two year college just across the river, Missoula College, and has seen consistent use. Attached below is a report illustrating usage of both collections, the Main Campus and Missoula College seed libraries, and categories of materials.
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