Food, Farm & Field Curriculum
In this course, students learn about the relationship among food, farm, and environment through a two week, immersive program. Learning takes place through readings, films, lectures, demonstrations, field trips, and on-farm and kitchen experiences in research and production problems. Activities will include presentations on specific topics given by invited specialists, group discussions on assigned readings, hands-on lab and field activities, individual and group presentations, field trips to local farms, and reflection through writing, video, and photography.
Sample Day
| Sample Day: Agroculture at the Farm |
Sample Field Trip Day: Farm to table connection |
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| Breakfast discussion: What is Agroecology? Concepts and management in agroecology: Learn about the farm and its surroundings as natural habitats, and why does it matter for a sustainable future. Field Experience: Growing Sustainably at EHC Students will alternate working on the farm and recording the farming experience. Lunch Readings: Lecture and Discussion Dana Jackson, The Farm as Natural Habitat; Jack Kloppenberg, "Coming into the Foodshed"; excerpt from Farming in Nature's Image; and Wendell Berry, "The Pleasures of Eating" Afternoon Discussion: What is Sustainability? Afternoon Break: Swimming Reflection: Video, Photographic, and Written Blogs Dinner and a movie |
Working Visit: Work at Churchview Farm Participate in "Digital Salad" class - http://digitalsalad.org/ Restaurant Visit: E2 for Lunch and Discussion How do we get local and organic products into more places? Afternoon: Marty's Market Tour and Fair Trade 101 Visit La Prima Coffee Roaster Dinner: A Collectively Prepared Dinner from the Field Visit Movie (Optional) |