Holistic Goal

Quality of Life

A community asset that supports acedemic and community education, supports local food producers, and provides fresh vegetables for campus food services. Its management will exemplify innovative, environmentally-sound vegetable management methods. It will integrate with the management of other programs on the University Farm but will be self-sustaining with regard to its finacial budget.

Forms of Production

• Trials and evaluation of diverse vegetable varieties
• Productive, high quality crops for market
• Educational programs and experience for grade schools, university and community
• Collaboration with community programs, agencies and schools
• Sales of produce that return enough revenue to fully support and enhance the program
• Continued training for participants
• Cooperative management support amoung faculty, staff, students, and community members

Future Resource Base

• Adequate supply of clean water
• Healthy, fertile soil
• Supportive, involved campus and community
• Well-maintained, energy-efficient equipment
• Healthy, safe environment for workers and visitors
• Facilities that support training and hands-on educational experiences