MEETING ABOUT FOOD SYSTEMS CLASSES AND FARMING AT BARD- Nov. 15, 2011
Organization: Bard College center for Civic Engagement
Title: MEETING TO TALK ABOUT A BARD FARM AND FOOD RELATED COURSES
Location: Multi-Purpose Room in the Bertelsmann Campus Center
Date/Time: Nov. 15, 2011 7:00pm
Description
At the end of the summer, over 200 people signed a petition asking for courses about FOOD, FOOD SYSTEMS and basic AGRICULTURE.
The petition also expressed a desire to FARM at the college. The college is ready to plow the field next to the community garden and start the FARM.
Great classes have been proposed. We are ready to launch FOOD STUDIES at the college.
WE NEED YOU!!!!!!!!!
WE NEED YOU!!!!!!!
We held a meeting a couple of nights ago and spoke with about 40 students about the FARM and SUMMER COURSES.
We talked about Fall and Spring courses relating to FOOD. This will be an ongoing course of study, and could lead to a concentration at some point.
The immediate question is this: How many students will commit to taking a summer course?
We need students to pay for the summer courses or we won’t be able to pay the farmer. We had a great, enthusiastic showing, AND,
we need about 20 more students to commit before we plow up the field.
HOW SUMMER WILL WORK:
This how we think it will basically work: There will be a 5 week summer session. Students can take one intensive course for 4 units. Cost will be $750 a unit.
Everyone can eat for free out of the FARM. Everyone in Kris’s course, and perhaps the other courses being offered this summer, will be required to put hours into the FARM.
Summer at the college is wonderful. We’ll be building an outdoor bread oven. This is a fantastic opportunity to learn about farming and study at the same time.
TO DO NOW:
Before the field is plowed up, we need to know if you are in.
Will you take a summer course about food systems?
Will you take one of the other courses being offered?
Email Paul Marienthal at [email protected]
We know that money will be an issue for many of you. Let us know if you want to take the course, and money is an issue.
COME TO THE MEETING ON TUESDAY NIGHT AND TALK ABOUT IT.
You can call me and talk about this anytime too.
Also, let me know if you are serious about this and want to be on the student advisory committee for all things related to a farm and food courses,
Paul Marienthal
