Abstract:
The Student Farm is part of the Bennington Sustainable Food Project, a student group dedicated to investigating and addressing issues of agricultural sustainability. The Student Farm, Purple Carrot Farm, will be a resource for students, faculty, staff and Bennington community members. As an education oriented garden, it will serve as a site for community wellness and recreation. We hope to help develop community awareness of food system, as an experiential and self-guided living classroom. Additionally, the Purple Carrot Farm is a means for collaboration, and communication between Bennington College and the local community. Clear and comprehensive documentation of farm activities is fundamental to the success of the Student Farm.
