Local Food as an Educational Tool: A Deeper Look into Student Run Gardens

Global food production has advanced rapidly in the last century. Modern technology has provided increased ability to fertilize, scientific knowledge to genetically modify crops, and fossil fuels to aid in transportation produce. As a result the environment has suffered from land misuse and pollution and the average North American has lost all connection to the land. The objectives of the following study is to help educate community about destructive practices involved in large-scale food industrialization, promote the unique and beneficial roles of student run gardens in academia and to promote means for a sustainable future, as well as research student-run gardens at different colleges to supply helpful information for the Connecticut College student garden. Student gardens are a valuable tool for training students for a sustainable future. A garden helps educate about local food, teaches how to grow food sustainably, and provides knowledgeable growers for the future.