Middlebury FoodWorks: Middlebury and Louisville for Summer 2013
FOODWORKS INTERNSHIP POSTINGS IN LOUISVILLE AND VERMONT now available in MOJO.
DEADLINE EXTENDED UNTIL MARCH 31 FOR SOME POSITIONS
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At the organic farm, we want to understand the challenges of making organic food more accessible, more affordable, and better tasting.
Middlebury Alumni in the Food Industry
Even though Middlebury College is a liberal arts school without an agricultural program, we have several alumni who have founded or presently manage some of the nation's most innovative farms:
Get Involved!
During the school year, Middlebury students can attend MCOF meetings every Sunday. To join the club’s email list and stay updated about garden events, email mcof@middlebury.edu.
History of the Farm
The Middlebury College Organic Farm (MCOF) is a relatively new addition to the college that began with the vision and enthusiasm of just a few individuals. Below you can find a brief time-line of MCOF's history.
About Us
The Middlebury College Organic Farm provides students and other members of the college and town with the opportunity to participate in and learn about local, organic agriculture.
Our mission is to promote awareness of issues surrounding food production by:
Helen Young (Biology) and her students have recently been exploring the effects of landscape on pollinator: How does the presence of forest around a field affect the number and diversity of bee pollinators? What about corn fields? Or roads and rivers and cities? This work has strong relevance in Addison County, an area heavily reliant on agriculture for its well-being.