Earth Day Event

Volunteers! (Click to make larger)

Hello Readers,

On April 13, about 100 people came out to the farm to help plant transplants commencing NC State's annual week-long Earth Day festivities. Students, faculty, staff, and community members came together to plant seedlings that will eventually be harvested and served in campus dining halls. The event was co-hosted by the NCSU Agroecology Education Farm and Campus Dining. It serves as a great beginning for more local and sustainable foods on campus.

In addition to planting transplants, students and community members watered crops, spread soybean mill, pulled weeds, discussed sustainable agriculture, and provided assistance to Green Planet Catering in their plots. Campus Dining provided delicious food and beverages as well!

Volunteers Planting Seedlings. (Click to make larger)

It was fantastic to see so many people come together and work to support a great cause and new initiative. We thank everyone who came out and hope to see many of your faces out at the farm this summer!

Cheers,
-Agroecology Education Farm Staff