The Sustainable Agriculture Project is a physical place, and a scientific station, where students can go to research plants, the environment, human-environmental interaction, systems thinking, and community. It is also a laboratory in that it is a space where students can get their hands dirty while learning quantitative and critical thinking skills relating to soil, water, plant life, climate change, and the environment. It is also a working studio space and gallery for artists, a field site with a ready-made community of people on a small working farm perfect for sociological study. It is also a business that produces and sells food to support the activities of the SAP.
Check out this SAP Site Walk video!
The SAP will exhibit place-based sculptures on Thursday, April 18th from 6:00 pm to 8:00 pm. Come and see student creations inspired by the land!
The SAP will also host a traditional Land Blessing on Friday, April 19th from 4:00 – 6 pm. Volunteering is from 4:00 to 5:30 PM, followed by the Land Blessing and Drum Performance by the West Michigan Jewels of West Africa from 5:30 to 6:00 PM. Join community members, students, staff, and professors in this annual festive gathering.
