sustainability within JMU's food production
grow our own?
howww
individual student gardens?
each student grows what they need
turn land into gardens?
we've got hella land, turn some athletic field or parking garage into agricultural area and bada bing bada boom
locally source?
big company?
small businesses/farmers?
cost/downsides?
ethical dilemma bc capitalism bad
could be less expensive
less space for other stuff like athletics/buildings?
might get some people angry
waste reduction?
produce less?
smaller portions?
more expensive because laborers are better compensated
concerns
society - would people be okay with gardens on campus? does it obstruct their views or cause inconveniences?
economy - who will be responsible for taking care of gardens/how will they be paid?
environment - will gardens will be destroying the habitats of the previous ecosystem?
will pesticides be needed for the crops/how will they affect the local ecosytems?
Pros
Would help local farmers
Less chemicals on food
Could create more jobs. Ie more farmers to produce all the locally sourced food
Could ultimately be healthier for students
Know exactly where your food is coming from
Donate "waste" food that is still edible and clean
More ethically sourced than big business
locally sourced items boost small business and nearby economy
Maybe students with Ag/Bio related degrees can helps maintain gardens for degree credit
Maybe we can assign people with ag/bio related majors to help maintain the gardens for major credit
It might be tolerated bc of fresher, ethically sourced food?
students are likely to appreciate the locally sourced food and maybe consider buying a better meal plan
could have effects on local wildlife
fences?
Small businesses and locally sourced food can help boost nearby economy
if continuously maintained, crops should have little/no need for pesticides
fresh food can help draw more freshman in
what about those who don't want to?
where would we keep all those individual gardens?
only produce/source what we need or less, try not to over produce