We’re kicking off spring with two exciting farm and food systems events!

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We’re kicking off spring with two exciting farm and food systems events!

Posted on Monday April 23rd 2012

This spring we’re excited to host two kick-off events celebrating spring and GCC’s new Farm and Food Systems Liberal Arts Option.

Building a Cooperative Food Economy: A Panel of Cooperative Food Systems Businesses
Wednesday, May 9, 12-2pm in the GCC Dining Commons

Featuring representatives from Valley Green Feast, Franklin Community Co-op, Equal Exchange, Pedal People, Neighboring Food Co-op Association and the Valley Alliance of Worker Cooperatives. Panelists will give short lightning talks, followed by an engaging Q&A session focused on each cooperative’s model and contribution to building a just, healthy and local food economy.

Permaculture Design Final Presentations: A Series of Student Design Projects in Greenfield & Turners Falls
Tuesday, May 15, 1-4pm in GCC’s multipurpose room C208
* GCC permaculture presentation from 1-2pm *

Students from this spring’s permaculture class share their projects for local sites including Greenfield Community College, Greenfield’s Energy Park, Franklin County Tech School and residential properties.

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