50th Anniversary of the UCSC Farm & Garden, CASFS
Fifty years ago, master gardener Alan Chadwick started the Student Garden Project at the University of California’s newest campus, UC Santa Cruz. Chadwick and his students and volunteers converted a brush-covered hillside into a vibrant organic garden that became the centerpiece of efforts to create a healthier, more sustainable approach to growing food and flowers. From that garden grew the UCSC Farm, inspiring the Agroecology Program, now the Center for Agroecology & Sustainable Food Systems (CASFS).
Since 1967 we’ve trained generations of new organic farmers and gardeners, built a model undergraduate experiential education program, and helped shape a more sustainable food system through research and policy efforts.
In 2017 we celebrated these accomplishments while we looked ahead to the next 50 years of working to grow a healthy, socially just food system.
First 50 Celebration, July 28–30
The First 50 anniversary event brought hundreds of CASFS/Farm & Garden alumni, supporters, community members, and friends to UC Santa Cruz for a joyous gathering to celebrate five decades of education, research, and outreach to create a more sustainable food system. We have posted videos, transcripsts, and more from the celebration on the First 50 Scrapbook page.
Thanks to our 50th Anniversary business sponsors
Harvester and Visionary
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Seed Sower
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Cultivator
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Meg Cadoux Hirshberg |
Sustainer
Steward
Many thanks to the following restaurants for supporting the CASFS Farm & Garden through their upcoming benefit days (August–October)
AssemblyElla's at the AirportGabriella Café |
La PostaRistorante AvantiShadowbrookSoif Restaurant & Wine Bar |