Eco Living Info » organic farming http://www.ecolivinginfo.com Great Ideas for Living Eco-Friendly Sat, 16 Oct 2010 02:32:58 +0000 en hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.0.4 Organic farming on college campus to cut costs? http://www.ecolivinginfo.com/environmentally-friendly-living/organic-farming-on-college-campus-to-cut-costs http://www.ecolivinginfo.com/environmentally-friendly-living/organic-farming-on-college-campus-to-cut-costs#comments Thu, 11 Feb 2010 22:20:09 +0000 admin http://www.ecolivinginfo.com/environmentally-friendly-living/organic-farming-on-college-campus-to-cut-costs Yet Another Related Posts Plugin.]]> So, I’m writing a research proposal for English.

We’re supposed to go along the lines of finding ways to promote environmentally friendly living our college campus.

My idea is that our college should devote some of the land (where they’re bulldozing eight dorms) to grow houses and farm land. Organic farming could help promote healthier living, If they develop a class to teach the students about hands-on organic farming, then the university could utilize what is grown for their own use. Not only would students be educated about organic foods and farming, but the university could use these foods and hopefully promote the local economy by buying from our area.

Does this sound decent? Any tips? Any help would be greatly appreciated!

Organic farm land will benefit both students and local community. The aim towards the benefit of both school and community is great. On the other hand, it may be costing schools rather than saving money since organic farming takes a lot of effort to maintain.

So, how about these ideas;

1. Renting farm land out to local organic farmers and associate with them, so that they can assist agriculture classes and provide study materials.

2. Hire local organic farmers to maintain the farm. Students can get hands on experiences and study the farm. Distribute the harvested vegetables to local community. Community can donate to the school to keep the service.

3. Get funded to build a research facility to develop future organic farming methods. Something like this. http://marukuwato.multiply.com/journal/item/171

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Your question is far too broad for a really specific. It’s like me asking you where in the ocean I can find a shark. It depends…

First, what do you consider a good living? Second, where would you farm and what type of farm? Fruits, vegetables, livestock, dairy, grains? Next what type of business structure- direct market or commercial/wholesale? What is your experience level-is this a new venture or do you have a lot of experience in agriculture?

Yes, you can make a good living being an organic farmer. But you can also fail miserably. Like any business in agriculture or any other industry, you must have a business plan and a good bit of knowledge and experience of what you are doing to succeed.

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