| Overall Rating | Silver - expired |
|---|---|
| Overall Score | 55.06 |
| Liaison | Susan Powers |
| Submission Date | Nov. 30, 2012 |
| Executive Letter | Download |
Clarkson University
ER-T2-2: Organic Garden
| Status | Score | Responsible Party |
|---|---|---|
|
0.25 / 0.25 |
Emily
Ball ISE Intern Institute for a Sustainable Environment |
Does the institution have an on-campus garden where students are able to gain organic farming and/or gardening experience?:
A brief description of the garden:
A year-round cold-climate greenhouse was designed, funded and constructed by student. It is producing lettuce to eat and is used for research to improve the process and energy efficiency of the system.
The greenhouse is part of an integrated system that includes a food waste digester and energy cabin for renewable solar thermal and wood pellet heat. The students who established the greenhouse project have started a business and are ramping up to supply campus with greens and herbs throughout the winter 2012-2013.
The website URL where information about the garden is available:
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