Eighth International Conference on Food Studies

Abstract

This research focuses on how and if participation at the student farm impacts students behavior and choices around food. We preformed a series of interviews and pre and post surveys to better understand how students are impacted by their experiences at the student farm and if these experiences lead to changes in behavior and attitudes toward sustainably produced foods. Our hypothesis is that exposure to locally grown and sustainably produced foods will cause students to preferentially choose these foods. We also suspect that experiences working with food production on campus will heighten student awareness of the societal implications of food production both in terms of environmental consequences and social justice. Our research explores the importance of on campus food production at a publicly funded, non land-grant institution.