| BHSU campus garden to provide fresh produce to dining services A campus garden is just one of the aspects of Black Hills State University's sustainability efforts - and come harvest season its splendor is utilized in the campus dining facility. Diana Jones, the assistant food service director for A'viands at BHSU, said the food harvested from the campus garden is used well into the winter months. "If there are members of the community out there who might not have the means of planting their own garden we certainly welcome their participation because we're always in need of volunteers," said Klug. The produce, Klug said, is grown organically and ranges from tomatoes, squash and peas to carrots, cucumbers and onions. What's more to simply planting seeds and watching them grow, BHSU will offer an educational component this year. "It's also a fun way to bring students and the community together for a common cause … it's a great learning lesson to see a project through from the beginning to the end. "This is just a continuation of our actions to educate students on sustainable living and choosing a healthy lifestyle," said Dr. "There's just something about a fresh garden tomato … you can definitely taste the difference between one we've grown and the one we've purchased from the store … therefore when the time comes our salad bar is filled with the fruits of our labor - literally" she said. Kyle Williams, a senior at Prescott College in Prescott, Ariz. As part of his internship with BHSU, he will be conducting gardening luncheons once a month to supply instruction on sustainable living. Luncheons are $6 per person, which covers lunch. This will even be a time to talk about the requirements and the wants for the future of the garden. "People can expect something that has been grown locally to be included in their lunch," he said. This is the university's third growing season, and the program is funded in part by a South Dakota State University Extension grant. Furthermore to working with the university, Williams said he will also be working closely with Hills Horizon, a local organization that encourages the progress of sustainable lifestyles through educational activities, conducting community events, and providing community services. BHSU campus garden to provide fresh produce to dining services |
Tuesday, 5 June 2012
BHSU campus garden to provide fresh produce to dining services
