Food Systems

June 27, 2023

Connecting BIPOC Farmers to Local and Federal Resources (Black Farmers Collective Team 1)

The team aggregated resources for BIPOC farmers in a living, online database as part of a larger grant process for the Black Farmers Collective. This project was one part of a larger effort to address and correct racial prejudice in agricultural funding opportunities. Community Partner: Ray Williams and Kwame Morrow, Black Farmers Collective

Fruit and Vegetable Incentives Accessibility Pilot Project: Supporting Farm Vendors

To make SNAP incentive programs more accessible and equitable and to reduce the stigma of using SNAP incentives, the Washington State Departments of Health and Social and Human Services have partnered to pilot a program called Produce Rewards. This program will integrate fruit and vegetable incentives onto the SNAP EBT card, allowing SNAP users to…

The Regenerative Power of Seaweed in Soil Fertility and Human Health

The purpose of this research was to examine seaweed/kelp from indigenous and food systems, nutrition, and health perspectives. Interviews and academic research were evaluated to give context to seaweed’s importance in ecosystem and soil health, sustainability, local food systems, and dietetics.

June 26, 2023

UW Campus Food Systems

The purpose of this internship was to learn about the UW Seattle campus food system’s economic and environmental sustainability. The student helped the UW Farm harvest and record the volume of produce distributed through Housing & Food Services (HFS), analyzing the sustainability of the packaging in terms of efficiency, farm necessity, and consumer/HFS needs. Community…

Master Composter/Sustainability Steward Intern

Participated in the Spring 2023 Master Composter/Sustainability Steward Program, as well as assisting with program coordination and outreach. Managed Tilth’s worm bins at the Good Shepherd Center. Community Partner: Tilth Alliance

June 21, 2023

Who is Farming? Exploring the Diversity of Ideas on the UW Farm

This study strives to understand more about the diversity of ideas on the UW Farm and in the larger food system. The intern interviewed several UW Farm workers, including students with different areas of focus and backgrounds, farm staff, a campus dining chef, and community volunteers. Community Partner: UW Farm

April 19, 2023

UW Farm Strategic Planning Capstone Projects, Winter 2023

Food Systems, Nutrition, and Health capstone projects for winter 2023 helped advance the UW Farm’s ongoing strategic planning process which was initiated in 2021. Students built upon Phase I of the Farm’s strategic plan by gathering community stakeholders’ thoughts, ideas, and opinions on goals for the farm’s growth. An overarching goal of all projects was…

April 17, 2023

Ground Truthing Phase 1 of UW Farm Strategic Plan with UW Farm Advisory Committee

The team provided ideas and recommendations to benefit the UW Farm based on focus group feedback from members of the Farm Advisory Committee on Phase 1 of the organization’s strategic plan. Community Partner: UW Farm Advisory Committee

Ground Truthing Phase 1 of UW Farm Strategic Plan with UW Registered Student Organizations

The team partnered with the UW Farm and Registered Student Organizations (RSOs) on campus to uncover the importance of student engagement within Phase 1 of the UW Farm strategic plan. Feedback gathered through interviews with RSOs was analyzed and turned into key recommendations for the Farm’s future community engagement. Community Partner: UW Registered Student Organizations

Ground Truthing Phase 1 of UW Farm Strategic Plan with UW Campus Sustainability Fund

The team analyzed preliminary interviews and focus group results to help advance Phase 1 of the UW Farm’s strategic plan, focusing on strengthening collaboration between the UW Farm and the Campus Sustainability Fund to achieve shared sustainability goals. Community Partner: UW Campus Sustainability Fund

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