I want to introduce you to a new student group! I have had the pleasure of working with some of the folks from this group and I think they will be amazing partners!
Photos from the UMD farm last summer.
Here they are in their own words...
SAPatistas
Students currently employed by The Sustainable Agriculture
Project (Also known as SAP) have formed a new student group, the
SAPatistas. The Sustainable
Agriculture Project was created in 2009 to institute education, research, and
community engagement around local food systems and food security in the western
Lake Superior region. Many of these incentives are accomplished
through work at the UMD Farm and Orchard sites. As student workers, the
SAPatistas have all had the opportunity to be a part of accomplishing this
mission. Of course, there is still work
to be done.
The SAPatistas want to put their fresh veggies where their mouth is
and work towards raising food awareness here on-campus. We know that healthy
food doesn’t have to break your bank. We
believe that our classmates should have access to healthier choices. Basically, we want to give students options
that make tying their shoe seem like a challenge. To do this, we want your help! The SAPatistas are students with different
majors, skill sets and passions. To
join, you don’t need any experience with food or farming, you just have to be a
fan of Brussels’
sprouts (kidding). The SAPatistas invite
you to bring whatever you have to our table.
If you’ve been curious about SAP, this is the
perfect way to get a taste. If you want
to experience what it’s like to really be in touch with your food, get your
hands dirty or partake in creating better food options for our student body.
Spread the word. Join the movement!!
Contact info and updates can be found on the
SAPatistas facebook page
Also check out SAP @:
Facebook: UMD Sustainable Agriculture Project
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