Faculty Advisor
Dr Manuel Montano
Document Type
Article
Publication Date
Spring 2024
Keywords
Internship
Abstract
City Sprouts Farm was established in 2017 by Annah Young and Ellie Duncan in the Birchwood Neighborhood of Bellingham, Washington and has since grown exponentially. The goal of the urban farm has been to address food insecurity within the neighborhood through sustainable agricultural practices and community learning by fostering an inclusive and educational atmosphere. They were initially faced with challenges regarding the fertility of the land but through determination, have cleared out about an acre that has been home to a diverse array of fruit, vegetables, flowers, and much more! As of 2020, City Sprouts Farm has introduced a sliding scale for their Community Supported Agriculture (CSA) program which has increased the accessibility of community members to fresh produce. As of 2024, they have integrated the cultivation with the Center for Community Learning at Western Washington University to enhance the publics knowledge of land stewardship and land management. This internship mainly involved hands-on work at the farm as well as spatial analysis outside of City Sprouts.
Recommended Citation
Cole, Hannah D., "City Sprouts Farm Internship" (2024). College of the Environment Internship Reports. 195.
https://cedar.wwu.edu/cenv_internship/195
Type
Text
Rights
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Language
English
Format
application/pdf