Faculty Advisor

Dr Angela Strecker

Document Type

Article

Publication Date

Spring 2025

Keywords

Internship

Abstract

This internship focused on how small-scale farming can support food access through sustainable and science-informed practices. At City Sprouts and Birchwood Food Desert Fighters (BFDF), I worked on organic farming techniques like composting, crop rotation, and low-till methods that help protect soil health and reduce long-term impact on the land in smaller spaces. I also learned dry farming techniques using ollas and mulch to retain water in areas without irrigation. These methods helped me better understand nutrient cycling, soil ecosystems, and water conservation. I also saw how limited resources and community involvement can shape local food systems. This internship allowed me to apply what I’ve studied in environmental science, especially ecological feedback, biodiversity, and sustainable land care, in practical and hands-on ways. Most of all, it showed me how farming can help rebuild connections between people, land, and food in neighborhoods like Birchwood that are working to meet their own needs.

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Language

English

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