Sustainable Agriculture Project

Welcome

The GVSU Sustainable Agriculture Project is a collaboration between students, faculty, and staff to experience sustainable agriculture on the Allendale Campus. The project began with a group of students in 2008 and has expanded in the past few years to include a variety of different initiatives. We are passionate about sustainable food systems while learning about organic farming practices. 

Come visit our Hoop House!                                                                                                 

Thanks to donations from CLAS, BCOIS, and the Student Senate on behalf of Farm Club, the GVSU Sustainable Agriculture Project now has a hoop house. This unheated structure is 30' x 72' and is covered by two layers of poly to assist in creating a micro-climate that allows us to have an extended growing season. The house was installed in mid-August of 2011 and has already allowed us to grow an extra 500 lbs of food over the past year. A big thanks goes out to all of our hoop house donors for helping us to extend our growing season without the use of fossil fuels! 

GVSU's Farm Club 

The Farm Club is comprised of a group of students who are actively involved in the Sustainable Agriculture Project. These students are committed to volunteering their time to ensure that each new growing season is a positive contribution to the Grand Valley community. The Farm Club extends their invitation to any Grand Valley student seeking educational volunteer opportunities! 

Visit our Calendar for a complete listing of Upcoming Events and Volunteer Hours.

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Farm Club Meetings for 2012                                                                                                          

Please join us at The Wesley House on: 

  • Friday, February 10th @ 1pm
  • Friday, March 16th @ 1pm
  • Friday, April 13th  @ 1pm
  • Friday, May 11th @ 1pm

 

Questions, Comments, Concerns? Contact Us.

Interested in making a Donation?

  1. Visit http://www.gvsu.edu/giving/funds.htm
  2. Type Sustainable Agriculture Project into the search field.
  3. Click Give Now. 
  4. Complete the Online Giving Form 

                                  OR

By phone: Please call us at (616)331-6000 between 8am and 5pm, Monday through Friday, and a staff person will be happy to help you.

 

By mail: Please print the pdf version of the Giving Form and mail to:
University Development
Grand Valley State University
301 Michigan St. NE Ste 100
PO Box 2005
Grand Rapids, MI 49501-2005