GVFaces: Isak Davis

March 12, 2024 (Volume 47, Number 14)
Article by Samantha Drougel

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Isak Davis, SAP farm manager

Isak Davis brought their passion for the Earth to Grand Valley in December when they began working as the new farm manager at the Sustainable Agriculture Project. 

They said they are excited about connecting students to the Earth and educating them about the farm. Davis said, “I decided to come here to Grand Valley because I have an overall interest in education and growing food.”

The SAP, on Luce Street, is a farm and a scientific station where students can explore the environment and research plants. It is also an active studio space and gallery for artists. Davis said the SAP has the potential to be a great experience for students from any academic discipline.

Davis, who graduated from Kenyon College with a bachelor's degree in religious studies and a minor in chemistry, explained that their personal goal for the SAP is to get more students involved. Farming is not just for the sciences, Davis said.

“Students can approach the farm in so many different ways,” Davis said. “Human food is a proxy for human life.”

For most students, the SAP serves as an extracurricular activity, but there are a few internships available for interested students.

“Students can approach the farm through an academic internship,” said Davis. “This semester, we have two students who are going to be doing green chemistry internships.”

The SAP has two events before the end of the winter semester. On April 18, an art sculpture class will take place; on April 19, there will be a land blessing by a local group. Contact Davis at [email protected] with any questions.

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