http://www.hamilton.edu/news/ News From Hamilton en-us http://www.hamilton.edu/news/howe-13-supports-sustainable-farming http://www.hamilton.edu/news/howe-13-supports-sustainable-farming Sustainable, organic farming offers a fresh, local alternative to supermarket foods. However, some people might find it difficult to shop locally, and low-income individuals may have trouble affording farm shares and local food. Lauren Howe ’13 is working to correct both problems as an intern for Grow Food Northampton in Northampton, Mass. Thu, 21 Jul 2011 01:34:00 EST http://www.hamilton.edu/news/bob-appetits-eat-local-challenge-recognized-in-utica-em-observer-dispatch-em http://www.hamilton.edu/news/bob-appetits-eat-local-challenge-recognized-in-utica-em-observer-dispatch-em Bon Appétit, Hamilton’s food service provider, was recognized in a Utica Observer-Dispatch editorial (10/18/10) for its “eat local” efforts. On Sept. 28 Bon Appétit hosted its annual “Eat Local Challenge,” where all food served was grown within a 150-mile radius of campus. Mon, 18 Oct 2010 00:00:00 EST http://www.hamilton.edu/news/vellante-86-visits-community-garden http://www.hamilton.edu/news/vellante-86-visits-community-garden Rich Vellante '86, executive chef and executive vice president of restaurants for Legal Seafoods, met with students and discussed “How a Hamilton College Experience Can Craft a Better Cup of Clam Chowder” on Oct. 7 as part of Fallcoming weekend activities. Vellante also visited the Community Farm Garden and 1812 Heritage Garden. Sat, 09 Oct 2010 00:00:00 EST http://www.hamilton.edu/news/students-dig-the-1812-garden http://www.hamilton.edu/news/students-dig-the-1812-garden Students from College 235 Food Seminar, along with members of Slow Food Mohawk Valley, met at the 1812 Garden to harvest two rare heirloom potato varieties-- “Cups” and “Lumpers” (the potato of the Irish famine) on Sept. 25. The event was hosted by Professors David Gapp and Franklin Sciacca, project managers of The 1812 Garden. Sciacca is also co-leader of Slow Food Mohawk Valley Chapter. Sun, 26 Sep 2010 00:00:00 EST http://www.hamilton.edu/news/elementary-school-students-visit-community-garden http://www.hamilton.edu/news/elementary-school-students-visit-community-garden A group of about 15 elementary school students from the West Canada Valley (WCV) Garden Club visited the Community Garden on June 15. The WCV Garden Club was established in 1991 and is open to students in grades three through six. Thu, 01 Jul 2010 00:00:00 EST http://www.hamilton.edu/news/fresh-vegetables-cropping-up-at-community-farm http://www.hamilton.edu/news/fresh-vegetables-cropping-up-at-community-farm As the sun shines and Hamilton’s campus heats up during the summer months, most summer researchers retreat to the air conditioning of Kirner-Johnson and the Science Center. Three hardworking students, however, elect to spend their summers outdoors, working eight hours per day on Hamilton’s community farm garden. The three summer farm managers, Andrew Pape ’11, Sarah Gamble ’13 and Christine Roback ’12, are all dedicated workers with a taste and a passion for locally-grown produce. Thu, 17 Jun 2010 00:00:00 EST http://www.hamilton.edu/news/spring-work-begins-on-community-garden http://www.hamilton.edu/news/spring-work-begins-on-community-garden Work on Hamilton's community farm garden got underway on April 18, as volunteers turned out to remove rocks from the ground. The Hamilton Farm Garden, located east of the Ferguson House parking lot, hopes to offer a place for all community members to garden. For more information, details on donations, or to get involved please contact: garden@hamilton.edu Mon, 21 Apr 2008 00:00:00 EST http://www.hamilton.edu/news/hamilton-community-breaks-ground-at-new-farm-garden http://www.hamilton.edu/news/hamilton-community-breaks-ground-at-new-farm-garden Cold weather and snow flurries didn't keep gardening enthusiasts away as the inaugural fall planting of the Community Farm Garden took place on Nov. 17. Approximately 25 gardeners, including students, faculty and President Joan Hinde Stewart, braved temperatures in the 30s and a fresh snow to plant a great variety of flower bulbs and a number of beds of garlic. Tue, 20 Nov 2007 00:00:00 EST http://www.hamilton.edu/news/community-farm-garden-gets-started-on-campus http://www.hamilton.edu/news/community-farm-garden-gets-started-on-campus Hamilton students spend a large part of their year on Hamilton's campus, but some feel they have no real connection to the land on which the College sits. Students live in rented rooms, eat prepared food from dining halls and learn largely through discussions and activities inside classrooms and labs. In an attempt to bring members of the Hamilton community closer to the land they occupy, students and faculty have teamed up to create a community farm garden on campus. Mon, 29 Oct 2007 00:00:00 EST