Frank Sciacca, associate professor of Russian, has written an article titled "Hamilton College Grows a Historical Cultural Revolution" that appears in the fall 2008 issue of The Snail, a slow food USA magazine. The article described some of Hamilton's sustainability initiatives including the Community Farm Garden and the 1812 Garden.
Spawned by "Food for Thought: The Science, Culture, and Politics of Food" taught by Sciacca and Professor of Biology David Gapp, the 1812 Garden is a recreation of an early 19th century Central New York kitchen garden that offers historical and cultural perspectives on sustainability. Sciacca is the co-leader of the Slow Food Central New York-Leatherstocking Chapter. Slow Food USA is a non-profit educational organization dedicated to supporting and celebrating the food traditions of North America.
