Sculptures, turtles, documentaries and more: 2021 Maple and Hickory Scholars
This summer, 15 students participated in the Maple Scholars and Hickory Scholars, Goshen College’s eight-week, hands-on interdisciplinary summer research programs.
Food is a marvelous thing! As a fundamental human need, our food system can bind us all together, but in many ways, our modern food system’s sustainability issues divide us from each other, from our place on Earth, and from the organisms we rely on for life. You can be a part of knitting those relationships back together by studying sustainable food systems, contemporary issues in public health, and issues related to natural resources at Goshen College.
Whether you are interested in being a grower, a chef, an entrepreneur who makes use of good food production for your business, or an advocate for environmental sustainability, this food program degree and course selection will be rich preparation for your career.
Learning about food supply chain agriculture at GC will begin at our very own local and top-ranked Merry Lea Sustainable Farm. Ten acres of fruits, vegetables, nuts, and livestock are raised and studied by working professionals and students with a focus on environmental research, food security education, and new strategies for problem-solving complex issues of the environment. Our program extends to a wide network of farm communities, private sector businesses, government agencies, and regional nonprofits. By visiting these environmental professionals and working alongside them and peers, you’ll pair deep learning, research, and science about food systems and nutrition with a wide range of practical skills, culinary skills, and knowledge that will be helpful now and in your future career.
Students who enroll in the nine-week residential Agroecology Summer Intensive (ASI) course at Merry Lea Environmental Learning Center all share something in common: they are passionate about sustainable agriculture. ASI is the foundation of Goshen College’s sustainable food systems program. Whether you care about sustainable farming practices, environmental protection, or healthy food systems, ASI’s faculty will empower you to explore your passion first-hand.
Goshen College is an accredited institution with multiple liberal arts majors, minors, and certificate courses. Students who successfully complete their bachelor’s degree and program courses are prepped to influence their neighborhood, school, university, state, country, and the world.
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This summer, 15 students participated in the Maple Scholars and Hickory Scholars, Goshen College’s eight-week, hands-on interdisciplinary summer research programs.
From a marine biology station in the Keys to over a thousand acres of environmental preserve, Goshen College’s on-the-ground programs will exceed the expectations of aspiring environmentalists everywhere.
Six seniors in the Sustainability and Environmental Education Department (SEED) at Goshen College have been working hard on thesis projects during their final semester, and presented their work on April 16.
Goshen College has been recognized as a “Tree Campus USA” school by the Arbor Day Foundation
Ranking among the 40 best college farms, according to CollegeRanker.com
Number of days that sustainability students and faculty spend canoeing on the Elkhart & St. Joseph Rivers
One of the greenest colleges in the country – Sierra Magazine
Best college regionally for the money – College Factual
Learn more about Goshen College's exceptional academic outcomes and national rankings.
AJ Delgadillo wanted to improve society's food waste problem, so he took an idea and ran with it.
AJ's storyHannah Barg first thought seriously about sustainability when she took the Sustainability Leadership Semester (SLS) at Merry Lea, Goshen College’s nature center. Now, Hannah is a network organizer
Hannah's storyNoemi Salvador, a 2017 peace, justice and conflict studies graduate from Quito, Ecuador, is passionate about raising awareness of environmental issues in Ecuador.
Noemi's storyGabe chose to major in sustainable food systems because it will enable him to work with interlocking issues related to the environment, justice and human rights.
Gabe's story"Peacemaking begins with understanding our world and our connection to it -- promoting peace is increasingly about caring for ecological systems on which humans depend."
Ryan's storyBauman’s calling is a combination of working for sustainability, healing, community and justice.
Nicole's story