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    Development and Evaluation of an introductory course in sustainable food and bioenergy systems
    (2014-02) Malone, Kate; Harmon, Alison H.; Dyer, William E.; Maxwell, Bruce D.; Perillo, Catherine
    The purpose of this paper is to describe the development, instruction, and evaluation of the undergraduate pilot course, Introduction to Sustainable Food and Bioenergy Systems (SFBS), at Montana State University. Introduction to SFBS is an interdisciplinary, team-taught, experiential education course designed to introduce students to broad array of SFBS-related topics, expose students to career opportunities in these fields, and enable them to establish relationships with food, agriculture, and energy stakeholders. Students completed baseline and follow-up surveys in which they reported information about their backgrounds, values, and knowledge of SFBS-related topics. The surveys also tracked students' learning and allowed them to provide feedback on course methods. According to the follow-up survey, over the course of the semester students demonstrated development of course vocabulary and concepts. Students' experiences in the course prompted changes in their school- and career-related goals. Additionally, the team-teaching approach was highly valued. Students also indicated that teaching should be more solutions-focused. Evaluation of students' backgrounds and learning is an important tool for the future evolution of this course and the development of others like it. The survey tool was in its first iteration; it will require revision as the course evolves. Introduction to SFBS can serve as a model for curricula related to sustainable agriculture, food, and energy. Courses like this can prepare students to become informed, innovative, critical thinkers capable of excelling in a multitude of food, agriculture, and energy-related careers. This course will continue to be monitored and evaluated as the curriculum evolves.
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    Towne's Harvest Garden and Community Supported Agriculture Program, First Annual Report 2007
    (MSU Friends of Local Foods, 2008) Larson, Matthew; Harmon, Alison H.; Harmon, Rachael
    TABLE OF CONTENTS Executive Summary...6 About Towne’s Harvest...8 Mission, Vision and Values...9 The Value of Towne’s Harvest Garden...10 Industry Analysis...11 Partner...12 2007 Plan of Operations and Organizational Structure...13 2007 Expenditures and Income...14 Towne’s Harvest Garden Layout...14 2007 Crop List...15 The Harvest...16 Crop Notes...17 Estimated Yields...18 Labor...19 Distribution...20 CSA Member Feedback...22 Integration into MSU Coursework...23 Community Outreach, Events, and Tours...25 Lessons Learned from the First Season...27 2008 Plan of Operation and Organizational Structure...29 2008 Predicted Expenditures and Income...30 Towne’s Harvest Proposed Annual Timeline...31 External Funding for Towne’s Harvest Garden...33 Recruiting Student Interest in Friends of Local Foods and Towne’s Harvest Garden...34 Goals for Future Seasons...37 APPENDIX Friends of Local Foods Brochure | Towne’s Harvest Garden CSA Program Brochure | 2007 Newsletter Samples | 2007 Budget | 2007 Seed Order with Planting Dates | Garden Layout with Plantings | Complete Crop List | 2008 Budget | MSU Friends of Local Foods Recruitment PowerPoint
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