Organic farming with Weaver's Way

In April, our Organic Food Chains class paid a working visit to the organic farming operation run by Weaver's Way co-op in Mt. Airy. The farm is located in Germantown's Awbury Arboretum, and after a tour of the greenhouses, we got our hands dirty by planting some onion seedlings and raking out some new raised beds.

Our thanks to David Siller, the farm educator at Weaver's Way!

Dinner at the White Dog with Judy Wick

After reading about the White Dog Cafe in Peter Singer's book, The Way We Eat, our Sustainable Food Chains class had dinner at the restaurant and met with its founder, Judy Wick (center, against the wall). It was an inspiring moment with a pioneer for sustainable foods and communities!

Eco-consulting as a career

"Make Me Greener, Please:" This New York Times article surveys the growing career opportunities in environmental consulting for homeowners who want to live more sustainably. You can even become an "eco-broker:" a real estate agent who specializes in properties with environmental advantages.