Boston University’s Gastronomy Program cultivates change as it branches out to look at food production in cities. The launch of the Urban Agriculture course this summer was an important step in developing a holistic approach to studying food systems. Read more about it in BU Today: “One Class, OnDay: Urban Agriculture Takes Root”
It’s hard to believe there is only one week left of Summer Term I! There was barely enough time to watch seeds germinate and turn some compost in the garden. Nonetheless, the Urban Agriculture course has been a huge success for the Gastronomy Program. Students have learned the challenges of starting tomatoes from seed and […]
Ian Cheney and Curt Ellis are environmental activists with a mission: to educate Americans about agriculture and change the way they think about food. After their success with King Corn and The Greening of Southie these talented young filmmakers are taking urban agriculture to the street and on the road. On June 15, BU Gastronomy, in conjunction with […]