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When COVID First Hit: Spring/Summer Harvest 2020
In March of 2020, the whole world turned upside down. Everything was cancelled, and people were told to stay in their homes. This meant that the Urban Farm class, which is based almost exclusively in hands-on learning, was cancelled. Students had spent the previous fall and winter terms prepping for the spring: in the fall […]
Winter Blooms at the Urban Farm
Eugene winters are often dark and gloomy. Days can go by without the sun peeking out to remind us of light and the energy it brings. But the winter rain is what introduces life to the landscape, keeping things green and providing enough water for spring growth. Throughout the months of sporadic showers, flowers begin […]
Urban Farm During COVID-19: Farming as Medicine
In Fall 2020, after having a first try at remote-based schooling in the spring and summer, the University of Oregon community prepared for yet another predominately remote term. However, the Urban Farm class was given the opportunity to once again meet in person, as long as everyone wore masks and class was held in the […]