My greenbelt experience would not have been complete without the Furman farm, which happened to be right in my backyard (while I was living in the Greenbelt). The Furman farm grows produce for the dining hall on campus and has student employees who work on the farm. My experience with the Furman farm involved a volunteering opportunity that was provides to me because I was a resident of the greenbelt. When I volunteered I picked vegetables such as okra and tomatoes, both of which are grown organically. The harvesting process was enlightening, I was able to learn which plants were ready for harvest and which weren’t depending on the size, shape, and color of the vegetable. Overall, this experience gave me an appreciation for where my food comes from and the hard work that goes into preparing it.
-Miles Hauser