Maris Wilson had never grown mushrooms on logs before coming to Chatham. “Learning that whole process was a steep learning curve, but it’s been very fun.”

The Growing Growers program connects farmers who are women, people of color, and LGBTQ+, all of whom are underrepresented in agriculture.

Learn what it takes to help manage the agricultural aspects of our Eden Hall Campus with Sustainable Agriculture Director Laura Jessee Livingston.

Students receive hands-on learning at the Agroecology Garden on our Eden Hall Campus

The Agroecology Garden at Eden Hall Campus doesn’t just serve as a test-ground for projects and passions. It fosters community, connects old ways with new methods, and empowers students to cultivate not only greenery but a sense of identity.