By Blake Jackson
The annual student farm conference will take place April 18-19 at Bard College in Annandale-on-Hudson, New York. The event brings together undergraduate students from across the Northeast to discuss building and sustaining student-run farms, while advancing conversations around sustainable agriculture, food justice, and related initiatives.
Students from all majors and backgrounds are encouraged to participate. Whether involved in environmental studies, campus farm operations like LaFarm, or simply interested in sustainability and outdoor work, the conference offers a valuable opportunity to connect with peers who share similar passions. When Lafayette College hosted the event last year, more than 120 students representing 16 colleges and universities attended.
This year’s theme, “Food & Community,” will guide the program’s workshops, panel discussions, and presentations. Organizers will release the complete schedule in the coming weeks, with updates available on Bard College’s conference website.
Students are also invited to present academic research or independent projects. The conference is designed as a supportive space to exchange ideas and inspire initiatives that participants can bring back to their own campuses. Presentation proposals must be submitted by March 15.
Registration costs and transportation will be covered for students who sign up before March 24, as long as funding remains available. After that date, attendees may need to pay their own expenses. Interested students can register online or contact Harrison Zoller at zollerh@lafayette.edu for additional details.
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