It is strange returning to college again after being away from the classrooms for so many years. Being here at Emerson College where the Biodynamic agriculture college sits has been nothing but positive. The vibe of the college is something I can't explain with words, there is a distinct flow of energy and a buzz that you probably would never find in a typical school or educational institution, this is contributed mainly by the diverse and unique set of students doing courses from the visual arts to storytelling which is one of the most amazing and unique course I’ve come across.
Set in the idyllic countryside town of forest row, which incidentally is also a transition town the college is bordered by 2 community supported biodynamic farms, Tablehurst farm produces most of the meat that is sold to the local community, chickens, lamb, beef, pigs and turkeys which are fattening up for Christmas as we speak. Plaw Hatch farm which is more like a mixed farm with vegetable production as it's main focus. Walking through the farms today gave me a mere glimpse of the beauty of Stenier’s philosophy and how the farms are not only a place for honest food production but also a place where communities are fostered. The farm provides a space where they include community members with learning disability, adults with various aliments such as autism, down syndrome live and work on the farm giving them a purpose in life, a sense of belonging and defiantly works at integrating them into the larger community. This is truly a very special and unique trait of many biodynamic farms, just imagine the good it can do for society and it’s most neglected members!!
I just have a feeling that this would be an experience that would change me forever!
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