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Field & Forest: Food Studies in the Berkshires

July 19 – 25, 2020

Nestled in the heart of the Berkshires, home to a vibrant local food culture, Simon’s Rock offers the perfect jumping-off point to dive into a study of the past, present, and future of food.

Field & Forest: Food Studies in the Berkshires is a one-week residential program designed for rising 7th- through 9th-graders. The program offers an intensive, hands-on introduction to the field of Food Studies. Utilizing place- and project-based learning, participants in the program will begin to think critically about food production and consumption, with an eye toward building sustainable and resilient food systems for the future. 

Field & Forest is a unique opportunity for motivated students with interests in STEM, the humanities, climate change, food, and social justice. During their time in the program, students will live in a residence hall on campus, with access to the dining hall for regular meals and to the athletic center for recreation. In this collaborative and supportive small-group setting, students will deepen their understanding of food systems, make new friends, and have fun!

Topics of Study Include

  • Global and Local Agriculture
  • Food in Literature / Food Writing
  • Eating in a Changing Climate
  • Food, Culture, and Values
  • Farming, Foraging, and Apiculture
  • Culinary Science
  • Food Security and Insecurity

Campus Activities

  • Seminar-style classes taught by Simon’s Rock faculty
  • Kitchen laboratories
  • Working on the campus farm
  • Foraging on our 275-acre campus

Berkshire Field Trips

  • Farms
  • Restaurants
  • Non-profit organizations 
  • Recreational hiking and swimming 

Dates: July 19-25
Tuition: $1,425.00
Ages: Rising 7th- through 9th-graders

 Apply to Field & Forest: Food Studies in the Berkshires
 

Contact jmorrell@simons-rock.edu for more information. 

 

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