Hundreds of colleges are using their farms for educational experiences for their current students, creating community-based learning opportunities, providing food for use on campus and even local farmers markets.
These 40 college farms were selected after compiling scores and ranking college farms based on the following criteria:
- Hands-on experiences
- Student involvement
- Community outreach programs
- Workshops, classes and lectures
- Volunteering opportunities
- Degree plan options
Elizabeth Chapman, the article's author, had this to say regarding the ranking: "We are excited to highlight these 40 farms. They are providing great resources to their students as well as the community. These schools are impacting the future of our country as they work to research and develop innovative ways to grow and provide for families around the globe."
The top five college farms include:
- University of Virginia – Charlottesville, Virginia
- University of Maine – Orono, Maine
- Goshen College – Goshen, Indiana
- Green Mountain College – Poultney, Vermont
- University of Vermont – Burlington, Vermont
The full ranking can be viewed here. FG
—From CollegeRanker.com news release
