Center for Agroecology & Sustainable Food Systems
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The Center for Agroecology & Sustainable Food Systems is an agricultural extension
program at the University of California, Santa Cruz
dedicated to propagating organic farming
techniques. Founded by Alan Chadwick
in 1967, the program consists of a 2 acres (8,093.7 m²) garden and a 25 acres (101,171.5 m²) farm.
Agricultural extension
Agricultural extension was once known as the application of scientific research and new knowledge to agricultural practices through farmer education...
program at the University of California, Santa Cruz
University of California, Santa Cruz
The University of California, Santa Cruz, also known as UC Santa Cruz or UCSC, is a public, collegiate university; one of ten campuses in the University of California...
dedicated to propagating organic farming
Organic farming
Organic farming is the form of agriculture that relies on techniques such as crop rotation, green manure, compost and biological pest control to maintain soil productivity and control pests on a farm...
techniques. Founded by Alan Chadwick
Alan Chadwick
Alan Chadwick , English master gardener, was a leading innovator of organic farming techniques and influential educator in the field of biodynamic/French intensive gardening. He was a student of Rudolf Steiner, and is often cited as inspirational to the development of the "California Cuisine"...
in 1967, the program consists of a 2 acres (8,093.7 m²) garden and a 25 acres (101,171.5 m²) farm.