…that challenge. Now the challenge is on the consumers to make very conscious choices to ensure they are actually supporting small diversified farms, ideally local at best, and not corporate conglomerates—organic or otherwise. How realistic is it for Northland College to reach the goal of eighty percent for local foods?…
Danny Simpson ’18 worked on his aunt’s organic farm for six years before coming to Northland College, where he has played a major role in the food scene on campus—from managing the gardens to leading food and sustainability initiatives to catering art shows and parties. In April, he was awarded…
…growing season. The Chequamegon Food Cooperative intentionally sources local fare year-round and encourages shoppers to “Chip Up” their order to fund micro-loans for farmers. The construction of the Hulings Rice Food Center at Northland College further cements Northland’s commitment to purchasing local foods, provides a state-licensed kitchen for entrepreneurs to…
…Chequamegon chapter leader, retired Bayfield attorney Bill Bussey, came to campus and spoke to the Northland College Environmental Council. Citizen Climate Lobby is a national nonprofit, nonpartisan, grassroots advocacy organization with hundreds of chapters around the world. “I was pretty hooked when Bill was talking about tackling climate change through…
Amanda Tutor ‘01, director of Chartwells, the dining service provider at Northland College, never intended on making food her career, but then her first student job at Northland was working in the food service office. She liked it so much, she worked there all four years and then stayed. “I…
…that he’s done in his life and try to carry that on. Q. How was it coming to Northland College? A. I transferred here from St. John’s University in Minnesota. When I first got to Northland it was different to say the least. I was coming from a larger school,…
…located ten miles south of campus, as a hands-on field laboratory. These 140 acres were donated to Northland College in 1983 by the family of Mabel Cora Maxwell, to commemorate her life and her generosity towards the Northland community. As Martin and students travel deeper into the forest, young stands…
