Learn the Value of the Wendell Berry Farming Program at Sterling College
Understand our unique approach to Ecological Thinking & Action
Learn More about the Wendell Berry Farming Program
Tentative Schedule
9:00 – 9:15 am: Welcome, Staff Introductions & Opening Remarks
9:15 – 9:25: Program Overview with Dr. Leah Bayens ~ Dean of Wendell Berry Farming Program
9:30 – 9:50: Good Farming with Dr. Ed Fredrickson ~ Faculty in Sustainable Agriculture
10:00 – 10:20: Break/Walkabout/Transfer to Hope Hill Farm
10:20 – 10:45: Forestry / Draft Power Demonstration with Rick Thomas ~ Faculty in Sustainable Agriculture
10:45 – 11:00: Transfer to New Castle
11:00 – 11:30: Agrarian Studies with Dr. Leah Bayens ~ Dean of Wendell Berry Farming Program
11:30 – 11:45: Work Program, Community Life & Alumni Student Perspective with Shannon Boyd ~ Director of Student Life & Operations
11:45 – 12:00: Closing Remarks & Thank you’s!