University College
- Sustainable Development is a unit within Appalachian’s University College. University College consists of the university’s integrated general education curriculum, academic support services, residential learning communities, interdisciplinary degree programs and co-curricular programming – all designed to support the work of students both inside and outside of the classroom.
Sustainable Development Teaching and Research Farm
A focal point for this program is our Teaching and Research Farm and Agroecology Laboratory located in Valle Crucis. Students utilize the farm to enhance their classroom lessons about agroecology, agroforestry, and sustainable farming practices. Results from research on the farm are shared with local community members to encourage sustainable agricultural practice in the region.
The agroecology laboratory is just down the road from the farm in the historic “Apple Barn.” The bottom floor has been renovated to serve as lab space and provide a graduate student office. This floor also features the original 100-year-old cork-lined cold storage room. The upper floor is open space perfect for contra dancing! This is a favorite spot for wedding receptions, parties, and other community gatherings.
Most Recent photos from the Farm 4/10/09 (in the Farm Photo Album):
