Chadron State College introduces CSC Grows
CHADRON – Chadron State College is introducing CSC Grows, a new collaborative agricultural project between the President’s Cabinet, CSC Food Pantry, and CSC Wellness. CSC Grows is an indoor garden project where fresh produce will be grown on campus to be distributed to students at the CSC Food Pantry.
The organizer, Kate Pope, said the plan is to place hydroponic garden towers with fruits, vegetables, and herbs in Old Admin, Nelson Physical Activity Center, Math Science Center of Innovative Learning, the Rangeland Complex, and a gardening tent in Burkhiser.
“The plants are currently seedlings in germination trays at COIL until they’re ready to be planted in the gardening towers and go to their respective buildings,” Pope said.
Three goals of the project are to encourage healthy eating habits, provide fresh produce in the CSC Food Pantry in the King Library for students, and raise awareness about food insecurity. Pope said research suggests that looking at living plants can increase serotonin and reduce stress.
Pope is working with Lona Downs Director of the Child Development Center so the CDC children can be involved.
“We hope they can watch the plants grow and use the produce in the summer months when there are fewer students on campus,” Pope said.
Pope hopes the project is well-received and plans to explore additional funding sources to sustain CSC Grows.
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