Food Forest Project Concepts and Skills

The video discusses a food forest project aimed at exploring sustainable gardening practices like polyculture and no-till methods. It highlights the educational benefits for students involved in the eGarden, overseen by the Office of Sustainability. The project serves as a small-scale experiment to address issues with monoculture and promote biodiversity. Participants gain valuable skills for future use.

What is the primary goal of the food forest project?

• To develop new chemical fertilizers

• To explore methods for growing food in small spaces

• To create a large-scale commercial farm

• To replace all traditional farming methods

Who oversees the eGarden on campus?

• The Department of Agriculture

• The Office of Sustainability

• The Student Union

• The Campus Maintenance Team

What gardening technique is used in the food forest?

• Hydroponics

• Vertical farming

• Monoculture

• No-till and polyculture

What is a key feature of the food forest's gardening method?

• Using chemical pesticides

• Planting in straight rows

• Focusing on a single crop

• Building layers like a natural forest

What is a major concern associated with monoculture farming?

• Loss of biodiversity and increased disease

• Higher crop yields

• Increased biodiversity

• Reduced need for chemicals

What potential does the project see in shifting to a polyculture system?

• Decreased crop variety

• Enhanced biodiversity and reduced disease

• Higher water consumption

• Increased use of chemical fertilizers

What is one of the long-term benefits of the food forest project for students?

• Specializing in monoculture farming

• Focusing on large-scale industrial agriculture

• Learning how to use chemical pesticides

• Gaining skills in sustainable gardening

How does the project benefit the SUNY Geneseo community?

• By providing a source of fresh, healthy food and education

• By increasing the use of chemical fertilizers

• By focusing solely on corn production

• By reducing the number of student internships

What is a significant success of the food forest project?

• Eliminating the need for any gardening skills

• Focusing on monoculture practices

• Teaching students how to grow food sustainably

• Developing new chemical pesticides

What skills do students gain from participating in the food forest project?

• Skills in chemical engineering

• Skills in industrial agriculture

• Skills in monoculture farming

• Skills in sustainable gardening