Food Systems, Nutrition, and Health
Food Systems Major
December 20, 2024
Educational Signage at Bradner Gardens Park
Students collaborated with Tilth Alliance to create an online educational resource expanding upon information presented at the Bradner Gardens Park learning garden. The team developed collection ofinfographics within an interactive e-book, which were linked to QR codes on the garden’s physical signage. Community Partner: Carey Thornton, Tilth Alliance
Creating Educational Signage for Tilth Alliance at Bradner Gardens Park
Students worked with Tilth Alliance’s Bradner Gardens Park to create educational signage promoting community involvement in local food systems and empowering sustainable gardening practices. The project addressed the need for informative signage and developed a method for community engagement through sign-making, while focusing on ways to center equity and sustainability. Utilizing data from Tilth Alliance…
Designing a Solar and Non-Electric Hydroponic System for iUrban Teen’s STEM-Based Garden
Students collaborated with iUrban Teen and Rainier Community Center to develop an outdoor hydroponic system showcasing sustainable farming and promoting STEM education for BIPOC students. The project included designing nutrient testing protocols and creating blueprint designs of hydroponic systems to support a larger initiative that aims to educate the community on environmental health and food…
Danny Woo Community Garden Weed Identification Project
Students worked with community gardeners, volunteers, and garden managers at Danny Woo Community Garden to create educational materials, a tri-fold brochure, and a bilingual guidebook to educate volunteers on how to identify and remove weeds to improve the garden’s productivity and long-term sustainability. The guidebook served as a comprehensive learning tool for volunteers, providing them…
Danny Woo Community Garden Noxious Weed Guide and Plant Map
Students collaborated with the Danny Woo Community Garden (DWCG) to educate first-time volunteers on the importance of identifying noxious weeds and how they negatively impact crop productivity and lead to unsustainable food systems. The group helped create a weed guide by researching weed information and proper control methods, and contributed to a visual, interactive satellite…
Soil Testing for Black Farmers Collective
Students collaborated with the Black Farmers Collective to support their efforts in promoting sustainable farming at Seattle’s Yes Farm. The project focused on improving soil health and farm productivity by offering a detailed soil health report, an educational presentation, and informative signs to display around the farm. Using soil sample analysis and community engagement, the…
Black Farmers Collective: Soil Nutrient Management Plan for Yes Farm
Students partnered with the Black Farmers Collective at Seattle’s Yes Farm to improve soil health. By conducting soil tests and analysis, the team provided the farmers with practical recommendations and educational resources, including a website and signage with actionable soil management information. Community Partner: Ray Williams and Tajinique Ruffin, Black Farmers Collective
Basilica Bio: MINT Formative Evaluation Project
Students partnered with Basilica Bio, a Pacific Northwest-based organization with a mission to support local food systems, de-pollution, and overall community health. The project involved conducting interviews with local farm partners and analyzing the results to help guide the nonprofit’s Meals in Need Today (MINT) program. Community Partner: Isis Garcia, Lexi Rohrer, and Lauren Sarkissian,…
Alimentando al Pueblo: Survey and Food Program Analysis and Recommendations
Students collaborated with Alimentando al Pueblo (AAP), a Burien-based food bank dedicated to supporting the Latinx and BIPOC community, to enhance their impact by strengthening evaluations and assessments and establishing data collection systems. The project involved creating a new survey, analyzing previous survey data and the organization’s food bank program, and identifying areas for improvement….
Connecting Through Data: Alimentando al Pueblo’s Partner Story
Students collaborated with Alimentando al Pueblo (AAP), a Burien-based food bank dedicated to supporting the Latinx and BIPOC community, to create a mid-year and end-of-year impact assessment survey for their 15 business partners. Other contributions included social media content and blog posts detailing student experiences working with AAP, as well as conducting informational interviews. Throughout…
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