Category: Christina Nelson – Garden to Table – San Jose, CA
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Cultivating personal and career growth
I recently wrote an article for the Sociology Department reflecting on my experience at Garden to Table. “Participating in the food-growing process at Garden to Table gave me a greater appreciation for the labor behind every meal and insight into farmworkers’ daily realities on large-scale and family farms. In my time at Garden to Table,…
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Falling into a familiar routine
I have been fortunate enough to get an extension on my summer fellowship at Garden to Table Silicon Valley to continue into the fall quarter. The fall is definitely feeling different than the summer, but in a good way. I feel more established in my position as an intern and am very familiar with the…
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The grass is greener where you water it
Spending the summer at Garden to Table has changed the way I view food access through a greater emphasis on community. One of my biggest motivations for working at an urban farm this summer has been my interest in sustainable food systems. I am particularly interested in food access, food justice, and food education. The…
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Nourishing my skills
Being able to put my skills to use is something so beautiful and fulfilling right now at my placement. I love being creative through art, design, and cooking and feel that these skills are truly valued and appreciated at Garden to Table. Some of the things I have been able to work on are: coming…
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From seed to harvest
The other day I truly had a full circle moment when I remembered that my first time volunteering with Garden to Table in the spring was spent planting squash seeds, a later volunteer session was spent transferring them into the beds, and at various times I have helped prune, mulch, and water these plants, all…
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Summer growth
This summer, I will be working with Garden to Table in San Jose, California. This site first sparked my interest because of its commitment to the health of the overall community and the role of nutritional education in mental, physical, emotional health of individuals. The mission of Garden to Table is “To create a sustainable,…
Jean Donovan Summer Fellowship 