Origin Of Cornercopia, The University Of Minnesota Student Organic Farm

In 2005, a student-run Student Organic Farm began on the St. Paul campus of the University of Minnesota. A planning course identified the mission statement and guiding principles for "Cornercopia." Thirteen summer interns participated in research and outreach activities associated with the one-acre site. Favorable press helped ensure favorable visibility. The produce from the first growing season was successfully marketed through a variety of channels, including farmers' markets, direct sales to restaurants and cooperative markets. (C) 2006 by The Haworth Press, Inc. All rights reserved.