Hillel Alternative Break

The Jewish Farm School, in partnership with Hillel, will provide a total of 75 college and university students the opportunity to participate in a weeklong farm-immersion experience. During the four programs, students will be volunteering on sustainable farms located on the East and West coasts.

Over the course of the week, participants will learn a wide range of skills in sustainable and organic agriculture such as planting, harvesting, natural building and composting. To complement the physical work, participants will have the opportunity to engage in texts and hear speakers discuss topics such as Jewish agricultural laws, medicinal herbs, and global food security. Students will gain exposure to the growing food justice movement, both within the Jewish and secular worlds.

Students will leave with a greater understanding of the complex issues surrounding sustainable food production and the necessary skills, knowledge and resources to affect positive change in their communities and on their campuses.

Alternative Break Dates & Locations, 2009

March 8-15: Oz Farm Point Arena, CA

March 8-15: Tierra Miguel Farms Pauma Valley, CA
March 15-22: Tierra Miguel Farms Pauma Valley, CA
May 31 - June 7: Kayam Farm, Reisterstown, MD

Cost: $200 + Travel Expenses

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