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Our mission is to provide Grand Valley administration, faculty, staff, students, and community stakeholders with the required skills and capabilities to become better stewards and responsible global citizens in the workforce, communities, and family life. This site will guide you to information and resources, helping you to become more involved with sustainability efforts at Grand Valley State University and around the world. 

Grand Valley Recognized as Green University by Princeton Review
      
 
Grand Valley State University was named one of the country’s most environmentally responsible colleges by The Princeton Review for the third year in a row. The university is included in “The Princeton Review’s Guide to 322 Green Colleges: 2012 Edition.”
 
 
Check out the Guide to 322 Green Colleges (GVSU featured on p. 76)
 
 
      

Community Garden Plots Available at the SAP Farm
 
The GVSU Sustainable Agriculture Project farm is offering community garden plots for 2012. The plots are raised beds that measure approximately 3' x 8' or 4' x 8' respectively. The rental cost for each plot is $15 for students and $25 for faculty and staff.
For more information or to reserve a plot, click here
 
Internship Posting

The GVSU Sustainable Agriculture Project is a one acre market garden located just south of the Allendale Campus. The Sustainable Ag Project is currently seeking a marketing intern who will work closely with the Sustainable Ag Manager and ideally will be an individual who wants to learn during this process as well as assist in the selling and marketing of produce from the Farm. For more information and to apply, click here.


Upcoming Events

SAP Farm Stand
Wednesday, May 23 from 11:00am-2:00-pm.
Stop by the SAP Farm Stand to purchase organic transplants for your garden. The stand is located at the Transformational Link (blue structure between AuSable Hall and the Library). 
 
Sustainable Ag Project Planting Party
Friday, May 25 from 12pm to 6pm
Join us for a planting day out at the SAP farm located at the Wesley House (4539 Luce St)