by Imani Mosher | Jan 22, 2019 | Uncategorized
Today had a rough start, I felt tired, frustrated and nervous for the future. Little did I know that a trip to the Yotsuba Co-op would not only leave me with a full belly, but a positive attitude and hope for the future. The Yotsuba Co-op located in the Tochigi...
by Alyson Brinker | Jan 21, 2019 | Uncategorized
While on the surface “What is good food?” appears to be a rather simple question, the progression of this course has challenged an easy, one-dimensional answer. Our time in Japan problematizes a straightforward response of something along the lines of “food...
by Patrick Holzman | Jan 21, 2019 | Uncategorized
Nudging away a confident rooster while spreading chicken feed that I mixed the week prior, I have never been closer to the process of food production. Shoveling silage into a barrel and mixing chicken feed not only harbored an appreciation for hard work, but also an...
by Bennett Robelia | Jan 20, 2019 | Uncategorized
Nikko is a small but culturally rich town, located about a two-hour train ride southwest of our home at ARI. Possessing the extremely unique status as an UNESCO World Heritage Site, Nikko is a wonderful place to explore historical Japanese culture, and, in our case,...
by Ethan Kehrberg | Jan 20, 2019 | Uncategorized
Our experiences at ARI, visits with organic farmers, and readings have really emphasized the interconnectedness of nature and agriculture. Osamu-san, Asami-san, and Masanobu Fukuoka all discussed the importance of organic farming methods, especially as our planet...
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