With an entrance fee of €225, the symposium is not very accessible for students, just like many courses. A minor would be a great way for students to learn about this topic together. The food forest students in the group that I regularly meet up with all work on food forests, but each has its own angle, background, and knowledge. The group is not limited to one study program, or even one university. In fact, with this group we are creating our own recurring Dutch student mini symposium. A way to learn about the complexity of food forests from different angles.
Which trees, shrubs, herbs do well in a food forest, on what soil and what do they offer the food forest system? Which plants settle on their own and why are they of value? And how important are the insects, birds, and other wild animals? What about the soil and water management? Which side activities and possible revenue models are there? And how does a food forest serve questions (including policy, gastronomy, social, education, recreation) that are alive in society?
The Green Deal Food Forests with the various affiliated organizations reflects the integral character of food forests. I’m curious how you experience that ‘network organization’?