greenpaper | Born of a University

Nurtured by a Community

In our 2001 Greenpaper, we examine the development and impact of the Crescent City Farmers Market at Loyola University New Orleans. The Jesuit’s institution’s core values of social justice provided the framework for farmers, chefs, city and business leaders to collaborate to establish a farmers’ market. However, are the lessons of this remarkable partnership applicable in other higher education settings? We think so.

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