Post 1 - Cornell Farms
For my senior project I've chosen to work at Cornell Farms. Working at Cornell was appealing for the plant learning accompanying the job, and as my first full time work experience. I've been working at Cornell since before senior project began and learned basic information needed in order to be an asset: farm layout, particular plant names and growing conditions, how to use the walkitalkies, etc. In addition, my boss Tom (a Catlin alumni) prompted an effort to learn one plant name per day; this includes the genus name and specific epithet. Though I've been unable to keep up with one a day, I've accumulated several over the past few weeks. Finaly, working at Cornell thus far has allowed me to meet many great people. Working with people whome I enjoy makes the experience better, and encourages me to learn more about the craft.
Goals for the remainder of the project:
- Continue learning 2 plant (its Latin name, genus, its properties and its care) a week.
- How to be at the service of the people I'm helping out: making myself accessable.
- How do we value the work people do? Reflecting on the experience of working four 8-hour days, thinking about the rate of pay, thinking about the economics of it. Are there benefits that come to you that you can/cannot quantify?
Alec, I'm stoked to hear that you are learning some botanical Latin! Do you sell any Woodwardia fimbriata? Enjoy your time with the plants!
ReplyDeleteAlec, what a great photo of the farm! Is that stock footage or did you take it? It's such a beautiful spot. Good job getting this first post finished. For the next post, consider taking more time to answer the questions/prompts. You'll be able to tell stories and discuss the progress you're making on realizing your goals. Maybe you'll have a plant you can photograph and identify. It's great to think of you there, working outside and meeting all those people! What fun!
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