Oxy Students
Occidental College (Oxy) positions CCFR to build connections between the college and surrounding Los Angeles communities through internships, community-based learning classes, volunteer opportunities, and by inviting community members to campus. We provide meaningful learning opportunities for Occidental College students through community-based learning courses and internships. At the same time, our work engages the community surrounding Oxy, particularly school-age children and their families, to engage with the College as a resource.
Urban Agriculture Internship
Students work alongside urban farmers and gain experience in urban food production methods, community engagement and workshops, as well as marketing, sales, and food assistance acceptance. This internship is part of UEP/UEPI's Summer Internship Program. Application is typically released early Spring semester. For more info and application, click here.
FEAST
FEAST (Food, Energy, and Sustainability Team) Garden, is Occidental’s student-run organic garden that grows produce, raises a brood of hens, mitigates waste through composting, restores native plants on campus, hosts educational workshops, engages with the surrounding community, and acts as a teaching and learning space for issues of sustainability, environment, and food. Rosa Romero is FEAST’s Faculty Advisor.