R.I.P.E.N. - <i>Because Ripon needs another acronym...</i>

<i>Because Ripon needs another acronym...</i>

About

R.I.P.E.N. is a project aimed at using social media to educate the RC community about the economic, health, and environmental benefits of local food and other food ethical issues, as well as opportunities to get involved with farms and food-related initiatives in the community.

Page on ripon.edu for official RC listing
YouTube Channel for just the videos
Facebook Group for groupies
Twitter Tweet for obsessive updates

How do I use this site?

If you're unfamiliar with Ning (as many of us are), then you should know that it's something like a cross between Facebook and blogs. R.I.P.E.N. is its own network with members sharing information and updating their own profiles, but you can create or join other Ning networks, too.

On this page you will find blog posts by members with information about the initiative or ideas they wish to share. Go to the tab labeled "Dirt" up above to make your own blog posts. They will show up on the main page once approved. You can also participate in discussions on the "Forum" tab. On this page, under the posts and events, you will find a box labeled "Suggested Reading" that displays our compiled list of important or interesting links. Feel free to explore other areas like "Photos", "Videos", or update your profile under "Me" and add your own content. Send a message to R.I.P.E.N. or email oce@ripon.edu if you have any questions!

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Thanks

Thanks to Schmitt Building Material, Cedar Ridge Ranch, Olden Produce, and K-Mart for generously donating materials to the garden, as well as all the individuals who have given their time and resources to make it a reality.

Blog Posts

Obama on Local Food

"What we've got to do is change how we think about, for example, getting local farmers connected to school districts because that would benefit the farmers delivering fresh produce."

-President Obama, Health Care Forum, August 20, 2009

Posted by Andy Bean on September 7, 2009 at 5:51pm

Going Trayless

We're not alone--according to this article on Treehugger.com (a website I've become somewhat addicted to), nearly half of US colleges are taking trays out of their cafeterias in an effort to cut down on food waste, save water, encourage healthier eating habits, and make the dining environment more homey.

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Posted by Elizabeth Mc on August 10, 2009 at 10:09am

Another Reason to Wear Your Helmet

Need more incentives to wear a helmet while biking? Apparently helmets can stop bullets.

Read the article: Cyclist Shot for Riding with Child in Busy Street

As the local foods movement is, in part, environmentally motivated, I thought we should explore the relationship between a project like R.I.P.E.N. and another Ripon College initiative, the… Continue

Posted by Elizabeth Mc on August 3, 2009 at 10:30am — 3 Comments

The First Dig

Thanks to everyone who came and helped out yesterday evening at our first community garden meeting with actual gardening! The meeting went a little long, but we made a great start on the garden and it seems like everyone had a good time. Hopefully pictures of our first dig will be up soon. In the meantime, watch for the next gardening dates--they'll likely be every couple of days until most of the work is done, so you should be able to find a time that works for you if you'd like to get… Continue

Posted by R.I.P.E.N. on July 23, 2009 at 10:00am

"Not All Meat is Created Equal"

An Utne Reader blog post yesterday suggests that eating grass-fed beef is better for the environment than vegetarianism. How?

"... grass-fed livestock can be an essential player in a sustainable set-up. Manure revitalizes soil (in lieu of chemical fertilizers or shipped-in compost), and grazing encourages plant growth."

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Posted by Laura Eppinger on July 15, 2009 at 1:41pm