California University orchard provides learning experience, student food
- May 12, 2016
- 1 min read
PITTSBURGH TRIBUNE REVIEW: "In just a few years, 42 fruit trees planted Thursday by California University of Pennsylvania students and faculty will blossom into tools for learning and more.
They will be used to help students learn techniques in planting, pruning and harvesting. Their fruit will be sold at fundraisers for the Cal U Horticulture Club and supply the new campus food pantry, Cal U Cupboard." Read the full story here.
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