Meet Jordan Smith, our Clarkson intern this spring!

Name: Jordan Smith

Hometown: Nicholville, NY

Role at GardenShare: Intern working on demystifying the Farm Bill for a social media campaign from February through May, 2018.

Why I do what I do at GardenShare: There’s nothing more fundamental than food. Growing up, I went to a school full of students who relied on assisted lunch programs. I can’t think of a better way to give back to the community than to help promote food security in any way I can.

Most recent accomplishment:

As a student studying business at Clarkson, I am currently working on my honors thesis in Innovation and Entrepreneurship education. I’m very excited to be doing research that changes the way the subject is taught at Clarkson.

Last read? The last full book I’ve read is Feet of Clay by Terry Pratchett. The man was a master of comedy and satire, and every book of his is better than the last.

What would I find in your refrigerator right now? A bag of cheese sticks, sugar free jello, two gallons of water and some Italian ices.

Hobbies:

I’ve gotten into painting miniatures. I can only see flaws when looking at my old work, but I’ve been told that’s a sign of growing talent!

If you were a superhero, what would your power be? Omnipotence.

An introduction to Freddy Short, one of our SLU interns

Name:  Freddy Short

Hometown: Kempton, PA

Role at GardenShare: Community Based Learning Student

How long? Spring 2018 (January-May)

Why I do what I do at GardenShare: Growing up in a very rural part of Pennsylvania, I have always been surrounded by farms. Because of this almost everyone in and around my neighborhood has access to healthy and affordable food. After arriving at St.Lawrence University two years ago I could tell that this was not the case for St. Lawrence County. After realizing how rocky the soil is and how few months farmers have to grow their crops in the North Country it began to make sense why there was a lack of affordable nutritious food. Being a strong believer in the importance of a healthy diet I began to look into how the people of St. Lawrence County got their food and how the farms were managing to stay in business. This is when a teacher of mine pointed me to GardenShare. During my semester with GardenShare I have been trying to find answers to these questions to provide solutions that will help everyone have access to healthy food!

Role outside of GardenShare: I am a sophomore at St. Lawrence University majoring in Business in the Liberal Arts and Economics. On campus I am involved with the Disability Advocacy Group and Beta Theta Pi Fraternity. 

Hobbies: Hiking, Skiing, Fishing and Hunting.

Most recent accomplishment: Deans Incentive Scholarship Award (2016)

Favorite book: Into the Wild by Jon Krakauer

Last read? Unbroken by Laura Hillenbrand

What one word would you use to describe yourself? Active

What are you most proud of? I am most proud of the fact that I am a student at St. Lawrence University.

What would I find in your refrigerator right now? Half of my salad from dinner last night and a pizza from last weekend.