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“The environment is God’s gift to everyone, and in our use of it we have a responsibility towards the poor, towards future generations, and towards humanity as a wholeâ€
— Pope Benedict XVI in Caritas in Veritate
Built on our tradition of stewardship and determination, the Farms at 17³Ô¹ÏAPP encourage students to appreciate and learn from God's gift of creation. Directly integrated with our Agriculture and Catholic Environmental Stewardship (ACES) program but open to community-wide involvement, the Farms are places for students, faculty, staff, and visitors to experience a taste of humanity's call to till and keep.
MARY'S GARDEN
Mary's Garden is located across the canal and surrounds the campus statue of Our Lady of Guadalupe. It is a place of prayer and peace for students, faculty and staff, and 17³Ô¹ÏAPP visitors.
FRUIT ORCHARD
The 17³Ô¹ÏAPP Fruit Orchard is slowly transforming the Library's southeast lawn into a productive source of food and agricultural learning.
SAINT ISIDORE FARM
Saint Isidore Farm is located just north of 17³Ô¹ÏAPP’s campus in Ave Maria. As future plans for the property unfold, students may contribute to a working farm while gaining valuable skills (literally) in the field.
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