TCU SFSF

TCU SFSF Working to build a healthier, happier community.

Presented by: Eduardo Madaria Katrine Reddin Justin Benedict

Our Mission Statement “Our mission is to educate the TCU and Fort Worth community on sustainability through hands-on experiences while promoting leadership, environmental awareness, and agricultural sustainability.�

Sustainable Agriculture 101

Why Sustainable?

Sustainable agriculture is the production of food and other plant or animal products using farming techniques that protect the environment, public health, human communities, and animal welfare.

Direct response to dangerous and potentially life-threatening environmental issues TCU’s carbon footprint is abnormally high for a medium sized university Frog Farm is expected to offset TCU’s carbon footprint by 25% To create “healthy soil” Completely organic and GMO-free food

Students for a Sustainable Future Founded

in 2013 Non-Profit Texas Christian University premier organization Empower students and the Fort Worth community to work towards a sustainable future through education, research, development, and implementation.

Over 250 active members Current project: Project Frog Farm

Location

Project Frog Farm Construct

and maintain a sustainable 1 acre farm Students will receive course credit to study plants, insects, agriculture, and sustainable farming methods All the food grown will be donated to TCU Dinning Services

Annual Budget

Income

Total Donations…………………..455,000 Online………………5,000 Alumni……………..300,000 Sponsors……………100,000 Other………………..50,000 TCU Academic Grant………50,000 Kickstarter…………………...5,000

Initial Certification of Farm….....100,000 Purchase of one Acre……………17,500 Utilities…………………………...10,000 Overhead………………………....5,000 Community events……………....1,000 TCU events……………………….250 Swag Items………………………..100

Expenses

PR: Social Media

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PR: Instagram

PR: Website › tcuforsustainableargiculture.weebly.com

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Thanks for your time We hope you will take the pledge and join TCU SFSF to create a sustainable Fort Worth in the future!