La Voz

Media Credit: Robert Erdei

The Kirsch Center for Environmental Studies was packed to the rim with organic food lovers last week for the first of many "Good Food Forum" events. It was put on by the De Anza College club Wise 37 to raise awareness about organic food as opposed to conventional food. They strive to institute a sustainable environment.

Elizabeth Nevigato of Wise 37 said there are three reasons why it makes sense to eat organic. First, it is good for the environment. Second, it is good for our health. Third, it is good for society. A bonus is it tastes better. It is good for the environment because organic food contains no pesticides, no artificial fertilizers, no sewage sludge, no reused fossil fuels, no C02 and no genetically modified organisms.

Continued student support to bring organic food to De Anza College will be the key to making it a reality, speakers said. Wise 37 needs dedicated students to show their support by attending meetings, helping with fundraisers, conducting surveys and educate the student body about the benefits of organic food over conventional food.

Wise 37 meets every Monday at 6 p.m. in the Kirsch Center for Environmental Studies, which is located directly behind the baseball and softball fields.

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