Matt explained, “It feels very good to be providing food for other UMass students and staff. We are very lucky that institutions like UMass and the state in general are advocates for local food.” Not only does Queen's Greens provide winter greens and radishes for UMass Dining, they are also heavily involved with UMass Extension and the UMass Farm. |
Matt loves being able to work outside and spend time in nature. “There is something special about working on the land and producing food,” Matt remarked. But no matter who you ask, you will never hear that farming is an easy job. During the summer, Danya and Matt work 80 hours a week, and Matt explained that farmers work so hard because their livelihood depends on it. “It can be a scary thing when you are relying on the income of the farm to survive and pay your bills. |
Thank you so much to Matt and Danya for all of your contributions to UMass and our greater community, and a special thanks to Matt for speaking with us. For more information about Queen’s Greens, visit their website!
“Squirrels and humans alike have to work together to make a healthy and sustainable world.”
-Matt Biskup