My Grandparents, Ivo V. Otto and Clara Otto, were alumni of Dickinson College from the beginning of the 20th century. They lived their lives near Carlisle and owned the farm that is now the Eco Farm of Dickinson College. My mother was born in the farmhouse there in 1922. My grandparents gifted the farm in the 1970's to Dickinson before their deaths. Grandfather was a fervent steward of the land and I'm sure he would have been pleased with how the farm is being used. My grandfather, at least in part, helped inspire my career as an agronomist.
I fully understand the anxiety young people have for the future of our planet. My advise is to focus on your impact to the environment and take solace in your good living and impact that you produce. Although that should not diminish the need to influence others and government actions.
Cheers,
Stephen Otto Guy
Retired Professor of Agronomy, Washington State University
Thank you for this article. I can relate to using a bicycle for everyday transportation. For 15 years I rode a bicycle to work year round whenever I could. Doing that even got me onto the front page of the newspaper and on tv!
My Grandparents, Ivo V. Otto and Clara Otto, were alumni of Dickinson College from the beginning of the 20th century. They lived their lives near Carlisle and owned the farm that is now the Eco Farm of Dickinson College. My mother was born in the farmhouse there in 1922. My grandparents gifted the farm in the 1970's to Dickinson before their deaths. Grandfather was a fervent steward of the land and I'm sure he would have been pleased with how the farm is being used. My grandfather, at least in part, helped inspire my career as an agronomist.
I fully understand the anxiety young people have for the future of our planet. My advise is to focus on your impact to the environment and take solace in your good living and impact that you produce. Although that should not diminish the need to influence others and government actions.
Cheers,
Stephen Otto Guy
Retired Professor of Agronomy, Washington State University
This sounds like a great place!
Thank you for this article. I can relate to using a bicycle for everyday transportation. For 15 years I rode a bicycle to work year round whenever I could. Doing that even got me onto the front page of the newspaper and on tv!
This is very inspiring, Katharine! Thank you.