05/21/2026
So proud of our fearless leader! We are grateful for Daniel’s vision, dedication, mentorship, and heart for this work. Congratulations on this recognition - we are lucky to have you!
For over twenty years, the Office of Sustainability Initiatives has guided the efforts to meet the challenges of sustainability across all of Emory University, Oxford College, and Emory Healthcare.
This work would not be possible without the work of our amazing sustainability champions across our vast enterprise.
Daniel Parson runs the Oxford Organic Farm an eleven-acre piece of land adjacent to the campus that provides produce for the university's dining halls and unique learning opportunities for students. Many Oxford faculty members incorporate the farm into their curricula including courses in anthropology, economics, sociology, biology, philosophy, environmental science, and wellness. Students visit the farm with their professors in their instruction and return to work for several additional hours.
In 2025, the Farm produced 29,000 pounds of produce and donated 2,140 CSA boxes to customers
Learn more through the links below:
https://oxford.emory.edu/academics/organic_farm.html
https://sustainability.emory.edu/programs/oxford-organic-farm/
