Delaware Valley University has announced its involvement in “Unearthing the Future,” a branded content series presented by The Lexicon of Food and produced by BBC StoryWorks. The series highlights efforts to support farmers, educators, and food scientists who are working to create more sustainable practices in agriculture.
The university was selected as one of only six organizations worldwide to be featured in the series. Delaware Valley University’s strong presence in the agriculture industry and its Experience360 program for hands-on learning were cited as reasons for its inclusion.
Dr. Jacqueline Ricotta, chair of the Department of Plant Science and Landscape Architecture at Delaware Valley University, led the university’s participation in the project and appears prominently in a six-minute video segment alongside recent graduate Charley Silfee ’25. The feature focuses on opportunities for experiential learning offered on campus.
“It was very meaningful contributing to a project that reflects the work I have dedicated so much time to,” said Dr. Ricotta. “It has been deeply rewarding to help students learn by doing over the years and to see their skills and confidence grow through hands-on experiences. I hope this project inspires future agriculture students to get their hands dirty and seek out experiences like the ones we offer here at DelVal.”
Other participants featured in “Unearthing the Future” include The Farmers Land Trust, GEA Group, Chef Ann Foundation, Organic Valley Lexicon of Food, and the Culinary Institute of America.
Delaware Valley University’s segment can be viewed at delval.edu/BBCStoryWorks, while the full series is available at https://lexiconoffood.com/short-films/unearthing-the-future/.
Delaware Valley University is located in Doylestown, Pennsylvania, about 32 miles north of Philadelphia. It offers 27 undergraduate majors along with several master’s degrees and a doctorate in education. Founded in 1896, it has received recognition from organizations such as the National Society for Experiential Education and Princeton Review.
The Lexicon of Food is a not-for-profit organization focused on promoting sustainability across food systems through storytelling and shared language models.
BBC StoryWorks Commercial Productions is part of BBC Studios’ creative content division with teams based globally.
