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Farm Happenings at Dickinson College Farm
Farm Happenings for August 3, 2021
It’s been a long and challenging summer for the livestock team at the farm, but this week marked an important seasonal milestone: the end of calving. Two cows (Smiley and Whiteface) had been holding out on us, until Monday when they finally had their beautiful and healthy bull calv1 read more »
Notes from the farm fields this week!
Howdy from the Dickinson College Farm!
Unlike the last hot and humid weeks on the farm, our crew got to enjoy very mild and breezy weather working out in the fields this week. Our farm team was slightly smaller this week as many of our farmers were on vacation. Nevertheless, we all rose to the occa1 read more »
Notes from the Farm Fields This Week!
Howdy from the Dickinson College Farm!
Unlike the last hot and humid weeks on the farm, our crew got to enjoy very mild and breezy weather working out in the fields this week. Our farm team was slightly smaller this week as many of our farmers were on vacation. Nevertheless, we all rose to the occa1 read more »
Farm Happenings for July 23, 2021
The thick fog that rested over the fields as we began our harvest on Monday was a sign that another humid week was to come. The crew, the plants, and the livestock continue to be challenged by the relentless heat and humidity of July. However, July also brings many more crops that are ready to harv1 read more »
Farm Happenings for July 20, 2021
The thick fog that rested over the fields as we began our harvest on Monday was a sign that another humid week was to come. The crew, the plants, and the livestock continue to be challenged by the relentless heat and humidity of July. However, July also brings many more crops that are ready to harv1 read more »
Farm Happenings for July 16, 2021
Another hot and sticky July week embraced the Dickinson College Farm team. Despite the high humidity and sweltering temperatures, we have managed to accomplish many goals, including harvesting fresh vegetables for our CSA shares. Our carrot season is in full swing and from the number of CSA m1 read more »
Farm Happenings for July 13, 2021
Another hot and sticky July week embraced the Dickinson College Farm team. Despite the high humidity and sweltering temperatures, we have managed to accomplish many goals, including harvesting fresh vegetables for our CSA shares. Our carrot season is in full swing and from the number of CSA m1 read more »
Farm Happenings for July 9, 2021
As I am sure anyone around Carlisle has noticed, it was a little hot at the beginning of this week. The difficulty for your trusty neighborhood farmers is not only in keeping ourselves happy and healthy working in the sun, but also the crops and livestock we share the farm with. As I have learned,1 read more »
Farm Happenings for July 6, 2021
As I am sure anyone around Carlisle has noticed, it was a little hot at the beginning of this week. The difficulty for your trusty neighborhood farmers is not only in keeping ourselves happy and healthy working in the sun, but also the crops and livestock we share the farm with. As I have learned,1 read more »
About the farm
The Dickinson College Farm is an eighty-acre, USDA-certified organic farm and a living laboratory where students can gain distinctive, hands-on learning experiences. Student employees, graduate apprentices and volunteers are involved in all aspects of food production and research. The farm serves as a venue for the Dickinson community and its neighbors to experience a holistic approach to land stewardship rooted in management practices that work to sustain the natural environment.
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