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Farm Happenings at Dickinson College Farm
Farm Happenings-November 4th 2022
This week the crew pulled tomato and pepper plants from the fields and greenhouses, getting ready to prep the beds for winter. Harvest has slowed down a bit, making some time for brush work around the farm and processing needs in the lower barn. Market hours changed to 2-5pm this week. Be sure to s1 read more »
Farm Happenings-November 1st 2022
This week the crew pulled tomato and pepper plants from the fields and greenhouses, getting ready to prep the beds for winter. Harvest has slowed down a bit, making some time for brush work around the farm and processing needs in the lower barn. Market hours changed to 2-5pm this week. Be sure to s1 read more »
Farm Happenings-October 28th 2022
This week we had a small crew with lots to do. All our garlic processing since early July has come full circle to putting cloves back in the ground. Fortunately using the transplanter, we were able to get the job done with 3 people. We were glad to have students back from fall pause to help round o1 read more »
Farm Happenings for October 25, 2022
This week we had a small crew with lots to do. All our garlic processing since early July has come full circle to putting cloves back in the ground. Fortunately using the transplanter, we were able to get the job done with 3 people. We were glad to have students back from fall pause to help round o1 read more »
Farm Happenings-October 21st 2022
Seasons are changing here on the farm. Mornings are getting colder, and brassicas are coming in full swing. We ramping up greenhouse work in preparation for the winter. The farmers market is also winding down for the season, next week is the last market with full 3-7 hours. October 26th marks the b1 read more »
Farm Happenings-October 18th 2022
Seasons are changing here on the farm. Mornings are getting colder, and brassicas are coming in full swing. We ramping up greenhouse work in preparation for the winter. The farmers market is also winding down for the season, next week is the last market with full 3-7 hours. October 26th marks the b1 read more »
Farm Happenings-October 14th 2022
Fall continues on the farm and we even have some temperatures in the high 30's over the weekend. Despite the change, we are still harvesting some summer crops including: bell peppers, hot peppers, and even some eggplant. Broccoli and cauliflower are starting to make their appearance and we can envi1 read more »
Farm Happenings-October 11th 2022
Fall continues on the farm and we even have some temperatures in the high 30's over the weekend. Despite the change, we are still harvesting some summer crops including: bell peppers, hot peppers, and even some eggplant. Broccoli and cauliflower are starting to make their appearance and we can envi1 read more »
Farm Happenings-October 7th 2022
It’s been fall for a few days now and it shows up in a few ways. Folks show up to morning meeting in jackets and hoodies, most of the field tomatoes have been mowed and turned in, winter squash seems all the more appealing to roast with warm spices. Crops have slowed down too, the cooler weat1 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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