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Farm Happenings at Dickinson College Farm
Farm Happenings for October 3, 2023
Hey CSA Members,
What a muddy week it has been. We are grateful for the rain to recharge our soils and give the all the farm plants a good drink.
This week, we harvested most of the winter squash: a nice mix of butternut, honeynut, spaghetti, and a few other trial squash. They will cure1 read more »
Farm Happenings for September 29, 2023
Hey all,
Wowee we are grateful for a good rain to kick off autumn. The farm has been parched all summer. The pastures, cover crop, and bare ground field crops are all happy with the 2+" of rain.
Last Friday we had one of our signature events: Harvest Fest. A record number of students came out1 read more »
Farm Happenings for September 26, 2023
Hey all,
It's been another busy week of harvesting here on the farm. September can be hard but it always feels rewarding to bring in beautiful crops after a hard summer of work.
Some of the fall vegetables have thrived in the cool nights this week. Spinach, radishes, turnips, and more are growing n1 read more »
Farm Happenings for September 22, 2023
Hello all,
I hope yall had a great weekend. It was beautiful here on the farm on Saturday, and Sunday was the perfect day for rest with rain all day. Our last waves of outdoor crops enjoyed the rain as well. We are transitioning to planting indoors now for the winter months. It's hard to believe we1 read more »
Farm Happenings for September 19, 2023
Hello all,
What a refreshing week to farm outside! We were grateful for the bit of rain we got early in the week, and the crews have enjoyed cool mornings and mild afternoons all week. Perfect for the September harvest grind.
As is typical this time of year, we are battling some plant disease that1 read more »
Farm Happenings for September 15, 2023
Happy Monday CSA friends!
We finally got some rain! The farm has been bone dry and our irrigation team has been run ragged. While we didn't get enough to really do too much for our cash crops, it did give a few days break. Also, the rain was perfect for germinating the cover crop seed we planted la1 read more »
Farm Happenings for September 12, 2023
Hello all and Happy Friday!
With storm clouds rolling in yesterday, the team and I raced to bring in crops, spread compost, and seed cover crops. Composting and cover cropping are some of our most important tools in our commitment to cultivating vibrant soils. Vibrant soils are our most important i1 read more »
Farm Happenings for September 8, 2023
Happy Labor Day!
We are out here laboring on the farm to celebrate. The wheel can't stop turning in September. September is the most challenging month on the farm, but it is also the most rewarding. We are all tired from the hot long days of summer, but the sweet coolness of fall feels within reach1 read more »
Farm Happenings for September 5, 2023
Hello CSA members,
IMPORTANT: please return your CSA tote if you have them! We are running out and they are expensive. Thank you!
I hope everyone had a great back to school week! It was a hectic week with the pieced together student shifts but we got it all done. We are looking forward to a m1 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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