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Farm Happenings at Dickinson College Farm
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 »
Farm Happenings for September 1, 2023
Hey All,
It's the first week of classes and the new semester buzz is in the air. This week marks a sharp transition for the farm as our summer student crew resumes classes. The other farm staff, apprentices, and I will hold down the fort for the most part this week, but a lot of the students are ju1 read more »
Farm Happenings for August 29, 2023
Hello CSA friends,
Today is the last day for the summer crew. The rest of our student workers finish their summer employment and will start classes on Monday. The good news is that all six summer student workers will continue part time in the fall semester. The other farm leadership and I have enjo1 read more »
Farm Happenings for August 25, 2023
Happy Monday everyone,
We had a blast at the Friday picnic! It was great to meet a bunch of yall and share in some delicious food. Congrats to all of the Farm Olympic Gold Medalists.
The harvests smack of summer, but the cool nights and returning students are signaling a seasonal shift. Our fall br1 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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