Back to farm profile
Farm Happenings at Dickinson College Farm
Farm Happenings for November 28, 2023
Happy Thanksgiving!
I hope everyone is enjoying some delicious holiday food this week. Things are quiet here on the farm with the apprentices gone for the year and most students at home for the break.
The other managers and I are deep in preparations for next year. Perhaps most importantly, we are1 read more »
Farm Happenings for November 21, 2023
Hey all,
It's the Thanksgiving CSA share! I'm excited for the diverse line up of veggies we have to offer this week. The other staff and I are looking forward to packing up shares on Monday.
Yesterday was Apprentice Ellie's last day. Ellie was the last apprentice here on the farm braving the cold n1 read more »
Farm Happenings for November 17, 2023
Happy Monday Yall,
Brussel Sprout season is finally upon us! They look great. Get em while they're hot. We will harvest to order for the next few weeks and then bulk harvest them to store til Xmas.
A note from the compost pad: Thru the summer and fall here on the College Farm we have converte1 read more »
Farm Happenings for November 14, 2023
Hey all,
Sorry for the late email delivery set up! I've been on a roll tackling some over due farm projects today. Today has been all about addressing miscellaneous projects that are too big for the "just do it now" pile and too small for the "put it on the schedule" pile. So far we have dug the la1 read more »
Farm Happenings for November 10, 2023
Good morning all,
Welcome to the extended CSA season! We are excited to continue bringing you fresh, organic, locally grown vegetables.
Our harvests are winding down and we are turning some attention to our "fall projects." "Fall project" is a big refrain used all spring and summer on the farm to c1 read more »
Farm Happenings for November 7, 2023
Happy Friday all!
We are excited to have you back for the extended season. We still have lots of delicious vegetables rolling in.
On this beautiful afternoon we are working on our greenhouse, Jasmine. Jasmine's plastic blew off during a windstorm over the summer. Now that our workload has dwindled1 read more »
Farm Happenings for November 3, 2023
Hey all,
It's hard to believe we are already at the last regular CSA delivery! I hope you have enjoyed the fresh, organic, local produce grown by Dickinson Students and Apprentices. We are grateful for the opportunity to feed yall. For those continuing on for the next six weeks, we are excited to k1 read more »
Farm Happenings for October 31, 2023
Hey All,
It's hard to believe we are already at the last regular CSA delivery! I hope you have enjoyed the fresh, organic, local produce grown by Dickinson Students and Apprentices. We are grateful for the opportunity to feed yall.
Today is the last big push to get cover crop planted. This afternoo1 read more »
Farm Happenings for October 27, 2023
Hey all,
The fall colors are in full glory here on the farm and frosty mornings have begun. This is a spectacular time to eat locally though! Our greens are at their peak, and the storage crops are fresh and full of flavor ready for your kitchen.
Today, with a chance of widespread frost tonight, we1 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.
Go to farm profile