Join us Saturday, June 2nd for free tours of the College Farm between 10 a.m. and noon. The comprehensive walking tours begin every half-hour and last approximately 45 minutes. Appropriate footwear is recommended. The farm is located at 553 Park Drive, Boiling Springs. Participants in the tours will learn about the farm’s vegetable production, livestock operations and renewable energy projects, […]
Feast with the College Farm at GATHER! Our April 21st Dinner Menu with Chef Duane Miller FIRST COURSE Roasted Cauliflower, Carrot and Herb Soup SUGGESTED PAIRING: WINE ~ CHENIN BLANC; BEER ~ HOPPY WHEAT OR PILS SECOND COURSE Spinach Salad tossed with Garlic, Mushrooms, Parmesan Cheese, and Tomato Vinaigrette SUGGESTED PAIRING: WINE ~ CHENIN […]
The Dickinson College Farm warmly invites you to join us for the 15thAnnual Local Food Dinner! An event centered on celebrating food, farmers and community including a wonderful locally-grown meal and an inspirational speaker. Saturday, March 31st, 2018 Keynote Speaker: Danielle Vogel started her professional career far from the grocery aisle. After receiving her law degree, Vogel spent ten years […]
Students interested in gaining hands-on experience in sustainable agriculture are invited to submit an application for the upcoming summer season! Farm positions run from June until classes resume in the fall and include free housing, fresh organic vegetables and a competitive hourly pay. The College Farm seeks applicants who thrive in team work environments, are willing to push their own […]
Back and better than ever, Conor Leary will be rejoining The Dickinson College Farm as our second year apprentice for the 2018 growing season. Conor made his mark at the farm last season, demonstrating his prowess with livestock as a first year apprentice. However, it seems that helping out on veggie crew ever so often left its mark on […]
Feast with the College Farm at GATHER! Join farm staff for a dining experience that aims to nourish you and build community – one bite at a time. Tickets for our February Dinner are on sale now. Our February 17th Dinner Menu with Chef Duane Miller FIRST COURSE Creamy Potato and Mushroom Soup served with Fresh Baked Bread Twists […]
Goal The objective of the College Farm Apprenticeship is to prepare aspiring farmers and recent graduates for leadership positions. We aim to provide apprentices with the skills, experience and knowledge needed to advance toward management roles whether on a production farm or within sustainable food systems initiatives. The experience is also applicable should apprentices choose to return to academic studies […]
Goal: This yearlong, full-time position will afford a Dickinson graduate with a unique opportunity to continue their connection with the College Farm and local food initiatives while developing professional skills in educational programming, program management and communications. Recent graduates who are self directed and have a vested interest in food-related issues and campus-based programming will thrive in this position. […]
Ilana Zeitzer ’20 Takes Home Second Place in Project Green Challenge Ilana Zeitzer, a student farmer and member of the class of 2019, is turning her passion for the environment into activism. This Biology and Studio Art double major recently competed and took home second place in Turning Green’s international Project Green Challenge. Turning Green is an organization “devoted to […]
The College Farm is now accepting orders for our grass-fed lamb. If you’d like to serve humanely raised certified grass-fed lamb to your family this winter, we have you covered! Pre-order a half or a whole lamb by Tuesday 12/5 and we will custom cut the meat to your liking. Or order some individual cuts a-la-carte. Our farm meats are […]