Category Alumni Spotlights
Although the Dickinson College Farm existed only as a garden while Mary Oldham ’06 was a student at Dickinson, her involvement with the program sparked a passion within her that has shaped her career. Mary describes, “I didn’t know a… Continue Reading →
David the Durango-tang and Composting in Colorado Originally from Loudon County, Virginia, David Golden grew up with dreams of becoming a professional adventurer, “like the kind that discovers new continents and whatnot”. When he realized that was probably not going… Continue Reading →
Kerstin Martin graduated from Dickinson in 2011 with an Environmental Science degree. Kerstin first got involved with the farm through her Treehouse-mates and friends in the ES Department. She quickly became a regular Weed N Feed volunteer and often joined… Continue Reading →
Paige Baisley graduated from Dickinson College in 2020 with an Environmental Science degree and Food Studies certificate. She’s always been interested in learning more about the food system and naturally connected with many farm folks in Treehouse – where she… Continue Reading →
Lizzie Wilford graduated from Dickinson College in 2016 with a Studio Arts degree. As a student, she was excited about the College Farm. She became friends with a lot of student farmers and was a loyal supporter, attending every Pizza… Continue Reading →
Claire Fox graduated Dickinson in 2011 with a double major in Environmental Studies and International Studies. She began her journey with DCF as a student farmer in her senior year and went on to become an apprentice upon graduation. Claire’s… Continue Reading →
When Evan Kendall ’12 started at Dickinson, he didn’t even know that the Dickinson College Farm existed. After discovering the farm during freshman orientation, Evan became an integral member of the farm team for the rest of his time at… Continue Reading →
Jack Seitz ’05 is a true example of the interdepartmental goals of the College Farm. This history major’s experience with farming in the College Garden (before it became the College Farm) helped guide his path to a Fulbright fellowship, Master’s… Continue Reading →
Meet Sharon! She graduated Dickinson with a double major in Biochemistry & Molecular Biology and Italian Studies in 2011. Sharon was first exposed to the farm through her first-year seminar called “Food: Eating, Growing, and Globalization” – her last choice –… Continue Reading →
Meet Elizabeth! She graduated in 2020 with a double major in French and Francophone Studies and Studio Art with a Food Studies Certificate. She has always had an interest in food and sustainable agriculture. She joined us as a student… Continue Reading →