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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 →
Steven Finley graduated from Dickinson in 2015 with a BS in Biology. Steven started working at the farm part time (10hrs/week) during the second semester of my junior year and continued working part time through my entire senior year. I… Continue Reading →
Welcome to our New Crew Leader, Kelsey Horowitz!
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Kelsey Horowitz graduated from Dickinson in 2018 with an Environmental Studies degree. She didn’t work at the farm until after graduation, Kelsey was a first-year apprentice immediately following graduation and went on to become the second-year apprentice. She always wanted… 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 →
Full-Time Summer Employment Opportunities with the Dickinson College Farm! Students interested in gaining hands-on experience in sustainable agriculture are invited to apply for the upcoming summer season! Farm positions run from May/June until classes resume in the fall and include… Continue Reading →
Creamy Horseradish Mashed Potatoes 3 to 4 large potatoes (a good mashing potato, like Russet or Yukon Gold), peeled and cut into chunks (enough to yield about 4 cups of mashed potatoes) ½ cup heavy cream (whipping cream), warmed ¼ cup unsalted butter, melted ½ teaspoon salt ¼ cup prepared horseradish Shepherd’s Pie… Continue Reading →
Ingredients ▢2.25 kg / 4.5 lb leg of lamb , bone in (or shoulder) (Note 1) ▢Salt and pepper ▢1.5 tbsp olive oil ▢1 whole garlic head , unpeeled, cut in half horizontally ▢1 onion , quartered (unpeeled is fine) ▢2 rosemary sprigs (2 = whisper of rosemary flavor,… Continue Reading →
DCF Annual Report!
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DICKINSON COLLEGE FARM – APPRENTICESHIP PROGRAM Dickinson College Farm Six-Month Apprenticeship Positions The College Farm offers a unique opportunity to recent graduates interested in embarking upon a six-month learning and working intensive through our Farm Apprenticeship program. These positions are full-time and… Continue Reading →
Bulgarian kebabs are a mix of beef and lamb, and they are traditionally offered in sweet or spicy versions depending on the cook’s preference. This is the sweet version. Here at Dickinson College Farm you can purchase your own ground… Continue Reading →