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Welcome to our New Crew Leader, Kelsey Horowitz!

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 →

Alumni Spotlight: David Golden ’14

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 →

The Best Lamb Shepherd’s Pie

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 →

Slow Roast Leg of Lamb

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 2023 Annual Report

Please follow this link to read our full annual report!  Click Here

Bulgarian Kebabs

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 →

Alumni Spotlight: Kerstin Martin ’11

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 →

Alumni Spotlight-Abby Jenkins

Abby Jenkins graduated 2017 with a major in English. She was a student farmer starting from the second half of my sophomore year throughout my senior year. She also worked on the farm full-time for two summers! Her sophomore year… Continue Reading →

Instant Pot Beef Brisket

A favorite recipe of one of the farm apprentices! You can purchase your own wonderful brisket on our website to make your own!  https://dcorganicfarm.square.site/meat-store 2 to 3 pounds brisket: Cook on high pressure for 55 to 60 minutes. 4 to 5… Continue Reading →

ALUMNI SPOTLIGHT-KALYN CAMPBELL ’10

Kalyn Campbell Alumni Spotlight for September  2023 Kalyn graduated in 2010 with a major in Environmental Science. She began working at the farm the summer of her sophomore year, in 2008. Then was a student farmer until graduation. Kalyn received a… Continue Reading →

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