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Farm Spotlight: Kenze Burkhart

Hi There! My name is Kenze Burkhart and I am a senior Archaeology/Anthropology major. This is my first semester as a student farm worker! However, I discovered my love for organic farming a few summers ago. I love working in… Continue Reading →

Farm Spotlight: Madison Beehler

“Hey Hey! My name is Madison Beehler. I am a senior environmental science major. I am fascinated by how community and food impact health. I study environmental health in the classroom and then get hands on experience at the farm!… Continue Reading →

Farm Spotlight: Will Kochtizky

“My name is Will Kochtitzky and this is my fourth semester working at the Dickinson College farm. I came to Dickinson largely because of the farm and I have never looked back. When I am not biking out to the… Continue Reading →

Farm Spotlight: Cindy Baur

Cindy is a junior Anthropology major interested in Food Studies and nutrition.  On campus she is involved with Alpha Phi Omega, a national service fraternity, the Human Cultures House, a special interest house for Anthropology and Archaeology majors, and Senior Companions…. Continue Reading →

The Skinny on Sauerkraut

One way to preserve your fall harvest is through lacto-fermentation! This hands-on workshop will allow you to make your own batch of fermented vegetables for the coming winter. Carrots, cabbage, radishes, turnips, leafy greens and more. Saturday, September 13th 2:00-4:00pm… Continue Reading →

Jillian Herschlag ’09 – 30 Under 30

Former farm apprentice Jillian Herschlag ’09 is one of Zagat Philadelphia’s “30 under 30”! We’re very proud. Yeah, young farmers! Read more: dson.co/1sy1otN 

The Raw Truth: Kalyn Campbell ’10

“Only half of farming is physical work. The other half is the bookkeeping, the paperwork, the marketing and the management of employees. If you’re going to work at the scale of a small, sustainable farm, you have to not only… Continue Reading →

Sam Bogan ’16 “Mesmerizing Intricacies, Beautiful Life”

Biology major Sam Bogan ’16 discusses why he works at the College Farm and the beauty of impassioned research. Sam Bogan ’16 wanted to attend a college where students felt empowered to make a difference, a place where he’d find… Continue Reading →

Rugged, Rigorous and Rewarding

“Kristiana Amberger (environmental studies) and environmental-science majors Emily Bowie, Kyle Long and Brendan Murtha are serving intensive, six-month internships at the College Farm. And it’s not for the faint of heart: Farm interns live in solar-powered yurts on farm grounds throughout the growing… Continue Reading →

Video: All About Student Farmers

Get your hands in the dirt! Check out this video snapshot of student workers at Dickinson College Farm in Boiling Springs, Pennsylvania. By Emily Bowie ’14!

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