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Video by Joe O’Neill; article by MaryAlice Bitts-Jackson Pennsylvania Governor Josh Shapiro recently visited the Dickinson College Farm to learn about its award-winning biodigester project. He was not disappointed. “Think of what’s happening,” Shapiro marveled, speaking with fellow onlookers at the site of the… Continue Reading →
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The farm’s very own Energy and Livestock Projects Manager Matt Steiman made a guest appearance on WITF Radio’s Smart Talk! He discusses the farm’s latest groundbreaking project involving turning cow manure and food waste into biogas to generate electicity! Click… Continue Reading →
Kenze speaks in her post about the work that she does with the livestock on the farm and how it has helped her become a stronger, more independent woman. Click on picture to enlarge
“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 →
Artists Work ‘En Plein Air’ at Ag Event at Dickinson College Farm The Sentinel By Naomi Creason June 9, 2011 For Claire Beadon Carnell, there’s nothing quite like being outside, even if that means bringing bug spray and sunscreen along… Continue Reading →
Freshness Guaranteed Dickinson Website By Lauren Davidson Vine-ripened tomatoes, fresh garlic, sun-kissed peaches, artisan cheeses and homemade preserves—a mouthwatering medley in the middle of downtown Carlisle. Thanks to an abundance of area farms and Carlisle’s commitment to buying and selling… Continue Reading →
Feeding Dickinson Dickinson Website By MaryAlice Bitts Photos by Carl Socolow ’77 Ask ten people to describe the perfect meal, and you’ll likely receive ten different answers. How, then, does Dickinson’s dining-services staff manage to feed so many people every day,… Continue Reading →
College Receives $93,000 State Grant to Expand Farm Composting Dickinson Website November 8, 2007 Dickinson College has been awarded a $93,000 state grant to purchase equipment that will enable the campus farm to expand and accept more organic materials… Continue Reading →
Sun Times Dickinson Website By Bill Sulon October 13, 2009 Physics major Sam Wheeler ’10 with the Solar Wheeler he built for use at the College Farm. Solar panels have been generating electricity and hot water for more than a… Continue Reading →