Hungry? Stop by Farm Works!
Farm Works is a low-waste farm store and cafe serving fresh, healthy food to the Dickinson College and Carlisle Communities. We sell fresh, gluten-free, and vegan salads, soups, sides, and desserts all made with Dickinson College Farm produce or local farms whenever possible! Be sure to check out this week's menu below.
In addition to our menu items, we also sell Dickinson College Farm produce, canned goods, frozen foods, sustainable home and body products, and grass-fed beef. Check out our online store!
Come visit us at 169 West High Street, Carlisle! (Beside Denny Hall and across the street from the Bosler Library)
Academic Year Hours: Monday through Sunday, 11am-2pm
Summer Hours: Thursday through Saturday, 11am-2pm
We are open to the public!
- Acceptable forms of payment include cash, credit card and Dickinson declining balance.
- Students: Use your meal plan at Farm Works! We accept Flex (five points) or Any 15 or 21 (one swipe).
- Flex meal plan points, Devil Dollars, and Declining Balance can be used for additional food item purchases including canned goods, jerky, and fresh ferments.
Zero Waste
Farm Works is a zero-waste operation, which means our to-go packaging is fully compostable and we don’t use any non-reusable packaging.
Need a container? We have T-shirt bags, reusable totes, Mason jars and mugs available for purchase.
We're on Social Media!
Follow us on Instagram and Facebook for the latest Farm Works news and updates!
Instagram: @farm_works
Facebook: @dsonfarmworks
Menu October 12th thru October 16th
Welcome to Fall Semester 2026!
SALAD of the WEEK:
Rice Noodle Pasta Salad
Rice noodles and red pepper flakes rest on a bed of greens and carrots paired with a Carrot-Ginger dressing! NF
SOUPS:
MONDAY: Closed for Fall Pause
TUESDAY: Closed for Fall Pause
WEDNESDAY: Harira
Hearty vegan rendition of a Moroccan classic w/chickpeas, lentils and vegetables. NF
THURSDAY: Butternut Squash Moroccan Chili
A savory chili with butternut squash, Moroccan spices and chickpeas. NF
FRIDAY: Cassoulet
A French soup classic; red, black, cannellini beans, tomatoes, carrots and celery. NF
HOT SIDES:
WEDNESDAY: Chipotle Black Beans & Rice Empanadas
Roasted green peppers, onions, chipotle chili in adobo sauce, black beans and brown rice paired with a half soup, half salad or grab-n-go!
FRIDAY: Roasted Sweet Potatoes with Miso-Ginger sauce
Roasted sweet potato halves drizzled with creamy miso-ginger sauce, paired with a half soup, half salad or grab-n-go!
GRAB-N-GO:
Chickpea Salad
Seasoned chickpeas with onions, garlic, parsley on top of fresh greens. NF
Taco Salad Bowl
Quinoa, lettuce, roasted corn, black beans and salsa all tucked in a corn tortilla for your consumption! NF
MON thru FRI: Farm Work Baked Treats
A rotating selection of sweet or savory vegan and Gluten-Free baked treats, made from scratch with PA grown ingredients. NF
Saturday: Protein Breakfast Bowl
Crispy and flavor-packed breakfast potatoes with black beans, butternut squash and bell peppers to help you start your day off right! NF
Sunday: Mega-Muffin
Zucchini Chocolate served with Chai Tea and Oat Milk. NF
Farm Works Ice Pops
An assortment of seasonal (and delicious) popsicles!
More Ways to Get Your Farm Fresh Fix
Shop anytime through our online store!
Let Us Know How We Did!
As we strive to perfect our creations, your feedback is critical. All survey participants will be entered in a weekly drawing for a complimentary lunch at Farm Works.
Dickinson College Farm Works Products
Fresh College Farm Produce
Harvested just 6 miles from campus, try Dickinson College Farm organic produce! Visit our Farm Works website to pre-order produce for pick-up or visit the on-site farm store at 553 Park Drive in Boiling Springs, PA. Selection will range based on what's in season.
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Canned Goods & Refrigerated Items
From sauce and salsa to hummus and eggs, Farm Works offers a rotating selection of tasty treats. Available for purchase online or in-store!
Visit Our Website!
Custom Products
Whether you're looking for some Farm Works swag, a reusable tote bag, or organic home and body products, we've got you covered! Available for purchase both in-store and online.
Visit Our Website!Photo Gallery
Read a news article about the launch of Farm Works, and view photos below by college photographer Dan Loh. Follow @farm_works on Instagram for the latest!
Only six miles stand between our farm and your mouth.
Founded in 2007, the Dickinson College Farm is an 80-acre, USDA-certified organic farm and a living laboratory where students gain distinctive, hands-on learning experiences.
Learn more on the College Farm website, and visit the farm Monday through Friday from 7:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. for a self-guided tour.
Dickinson College Farm Works: A True Collaboration
They say many hands make light work, and while the launch of the Dickinson College Farm Works was anything but light, it was a labor of love to which an eclectic array of people contributed. With gratitude to the following entities for providing their time, talents and treasures:
- Bedford Street Antiques
- Dickinson College Farm
- Department of Theatre & Dance
- Facilities Management
- Office of Marketing & Communications
- Office of the President
- The Mural Team (Dan Bennett, Amanda Chilton, Amanda DeLorenzo and Kurt Smith)












