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 Saturday, 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 September 28th thru October 4th
Welcome to Fall Semester 2026!
SALAD of the WEEK:
Mujadara Bowls
A Middle Eastern medley of lentils, rice, caramelized onions with seasonal roasted vegetables on a bed of lettuce for a hearty meal in a bowl.
*DRESSING CONTAINS TAHINI*
SOUPS:
MONDAY: Classic Tomato
Deeply satifsfying comfort food made with fresh ripe tomatoes.
*Contains Coconut Milk*
TUESDAY: Eloté Corn
Eloté takes its flavor cues from Mexican Street Corn in this vegan version. NF
WEDNESDAY: Pozolé
Mexican soup with hominy, onions, carrots, potatoes and chiles garnished with tortilla strips, red cabbage, and radish. NF
THURSDAY: Cuban Black Bean
A hearty black bean soup with onions, garlic, carrots, red peppers, and celery. NF
FRIDAY: Red Lentil
Hearty and warming lentil stew packed with crave-able carrots and flavor. NF
HOT SIDES:
WEDNESDAY: Crerole Empanadas
Creole spiced flavors with carrot, celery, red beans, and rice paired with a half soup, half salad or grab-n-go! NF
FRIDAY: Roasted Lemon Potatoes
Roasted potato wedges infused with Greek flavors of lemon, garlic and oregano. paired with a half soup, half salad or grab-n-go! NF
GRAB-N-GO:
Miso Rice Bowl w/Chickpeas and Veggies
Chickpeas dredged in a miso-turmeric slurry, adds extra heft to this vibrant brown rice and vegetable bowl. NF
Skillet Fideo with Red Beans and Veggies
Spanish comfort dish of chickpea noodles with red beans, zucchini, tomatoes, spinach and bell peppers. NF
SWEET TREATS:
A rotating selection of 'a la carte' baked treats during the week!
Saturday: Buckwheat Pancakes with
Apple-Spice Compote
Stack of Gluten Free Buckwheat pancakes w/optional fruit topping. NF
Sunday: Breakfast Muffin
Strawberry 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)












