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Christian Gonzalez '24

Student Snapshot: Christian Gonzalez ’24

Meet Christian Gonzalez '24, a computer science major who interned with the College Farm to help develop a website that helps farms earn organic certification.

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FARM Lab Receives $150,000 Grant

The new funding allows the project to proceed to phase two, which includes architectural rendering of the physical space.

Prerana Patil '24

Student Snapshot: Prerana Patil '24

"I'm so grateful for the support system and community I've gained here," says Prerana Patil '24, a double major in environmental science and chemistry, who did biogas research at the College Farm.

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Farm Works is Back and Better Than Ever!

Dickinson College Farm Works reopens Monday, Aug. 29, once again bringing farm-fresh fare to downtown Carlisle! Plus, mark your calendar for a reopening celebration on Friday, Sept. 23.

Maeve Thistel

Student Snapshot: Maeve Thistel '24

Maeve Thistel ’24, an avid runner and anthropology major, has researched food insecurity and dietary diversity and plans a career in nutrition and integrative health.

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From Beer to Biogas: Creating Green Energy Using Brewer's Grain & Farm Waste

Learn how Dickinson's College Farm is turning waste from a local brewer into biogas to power its operations and those of a neighboring farm.

Farm Works

Podcast: Dickinson College Farm Works

In this podcast, we visit Dickinson College Farm Works, a new store that brings education, entrepreneurship and farm-to-table food from the College Farm directly to downtown Carlisle.

Farm Works

Dickinson Launches Farm Works, a New Student-Run College Farm Store

The new Farm Works store brings the College Farm into downtown Carlisle.

Matt Steiman, the farm’s livestock and energy projects manager

'Waste to Energy' Project at Dickinson's College Farm Set to Be National Model

Large grants fund new College Farm project that looks to transform the way midsize farms manage waste—and turn it into an energy source.

Gavin Frueh

Student Snapshot: Gavin Frueh '24

Meet Gavin Frueh ’24, a physics major who served a summer internship at the Dickinson College Farm.

Valeria Carranza '09 (left) and wife Lauren Carranza, during a 2019 tour of the College Farm.

Dickinson College Farm Inspires Sustainable Zoning Amendment

"Dickinson is positioned to change the world in sustainable ways," says Valeria Carranza '09, who was inspired by a tour of the College Farm to spark positive change in Montgomery County, Md.

Visitors to the College Farm were invited to take a tour of farm grounds. Photo by Joe O'Neill.

FARM Lab Initiative Continues to Take Shape

Plans are under way to construct a cutting-edge, sustainable learning, research and event facility at the College Farm. One year after the Farm Lab project launch, new developments are afoot.

Students created outsized puppets during a Wednesday-morning workshop with visiting artists Bread and Puppet. Photo by Dan Loh.

Bread and Puppet Protests, Celebrates at Dickinson College Farm

There's a fanciful spectacle brewing at Dickinson's College Farm. Here's what you need to know about the upcoming performances by Dickinsonians and Bread and Puppet, recipient of the 2021 Arts Award.

Summer tour guides give insider's tips on Carlisle restaurants and the Farmers on the Square market.

Where Downtown Meets Dickinson: Get the Scoop on Local Food and Farmers on the Square

Join students on a quick tour of Carlisle's open-air market, and get the scoop on their favorite local restaurants.

If you've ever wondered what life is like on the Dickinson College Farm, this virtual walking tour will give you a glimpse into the 80-acre, USDA-certified organic farm.

Take a Walking Tour of the College Farm!

If you've ever wondered what life is like on the College Farm, this virtual walking tour will give you a glimpse into the 80-acre, USDA-certified organic farm.

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