by Isabella Mikelonis | Nov 17, 2025 | Event
Finals week can be overwhelming, so we’re creating a space for students and community members to slow down, unwind, and enjoy a comforting homemade meal! Join us for a free soup dinner on Monday, December 15, from 5-7PM at Abba Java Coffee Shop. This dinner is open to...
by Isabella Mikelonis | Nov 14, 2025 | Event
Looking for something fun, free, and only an hour long? Our new series of 60 minute workshops, led by Penn State students, is the perfect way to learn something new without a big time commitment. Each session is hands-on, engaging, and even includes a free take-home...
by Isabella Mikelonis | Nov 4, 2025 | Intern Stories, Student Stories
Hello everyone! My name is Gabriel Skeete. I am a senior here at Penn State studying Earth Science and Policy and I’m hoping to get a minor in Geography as well. I’m originally from Charlotte, NC which is about a nine-hour drive from State College (it’s not that...
by Isabella Mikelonis | Nov 3, 2025 | Intern Stories, Student Stories
Hello! My name is Marina Naumova, and I’m in my final year at Penn State majoring in biology with a focus in plant science. After graduating I’m pursuing a PhD in Plant Pathology. This is my first year officially working on the farm, but my first interaction with the...
by lrp143 | Oct 30, 2025 | Uncategorized
UNIVERSITY PARK, Pa. — The Indigenous People’s Student Association (IPSA), Paul Robeson Cultural Center, Ross Student Farm, and Sustain Penn State are jointly hosting a series of events and activities during the week of Nov. 10 centered on Indigenous foodways and art....
by Isabella Mikelonis | Oct 29, 2025 | Intern Stories, Student Stories
Coming from a small, agriculturally centered town and growing up with a dad who has worked on farms his whole life, I have always been intrigued and driven by agriculture. Being a part of this community throughout my life and then coming to a school that values and...
by Isabella Mikelonis | Oct 29, 2025 | Intern Stories, Student Stories
My name is Logan Dunkel. I am a third-year Agribusiness Management major, and I am on track to complete my Sustainability Leadership minor this semester. My capstone project for my minor is a combination of on-farm work, event support, and developing an operational...
by Isabella Mikelonis | Oct 29, 2025 | Intern Stories, Student Stories
Hi! My name is Carolyn and I am super excited to be an intern at the Student Farm this year. I am a hospitality management student, minoring in Spanish and food systems. Growing up, I didn’t spend much time outside. That changed when I started college. During my...
by Isabella Mikelonis | Oct 29, 2025 | Intern Stories, Student Stories
Hello everyone! My name is Katherine Engleka and I am one of the for-credit interns at the Student Farm for the fall ‘25 semester. I am a senior majoring in English and minoring in Sustainability Leadership. Working on sustainability projects has been one of the most...
by Isabella Mikelonis | Oct 29, 2025 | Intern Stories, Student Stories
Hi! My name is Emma Schaller, and I am the Student Farm’s Nutrition Intern this summer! I am an upcoming Senior studying Nutritional Sciences on the Dietetics track and I have loved getting to learn about all of the different areas of nutrition and how it interacts...