by Vanessa Lynn Hoffer | Jul 18, 2020 | Student Stories
Hello, Penn State Student Farm community! This is Lex checking in. I hope everyone is well and enjoying some summer weather when they are able. With the pandemic persisting, uncertainty has become the new normal. And when dealing with the adversity of the unknown, we...
by Vanessa Lynn Hoffer | Jul 3, 2020 | Uncategorized
2020-21 Penn State Americorps Service Opening The Sustainable Food Systems Program (SFSP), part of the Sustainability Institute at Penn State, enables hands-on learning and service across the food system. The SFSP integrates the Student Farm, the Lion’s Pantry,...
by Vanessa Lynn Hoffer | May 21, 2020 | Intern Stories, Uncategorized
Hi everyone! My name is Jolo Cadiz! I’m an incoming junior majoring in Community, Environment, and Development and minoring in International Agriculture and Global Health. I am an international student from the Philippines, so up until now, I haven’t adjusted to the...
by Vanessa Lynn Hoffer | May 8, 2020 | Intern Stories
Hi everyone! My name is Christine Dawson-Haines, I am currently a rising senior (wow first time saying…well typing that haha) studying Community, Environment, and Development. I was born and raised in the city of Philadelphia, PA and had only gone hiking once in...
by elo5072 | Apr 27, 2020 | Intern Stories
Hey! My name is Brady Adams. I was born in Pennsylvania and moved to the State College area when I was three years old. As a kid I was always in sports, but also equally interested in other subjects and creative outlets. Outside of my family, Michael Jordan was my...
by elo5072 | Apr 27, 2020 | Intern Stories
Hello everyone! My name is Lex Trevelino, and I am looking forward to joining the next group of interns with the Penn State Student Farm. This fall I’ll be a senior majoring in Biological Engineering with minors in International Agriculture and Environmental...
by elo5072 | Apr 17, 2020 | Intern Stories, Student Stories
Hi all! My name is Sarah Bett. I’m a sophomore majoring in Community, Environment, and Development (CED). I’m from Pittsburgh PA, however, I’m quickly finding a new love for State College. There’s nothing I love more than to be around people and to be outdoors getting...
by elo5072 | Apr 17, 2020 | Intern Stories, Student Stories
My name is Grace McVay and I’m a junior majoring in Agribusiness Management with a minor in International Agriculture. You might have seen me on a previous blog post for the Urban Cultivator, which operates in a partnership between The Student Farm and Market Pollock....
by elo5072 | Apr 13, 2020 | Intern Stories
I am Eric Gurklis. I am a first-year Environmental Resource Management student from Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. I have not always been interested in farming, but over the last couple years, I have volunteered at community gardens and had fun. Through working with the...
by elo5072 | Mar 31, 2020 | Student Farm Club, Student Stories
Role with the Student Farm: Treasurer Major: Forest Ecosystem Management Hometown: Kapolei, Hawaii Favorite Veggie: Cauliflower Least Favorite Veggie: Celery What are some lessons you learned on the farm? One of the most important lessons I learned on the...
