by lrp143 | Jul 8, 2019 | Event, Uncategorized
Join us on the Student Farm for a family-friendly treasure hunt on Saturday, July 13, between 10am-12pm. Families with kids will have the opportunity to explore and learn on the farm as they work to solve a series of puzzles. Guests are encouraged to wear sturdy shoes...
by lrp143 | Jul 3, 2019 | Work Opportunity
Sustainable Food Systems Program AmeriCorps The SFSP is seeking a full-term AmeriCorps member to build capacity in support of our community wellness goals to 1) educate people about food system sustainability and health, and 2) strengthen the local community through...
by lrp143 | Jun 14, 2019 | Event
We are excited to host chef Bill Laychur, executive chef at Penn State, for a workshop on how to successfully grill various fresh, seasonal vegetables. Join us on Saturday, June 29 from 12-2pm at the Student Farm to learn how to grill and roast veggies like a pro,...
by lrp143 | Jun 7, 2019 | Event
Join us on the farm for the longest day of the year! The Student Farm at Penn State will host its third annual Summer Solstice Celebration from 6 to 9 p.m. on Friday, June 21, 2019 at the one-acre farm, located near the intersection of Big Hollow and Fox Hollow roads....
by lrp143 | Apr 23, 2019 | Uncategorized
We are excited to partner with Shaver’s Creek for a Native Plants sale. Join us on Saturday April 27 beginning at 10am, at Shaver’s Creek Environmental Center. Native plants are perfect for home gardeners and plant enthusiasts. The sale starts at 10 am on...
by aef5357 | Apr 17, 2019 | Uncategorized
Hello! My name is Lana. My journey on the transition from the world of urban agriculture to the Student Farm at Penn State proves to be the best learning experience I have had in my college experience yet. I truly feel like I have learned more throughout this journey...
by aef5357 | Apr 17, 2019 | Intern Stories
My name is Abigail Kerr, I am a Junior Animal Science Major and one of the 2019 Student Farm Interns! How does an animal science student find her way into a plant based program? Firstly, I was looking for a bit of an adventure and to broaden my horizons. Secondly,...
by aef5357 | Apr 10, 2019 | Intern Stories, Uncategorized
What do you hope to learn by working with the Student Farm? I hope that working on the farm this summer will give me hands-on insight into sustainable agriculture, which is one of the main tenets of the reversal of climate change. I want to see things from the view of...
by lrp143 | Apr 3, 2019 | Event, Uncategorized
The Student Farm Club at Penn State is hosting a Community Check-In to update students, staff, faculty and community members about recent developments to expand and permanently establish the Student Farm at Penn State, and to seek collaborative input about the future...
by aef5357 | Apr 2, 2019 | Uncategorized
Hi everybody! My name is Mikaela, and I am an intern on the Student Farm this summer! As an English major, I get a lot of questions about why I’ve chosen to spend my summer working on the farm. So, I chose to apply to be an intern on the farm after seeing an...
