In this workshop on the Student Farm, from 10am-12pm on August 4, attendees will learn about insect and mammal pests and diseases, and how they affect the growth and production of crops. Learn to identify and organically manage insect pests, weeds and diseases. The...
By: Allyson Ulsh, rising junior, majoring in Environmental Resource Management With each day, I grow more grateful for this internship. I am grateful for the opportunity to reconnect with nature...
Enjoy live music, fresh food, and good company at the Summer Solstice Celebration at the Penn State Student Farm on June 21st, the longest day of sunshine all year! From 6 to 8 p.m., engage with other farm-goers, take a tour of the farm, visit our community partners’...
Come out to the Penn State One-Acre Student Farm on Big Hollow Road to get your hands dirty! Jump in to a great volunteering experience–where you’ll harvest some veggies and meet new people! Community Volunteer Day on the Farm is something very special. This day is...
By: Madison Rios, junior, Community, Environment, and Development It’s been a thrilling and tiring three weeks on the student farm. Early mornings, long days and plenty of hard work to be done, each shift at the farm is rewarding. There are many things I love about...