Hey all! I’m Ren, a Junior double majoring in Sustainable Food and Farming Systems and Horticulture. I’ve taken classes on the student farm before, but this summer was my first time here as an employee. It is no overstatement to say this is by far the best job I’ve ever had! It’s hard work, but[Read More…]
Bring in your houseplants, folks! Fall is just around the corner, and don’t you let the 90-degree days tell you otherwise. Can’t say I’m a huge fan of 35-degree hikes in temperature within 6 hours, but while September was added to the calendar to vex me, I will not be letting that ruin this last[Read More…]
We are at the official halfway point of the CSA this year! With the 3-day weekend, it’s a bit difficult to compress the usual week update into 2 days and change, so bear with me folks! Meigs, one of our fellow research farms, is gearing up for the Mechanical Weed Control conference on the 11th[Read More…]
Hi, I’m Kennedy. I am a senior in Sustainable Food and Farming Systems, with minors in Horticulture and Plant Biology, and a certificate in Entrepreneurship and Innovation. This past summer was my second season at the Student Farm. I am also the unofficial collector of some of the “mutant” vegetables that pop up on the[Read More…]
GOLDWEEK: Well, things are certainly quieter this week, seeing as I’ve been abandoned by my fellows for secondary education. If Jane has the email next week, it’s because I’ve wasted away from neglect. Not a huge amount to report this go around! Lots of watermelon, and peppers (as some of you may have noticed). Cucumbers[Read More…]